Energy
NERC: Plant Closures, Surging Demand Pose Risk to Grid Over the Next Decade
"Over half of North America is at risk of energy shortfalls in the next 10 years amid surging electricity demand and thermal plant retirements, according to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability Corp."
Energy
Low Batt: The Challenge of Batteries in Winter
"Batteries, like humans, aren't big fans of cold weather and don't work well when the temperatures drop. You’ll notice it in your phone - leave it in the cold and the battery life drops precipitously."
Energy
Coal use to reach new peak – and remain at near-record levels for years [The Guardian]
"The world’s coal use is expected to reach a fresh high of 8.7bn tonnes this year, and remain at near-record levels for years as a result of a global gas crisis triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine."
Economy
Year after Wappinger Falls Home Explosion, Questions Remain
"Multiple questions remain about the exact cause of the explosion and the accountability of those involved. Who was operating the machinery that struck the gas line? What kind of training and experience did they have? How could this accident have been avoided?"
Economy
Hydrogen Fuel for Shipping and Logistics in New Jersey: Sailing to a Sustainable Future
Global shipping is responsible for about 3% of annual CO2 emissions. The industry's reliance on heavy fuel oil contributes significantly to climate change, air...
Energy
Why Germany’s Economy, Once a Leader in Europe, Is Now in Crisis [New York Times]
"Germany, Europe’s largest economy, has not seen significant growth in the past two years. On Friday, the economy recorded 0.1 percent growth from July...
Energy
Energy Resilience in Healthcare: Mission Critical
Modern healthcare facilities depend upon reliable energy. During natural disasters and power outages, keeping a healthcare facility powered is mission critical.
In September 2024, hospitals...
Energy
Poll of Registered Voters on Energy Issues
An August 2024 poll of New Jersey registered voters reveals significant insights into public opinion regarding energy sources and climate change. A clear preference...
Energy
Pennsylvania’s Ambitious Hydrogen Energy Plans
Pennsylvania is positioning itself as a leader in the clean energy revolution with its ambitious hydrogen energy plans. The state has secured two regional...
Energy
AI Boom Is Driving a Surprise Resurgence of US Gas-Fired Power [Bloomberg]
"From Florida to Oregon, utilities are racing to meet a surge in demand from power-hungry AI data centers, manufacturing facilities and electric vehicles. The...
Energy
Nuclear Energy Renaissance
In the early 2000s, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 provided significant incentives for nuclear power, including loan guarantees and cost-overrun support. But momentum...
Energy
How would Micron’s electricity-hogging plant here live with NY’s war on fossil fuels? [Syracuse.com]
Micron Technology's planned semiconductor plant in Clay, New York, will consume more electricity than the entire state of Vermont, using 640 million kilowatt-hours per...
Energy
Analysis: How Hospitals in North Carolina and Tennessee Managed Power Outages During Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene recently swept through the southeastern United States, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Among the hardest-hit areas were North Carolina...
Energy
Op-Ed Submission: Wholesale Energy Rates Rise 800%
Recently PJM, the power market and transmission operator for 65 million people in a 13 state region including New Jersey, announced that as a...
Energy
New England’s Energy Struggles – A Teachable Moment in Energy Policy
New England has some of the highest energy rates in the country. Residential electricity rates in New England are about 80% higher per kilowatt-hour...
Energy
New Jersey’s Energy Challenges and the Energy Master Plan – A Critical Examination
New Jersey, the most densely populated state in the union, has diverse energy needs and faces a complex web of challenges in its pursuit...