NREL posted an edited SEAMS study on tying together the eastern and western interconnects to make renewable energy more broadly available. (1) Grist story on how it happened: https://grist.org/energy/trump-energy-department-renewable-studies/?utmsource=Sailthru&utmmedium=email&utmcampaign=I…

The Institute for Local Self-Reliance just published a report saying that every state (except Florida) can satisfy its electric power needs from renewables within its own borders. The report takes into account the need for more electricity to decarbonize transport, buildings, etc. It assumes greater energy efficiency; w…