This report was authored by Vibrant Clean Energy, LLC and published in December 2020. Using software modeling, the researchers analyze the potential impact of local solar power generation on total emissions of carbon dioxide. Fossil fuel generation accounts for 32% of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions, the report notes. The current mix of fuels is about 20% coal and almost 50% natural gas.  Coal for electricity generation is expected to end by 2040. The modeling compared business-as-usual with government mandates to reduce emissions. With clean energy mandates in the U.S., potential savings of $473 billion by 2050 are projected.
Key words: natural gas, energy management, smart grid