Energy
NJ’s pending electric rate increase sparks finger-pointing [NJ Spotlight]
"The board said because of the auction’s outcome, electric bills for most customers serviced by the state’s four large companies will jump on an...
Data Centers
BRILLIANT MINUTES: AI’s energy needs [WBAY TV-2]
AI is going to change the way that we live, work, and play much like the smartphone and personal computer did. Maybe even more. There's...
Energy
The Troubled Energy Transition: How to Find a Pragmatic Path Forward [Foreign Affairs]
“Part of the problem is sheer cost: many trillions of dollars, with great uncertainty as to who is to pay it. Part of the problem is the failure to appreciate that climate goals do not exist in a vacuum. They coexist with other objectives—from GDP growth and economic development to energy security and reducing local pollution—and are complicated by rising global tensions, both East-West and North-South.”
Energy
State of Energy in New Jersey and the PJM Grid
Some basic facts about the PJM grid, New Jersey energy production and usage, and energy demand from AI and data centers that will play an increasing role in our economy.
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
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."
Data Centers
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...
Climate Resilience
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
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...
Energy
Wind targets remain out of reach without massive grid expansion [Wind Power Monthly]
Extensive electricity grid and transmission buildout, along with upgrades, are underway around the world, but nowhere near fast enough to keep up with plans...