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Like many other household goods, the average monthly residential electric bill in the U.S. continues to increase. In 2024, bills hit an average of $ 182, an 8% increase over the […]
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The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) has launched an ambitious new initiative alongside power companies, grid operators, and several tech giants to establish five to 10 “flexibility hubs” that will […]
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Canary Media: "Chart: Which US states have the cleanest electricity?" As a proud Washingtonian, I am glad to say that our state has the greenest grid in the country. EPA data as of the end of 2022 showed 13 states received the majority of their electricity from renewables. "The rest still mostly depend on fossil-fueled sources to keep their lights on." While we rely on the..
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Drought and electricity prices (Brazil) This is a recurring theme in my posts, as the chances of a drought occurring are increasing according to assessments by the main climate analysts in Brazil. Faced with this increasingly strong possibility, I launch a challenge for corporate and institutional energy consumers: what actions are being taken to mitigate this risk? Those who approach..
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Natural gas serves as a flexible resource, capable of swiftly responding to changing system needs in ways that other energy sources cannot.Read More
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Countries throughout the world have set carbon emission reduction targets in an effort to limit the effects of climate change. Many are striving to achieve net zero in coming decades. Yet, governments also want to maintain, or even improve, living standards for their citizens, which means keeping power affordable and reliable. This poses some potentially conflicting priorities.
“I think one of the most important topics we’re dealing with right now is how fast can we decarbonize the power generation and the electricity generation in the societies around us,” Karim Amin, executive board member with Siemens Energy, said as a guest on The POWER Podcast. “But on the other hand side, we also see the importance of security of supply. I mean, the world needs reliable electricity. It’s very important not only for the economic development, but for the very same life that we have.”
Amin acknowledged that adding more renewable energy is important. “There is no doubt that we need more and more and faster deployment of renewables,” he said.…