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US power load changes as stay-home orders expire, businesses begin to reopen

US power load changes as stay-home orders expire, businesses begin to reopen New York — US power demand is showing some signs of recovery across the country as nearly half the states allowed stay-home orders to expire in recent days. However, many have a phased-in approach in place that still limits activity, while some local … Continue reading US power load changes as stay-home orders expire, businesses begin to reopen

Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices

Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices Above-normal temperatures during the 2015-16 winter were a key factor in lowering heating demand and winter fuel expenditures. Compared with the 2014-15 winter, propane and heating oil demand decreased by 16% and 18%, respectively, and residential electricity demand decreased by 6%. The 2015-16 … Continue reading Strong El Niño helps reduce U.S. winter heating demand and fuel prices