Aspen Environmental Group Blog
Geothermal Energy (Part 2)
Traditional geothermal energy has long been limited to areas with naturally favorable subsurface conditions, but new technologies are expanding its reach. Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) make it possible to harness heat from deep, low-permeability rock formations once considered inaccessible. In this second installment of our geothermal energy series, we explore how EGS works and why it represents a significant opportunity to expand reliable, carbon-free geothermal power.
Geothermal Energy (Part 1)
As California and the nation push toward deeper decarbonization and long-term energy reliability, geothermal power is re-emerging as a vital resource capable of delivering clean, around-the-clock electricity.
Health Benefits of Solar PV in California
California’s growing solar PV capacity is not only cutting carbon emissions, it’s delivering major public health gains. By replacing natural gas generation, solar power reduces harmful pollutants linked to asthma, cardiopulmonary illness, and premature deaths, creating an estimated $720 million in annual health benefits. These benefits offset nearly half the yearly cost of producing California’s solar electricity, making the state’s solar build-out both a climate solution and a significant public health investment.
How Virtual Power Plants are Transforming Grid Reliability in California
As California races toward a cleaner, more flexible energy future, Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) are emerging as one of the most promising tools for strengthening grid reliability while accelerating decarbonization. Unlike traditional power plants rooted in a single location, VPPs tap into the collective power of thousands of distributed energy resources: solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, smart appliances, to create a dynamic, software-driven energy network capable of supporting the grid in real time.