The Co-Founder of CorpGen Counsel and City of Irvine council member lent his expertise to help craft a new essay explaining the complex relationship between technology and clean energy production.
IRVINE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / March 27, 2023 / When freelance journalist David Jones approached Mike Carroll, Co-Founder of the acclaimed law firm CorpGen Counsel and Irvine, California city council member, to co-author an article outlining how technological developments act as a catalyst for advancements in the renewable energy sector, he agreed readily, eager to share his extensive knowledge on the subject. The article, which is titled Mike Carroll Explains How Technology is Driving Impact and Innovation In Clean Energy, was published by an online periodical that deals with matters concerning finance, economics, and technology on November 18, 2022.
At the outset of the essay, the co-authors set out some explicit definitions for the readership, including the often-used but ambiguous term ‘clean energy.' "Clean energy comes from sources that do not produce greenhouse gas emissions," they write, before elaborating, "This includes renewable energy sources like solar, wind, hydropower, and nuclear power. Clean energy also includes more efficient traditional forms like natural gas and biomass. Using clean energy is crucial for achieving net-zero emissions by mid-century, as the Paris Agreement on climate change requires. That's because they replace greenhouse gas-emitting energy sources with cleaner alternatives."
Later in the article, Mike Carroll and David Jones address the recent advancements in wind turbine technology, stating, "The height of wind turbines has increased dramatically over the past few decades as manufacturers strive to take advantage of stronger, consistent winds at higher altitudes. The tallest turbine currently in operation stands at 853 feet tall, nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty. But it's not just size that's increased-blade length has also grown. The most extended turbine blades in operation measure over 300 feet long, which is longer than a football field. These taller, longer blades capture more energy from the wind, resulting in more power generation with fewer turbines. That means lower costs for developers and a smaller footprint for wind farms."
Reached for comment, Mike Carroll issued the following statement: "It was my great pleasure to collaborate in writing this article. Hopefully, those who read it come away with a greater knowledge and understanding of how cutting-edge technology relates to renewable energy, and the many ways this relationship affects all of our lives on a daily basis."
Anyone interested to read the article in its entirety will find it located here, while anyone curious to learn more about Mike Carroll is encouraged to visit his official website.
About Mike Carroll:
Mike Carroll is a City of Irvine council member. He was originally appointed to the position by bi-partisan agreement in 2019 to fill a vacancy. Mike would go on to be elected to a four-year term in November of 2020, receiving the second highest number of votes in the city's history. With a population of over 310,000, Irvine is an award-winning master planned community and the safest city in America for 17 years in a row. A veteran public servant, he previously served as Chairman of the Community Services Commission for Irvine, as well as Vice-Chair of the city's Planning Commission.
Mike Carroll is also the founding Chairman of the Orange County Power Authority, a public utility that offers clean, renewable electric power to more than 825,000 Orange County residents and small businesses, with a power load equivalent to the State of Vermont.
Additionally, he is a practicing corporate and transactional attorney and Co-Founder of CorpGen Counsel, a boutique legal practice. Prior to establishing his own firm, Mike Carroll was General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of a NASDAQ-traded public company, and practiced corporate and securities law at a major international law firm in New York City.
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