Renewable Energy Generation Renewable Energy Generation: The creation of electricity or energy through renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, hydropower). It includes projects or initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Storage Systems Energy Storage Systems: Energy storage systems typically include technologies like: battery storage, thermal energy storage, mechanical storage, and hydrogen storage. These systems support renewable energy generation and grid stability.
Microgrid Microgrid: A localized energy system which can operate independently or in conjunction with the larger electrical grid. These systems may or may not include energy storage systems.
Transmission Transmission: The process of transporting electricity from power generation sources to distribution networks or end-users. Key aspects include: integration of renewable energy, reducing bottlenecks, grid modernization, and enhanced resilience and efficiency.
Weatherization Weatherization: The process of improving the energy efficiency of buildings by reducing the amount of energy required for heating, cooling and other energy services. Key elements include: insulation, air sealing, energy-efficient windows and doors, heating and cooling systems, renewable energy integration, and health and safety upgrades.
Electrification Electrification: The process of replacing systems that rely on fossil fuels with those powered by electricity, ideally generated by renewable energy sources. Key aspects include: transportation electrification, building electrification, industrial electrification, renewable energy integration, grid electrification, public health and equity (air pollution reduction).
Zero Emissions New Constructions Zero Emissions New Constructions: The design and construction of new structures that produce net-zero greenhouse gas emissions throughout their operations. Key elements include: energy efficiency, electrification of systems, renewable energy generations, net-zero carbon design, low-carbon materials, sustainable building practices, environmental justice and affordability.
Zero Emissions Retrofits Zero Emissions Retrofits: The process of upgrading an existing building or infrastructure to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. Key components include: energy efficiency upgrades, electrification of building systems, renewable energy integration, energy storage systems, grid interactivity, reduction of embodied carbon (optional), indoor air quality and health improvements, equity and affordability.
Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency: The process of reducing the amount of energy required to provide the same level of energy services or outputs, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Key components include: building efficiency, industrial and process efficiency, transportation efficiency, smart and connected systems, behavioral efficiency, integrated energy efficiency.
Methane Recovery Methane Recovery: The process of capturing and utilizing methane emissions that would be released into the atmosphere from sources such as landfills, agriculture, and oil and gas operations. Key aspects include: landfill gas capture, agricultural methane recovery, oil and gas operations, wastewater treatment, energy generation, climate mitigation.
Fuel Switching Fuel Switching: The practice of changing the type of fuel used in energy production or consumption to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key components include: switching from coal to natural gas, electrification, renewable energy sources, hydrogen as fuel, transportation sector changes, industrial processes, supporting infrastructure.
Vehicle Charging Refueling Vehicle Charging Refueling: The infrastructure and systems that support the charging of electric vehicles (EVs) and the refueling of alternative fuel vehicles (hydrogen or bio fuels). Key aspects include: electric vehicle charging stations, hydrogen refueling stations, support for alternative fuels, integration with renewable energy, smart charging technologies, accessibility and equity, fleet electrification.
Other - select from the following: Other: The "other" category encompasses a variety of project types which allow for flexibility and innovation in addressing greenhouse gas emissions reductions. Key aspects include: innovative technologies, research and development, community engagement and education, sustainable practices, environmental justice initiatives, cross-cutting strategies, policy development and advocacy, and data collection and analysis.
Other - Green-Community Engagement & Education