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China’s #wind farms produce more energy than all U.S. #nuclear plants

China’s wind farms produce more energy than all U.S. nuclear plants China now has enough wind farms to produce more energy renewably than all that is made by America’s nuclear plants as the growing nation expands its power generation to fuel its new mega-cities. China’s wind farms are reported to have a total theoretical operating … Continue reading China’s #wind farms produce more energy than all U.S. #nuclear plants

Put #coal and #nuclear plants at forefront of America’s energy diversity

Put coal and nuclear plants at forefront of America’s energy diversity Generally it’s assumed that natural gas is solving many of our energy problems. Gas is driving down emissions of carbon dioxide by replacing coal in electricity generation. And, thanks to the shale revolution, it is now abundant and cheaper than it has been in … Continue reading Put #coal and #nuclear plants at forefront of America’s energy diversity

Senate OK bills to promote nuclear energy in Washington

Senate OK bills to promote nuclear energy in Washington OLYMPIA, WASH. — The Senate has approved a measure to advance nuclear power as part of Washington’s future energy mix. Senate Bill 5113, which passed on a 27-21 vote Friday, requires the Commerce Department to coordinate and advance the sitting and manufacturing of small-scale reactors. Small … Continue reading Senate OK bills to promote nuclear energy in Washington

Energy storage paves way for electricity independence

Energy storage paves way for electricity independence Renewables have the power to transform not just the world’s energy markets, but global economics and geopolitics. But wind and solar alone cannot deliver a world of clean and free fuel. Both are, by their very nature, variable, so to realise their true potential other technologies need to … Continue reading Energy storage paves way for electricity independence

Frosh urges PSC to reject Exelon-Pepco merger

Frosh urges PSC to reject Exelon-Pepco merger Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh became the latest voice to oppose the proposed merger between Baltimore Gas and Electric parent Exelon Corp. and Pepco Holdings. Chicago-based Exelon is seeking approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission and other regulatory agencies to buy Pepco Holdings for $6.9 billion. Various … Continue reading Frosh urges PSC to reject Exelon-Pepco merger

What is Prosumer Value to Utilities?

What is Prosumer Value to Utilities? The Age of the Prosumer presents challenges for utilities accustomed to thinking of their customers in terms of kilowatthours consumed. The Smart Grid is responsible for these challenges, borne out of technology, policy, and capital innovations. These innovations are triggering many disruptions to the utility business model, and will … Continue reading What is Prosumer Value to Utilities?