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SUSTAINABLEENERGYRising energy costs, inefficient electrical infrastructure and environmental impact are forces spurring new innovations in energy generation, distribution, management and usage. UL's team of dedicated scientists, engineers and researchers is developing New Science to help make energy cleaner, more reliable and more efficient.

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SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CHALLENGES

UL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 20131. “Energy for a New Future,” WWF. Web: 19 Mar. 2013.http://www.ourplanet.com/the-energy-report/004-Energy-for-a-new-future.pdf

HOW CAN WE BETTER HARNESS NATURAL RESOURCES?

UL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 20132. “Smart Appliances to Be a $26.1 Billion Global Market by 2019,” Navigant Research, 13 Apr. 2011. Web: 19 Mar. 2013. http://www.pikeresearch.com/newsroom/smart-appliances-to-be-a-26-1-billion-global-market-by-2019

HOW CAN WE HELP ENSURE SMART APPLIANCES ARE BOTH INNOVATIVE AND SAFE?

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HOW CAN WE SAFELY MAXIMIZE INNOVATION?

3. Martin, R., “Worldwide Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Electric Vehicles Will Multiply More than 10-Fold by 2020,” Press Release: 17 May 2013. Web: 23 May 2013.http://www.navigantresearch.com/newsroom/worldwide-capacity-of-lithium-ion-batteries-for-electric-vehicles-will-multiply-more-than-10-fold-by-2020

UL and the UL logo are trademarks of UL LLC © 20134. “Market for Smart Grid Renewable Energy Integration to Reach $13 Billion by 2018, Forecasts Pike Research,” Daily Finance, 30 Oct. 2012. Web: 13 Mar. 2013. http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/10/30/market-for-smart-grid-renewable-energy-integration/

HOW CAN WE HELP SMART GRID AND RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPAND AND GROW SAFELY?

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UL’S NEW SCIENCE OF SUSTAINABLE ENERGYUL is helping to ensure the safety and security of the new processes, technologies and products that are transforming the energy industry. From conducting experiments on renewable energy sources to implementing, monitoring and analyzing power consumption and smart energy management, we are constantly developing new ways to help the world benefit from Sustainable Energy.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT PHOTOVOLTAIC RESEARCH INNOVATIONSRead how UL has consolidated years of PV industry research to create a proven scientific test procedure to screen modules for potential induced degradation (PID).

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DISCOVER HOW UL IS ADVANCING FLAMMABLE REFRIGERANT ADOPTION INNORTH AMERICA

Learn how UL is bridging fire and environmental safety by developing a comprehensive set of new and updated safety standards for the commercial and residential use of EPA-approved flammable refrigerants for HVAC/R equipment.

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READ TO FIND OUT THE LATEST THINKING ON FORENSIC ANALYSIS FORLITHIUM-ION BATTERIESUL’s innovative approach to understanding the root causes of lithium-ion battery failures, better enabling battery manufacturers to address key issues and improve battery safety.

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