STUFF

Bakken oil production has increased 472% in last 4 yrs.

Tight oil production in US projected to peak ~'16 through '20, then start to fall. Total US crude oil production projected to peak those years at under 8Mb/d production. (No figures given on total liquids.)

US shale gas production projected to begin climb in '15-'16 from current plateau. US tight gas production projected to remain roughly where it is now for decades. Total US production projected to reach 30TCF/y in early '30's (low 20's now) and continue climbing from shale gas production growth.

~65% of US oil/gas wells are getting fracked. The actual fracking fluid just .5% of total slurry of mostly water and sand. Frack fluid has 10 ingredients, chems. Antifreeze the most harmful. Never been case of frack fluid migrating up to water tables. Fractured rock over 7.5K ft deep, aquifers usually ~1K ft. Streel and concrete casings for pipe when going through aquifer.

EPA approved camelina as low-carbon feedstock for RFS program. RFS requires 50% GHG emissions reduction from petrol for biodiesel or advanced biofuels. ~400K camelina seeds per harvested pound. 40% oil v. soy's 20%. Grows well in semi-arid, low ag inputs, short growing season, compatible with existing farm equipment, remaining silage can be fed to livestock to increase their omega-3 production. 80% reduction in GHG emissions with use as biojetfuel. Can be used in 50-50 blend.

~33% of US households now have smart el meters. TX, Cal in lead. Several grid efficiency aps. Utility can op system in lower part of voltage band (114-126V) for savings, mostly to customers.

City of Livermore, Chevron Energy Solutions to reduce citywide el costs over $10M next 25 yrs. Solar installs on city bldgs. Retrofit 7K streetlights to LEDs (Bridgelux LEDs).

Hawaiian El to waive some rules for utility-scale clean/renewable energy projects on Oahu.

Clemson's $98M wind turbine drivetrain testing facility expected to open this year in SC. Will be able to test turbines up to 15Mw. By summer will be able to test at 7.5Mw. Can simulate 5 yrs' worth of storms in a month. $45M DOE grant.

Siemens recalling workers to Kan wind turbine nacelle plant.

juwi Wind completed 30Mw, $67M wind farm in MN. Power going to Xcel Energy. REpower 2Mw turbines.

BP Wind, Sempra dedicated 21Mw wind farm with 11Mw/4.4Mwh batt storage on Maui. Maui's total wind gen capacity now 72Mw. HI goal 40% clean/ren energy by '30.

Walmart, Sun Ed completed solar rooftop installs on 3 stores in HI. Doubled store installs on islands. 311Kw systems on each store.