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Some electric grids may feel the heat this summer
Jun 10, 2024
As ACs across the country kick on during heat waves, electricity demand will spike and some energy grids may fall short of supply.
Texans brace for high electric bills as temperatures rise
May 21, 2024
In Houston, the energy capital of the world, low prices are not a given. Experts would like to see more capacity and more conservation.
New federal rule aims to create more long-distance power lines
May 14, 2024
We'll need the lines to connect solar and wind power to new data centers, electric cars, heat pumps and so on.
Electricity bills could hit your pocketbook even more this summer
by
Henry Epp
Apr 10, 2024
The Energy Information Association expects electricity demand to rise by 4% this summer, anticipating that it’ll be even hotter than last year.
The federal government wants to know how much electricity crypto uses. Crypto firms aren't happy.
by
Henry Epp
Feb 5, 2024
The feds want data from crypto miners. The miners may file suit to block the request.
Heat strains Texas power grid as population keeps growing
Aug 28, 2023
The state is home to many of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Add record temperatures, and it's no surprise that the grid is stressed.
Superconductor breakthrough claims draw interest and skepticism
Aug 2, 2023
Claims of a room-temperature superconductor have gone viral, but others' earlier claims to have achieved this have been debunked.
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As extreme heat lingers, millions of U.S. households face a utility shutoff crisis
by
Lily Jamali
Jul 7, 2023
And it's leaving some people without the electricity to power a fan or air conditioner during intense heat waves.
Risk of electricity shortages rises with extreme heat waves
Jun 28, 2023
Supply shortfall caused by spiking demand during extreme summer weather could affect two-thirds of the U.S.
Are there signs of a slowdown for U.S. natural gas?
by
Lily Jamali
May 17, 2023
The number of U.S. rigs has dropped along with natural gas prices. Here's what that means for the "shale revolution."