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Energy Choice Blog
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Despite Less Coal, the Texas Electricity Grid did Just Fine this Summer
The Texas electricity market proved once again why it’s a leading innovator, and power customers around the world should pay attention.
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Renewable Energy and the Energy Demand Gap
Filling the gap between energy supply and demand with renewable energies poses major challenge facing the increasingly industrialized globe.
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Smart Grid Technology: How Energy Storage will Change the Future of the Energy Industry
Changes are occurring within the power industry at both at a faster rate than ever before as well as in new and innovative ways. When looking at the US electric infrastructure, energy storage is becoming increasingly in demand. This growth needed for energy storage on the power grid is driven by a number of factors, including both economic and environmental incentives.
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Hurricane Florence Power Outages Top 600,000 and Could Reach 3 Million
According to poweroutage.us, Hurricane Florence has knocked out power for over 600,000 electricity customers already.
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Judge Blocks Release of Coal Information on Utility
A Washington state judge has ruled in favor of the electric utility PacifiCorp and permanently blocked the public release of some economic information about its coal-burning units.
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Is 100% Renewable Energy Sustainable in the US?
Global use of renewable energy continues to increase every year, with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimating that 23% of global energy use in 2015 came from renewable sources.
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US Electricity Demand has Flatlined Due to Energy Efficiency
Demand for electricity in the US has been increasing since it became mainstream in the late 1800s. That is, up until ten years ago.
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5 Energy Efficient Products to Lower your Electricity Bill
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The US Electrical Grid: How Bad is it and How Much Will it Cost to Improve?
As is with any form of infrastructure, big or small, the passing of time causes aging effects that can result in negative societal and economic consequences.
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How Much of Your Energy Bill is From Running Your AC?
Ever wonder how much of your total energy bill is from your air conditioning unit? According to a study performed by eia.gov, about 12% of your energy bill is from your air conditioner.
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