The nation’s three power grids, comprised of 11,925 utility-scale power plants as of 2021, have a lot on their collective frontal lobe right now—and it’s less about July’s near-record demand in Ariz., Texas, and Calif., than the monster demand that’s coming. ...
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Interesting news nuggets today: Coming off a “high” of 12% last month, wind this week dropped to just 6% of the total energy used by U.S. power plants to generate electricity. By contrast, natural gas rose to 44% of the total vs 40% in the same period. ...
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In the wake of surging power demand amid sub-zero temps, Christmas 2022 spawned bucketsful of warnings from the nation’s grid operators and utilities that ranged from turning down thermostats to not using gas appliances to avoid power failures. ...
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With five employees as of November, Durham, N.C.-based NET Power is on the precipice of superstar status. ...
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2021 marked a pivotal, landmark year for Durham, N.C.-based NET Power....
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Between 15 and 18 million electric cars and trucks are now on roadways around the world in a quest to reduce carbon emissions. But consumers aren’t being told the whole green story. ...
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