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10/31/2024

10/28/2024

Earlier this month, the Department of Energy announced a grant pot of almost $2 billion to be distributed among 32 projects in 42 states. The purpose of the projects is to improve grid resilience. The challenge: $2 billion is a drop in the bucket as unexpected electricity demand calls for not just resilience improvements but a massive grid expansion.

The fast rate of projected demand growth in electricity is not just presenting a challenge for utilities, it's presenting a challenge for decarbonization as well.

10/25/2024

Extreme wintertime cold in the central United States (US) can drive excessive electricity demand and grid failures, with substantial socioeconomic effects.

Extreme wintertime cold in the central United States (US) can drive excessive electricity demand and grid failures, with substantial socioeconomic effects. Predicting cold-induced demand surges is relatively understudied, especially on the subseasonal-to-seasonal (S2S) timescale of 2 weeks to 2 ...

10/23/2024

Utilities in the region should take the opportunity to rethink their approach to electricity in the face of climate change.

10/18/2024

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene tore through the southeastern United States, killing hundreds of people across multiple states and knocking out electricity for millions, volunteers are bringing solar power to hard-hit areas in North Carolina.

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines across western North Carolina, volunteers are bringing solar power to communities in the region.

10/15/2024

Vertical solar panels are proving to be a new solution for northern regions, yielding 20 per cent more energy than traditional panels.

10/11/2024

Electric school bus charging for everyone, and someone who wants to pay for it

Electric school bus programs are having on schools around the country. We explore some innovative ways to help school districts pay for them.

10/09/2024

New Jersey lawmakers are set to explore how high temperatures and spiking electricity prices have led to surges in South Jersey residents’ power bills.

Some residents in South Jersey have reported utility sticker shock as heat and rates soared during the summer months.

10/07/2024

Its abundance of sunlight and heavy investment in solar cell technology has positioned Saudi Arabia well in its transition to becoming a leading exporter of renewable energy. Indeed, solar energy currently makes up more than 80% of the Kingdom's green energy capacity. However, these cells bring a twisted irony, as their operation exposes them to overheating risks. Cooling systems are therefore necessary, but many depend on electricity.

Its abundance of sunlight and heavy investment in solar cell technology has positioned Saudi Arabia well in its transition to becoming a leading exporter of renewable energy. Indeed, solar energy currently makes up more than 80% of the Kingdom's green energy capacity. However, these cells bring a tw...

10/03/2024

For many car buyers, hybrids seem like a great compromise between gasoline and electric vehicles. They produce less pollution and use less fuel than conventional cars.

10/01/2024

In 600 BCE, Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus noticed that when he rubbed fur on amber, the fur attracted dust.

That tiny charge generated came to be known as static electricity.

So simple.

09/27/2024

Hyundai launched its first small electric work truck in Korea on Wednesday, starting at around $42,000 (55.95 million won). The Chassis Cab EV work truck was launched alongside a new Special High-Top Model, rounding out Hyundai’s ST1 lineup.

Hyundai launched its first small electric work truck in Korea on Wednesday, starting at around $42,000 (55.95 million won). The...