Electrification
What is the standard unit of measurement for electric power?
Watt
What power source uses the sun to generate electricity?
Solar
What stores electricity?
Batteries
What does GWP stand for?
Global Warming Potential
How many of the top 10 cars sold in 2022 were EVs?
2
True or False
All electricity is clean once it hits the grid.
True
What are 4 forms of renewable energy recognized in CA?
(hint: hydro is not considered renewable in CA)
Solar, Wind, Geothermal, Biomass
What is an all electric technology that can heat and cool a home?
Heat Pump
What is the largest source of renewable energy used for electricity generation globally?
Hydropower
In what year will California ban the sale of gas vehicles?
2035
In which decade did widespread electrification of U.S. homes begin?
The 1920s
What are 2 examples of Clean but not Renewable energy sources in California?
Nuclear & Large Hydro
What does LED stand for?
Light Emitting Diodes
What percentage of global energy is renewable?
29%
How many different types of EV charges are there?
3
What does AC and DC stand for?
Alternating Current and Direct Current
What is the fundamental process in a nuclear power plant that produces heat to generate electricity?
Nuclear Fission
How much more efficient is a heat pump water heater compared to a gas water heater?
2-3x more efficient
What year was the Paris Agreement adopted?
2015
Which country has the most EVs?
China
Which one of these is not a main component of the grid?
Generation, Transmission, Distribution or Consumption
Consumption
What is the name of the geothermal power plant in Geyserville?
The Geysers
In induction cooking, how is heat generated to cook food in pots and pans?
Through electromagnetic induction
What does IPCC stand for?
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
It is part of the UN that advances scientific knowledge about climate change caused by human activities.
What was the top selling EV in 2022?
Tesla Model Y