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We Expect Rapid Electricity Demand Growth in Texas & the Mid-Atlantic
In our most recent Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we forecast nationwide U.S. retail electricity sales to ultimate customers will grow at an annual rate of 2.2% in both 2025 and 2026, compared with average growth of 0.8% between 2020 and 2024. The forecast reflects rapid electricity demand growth in Texas and several … [continued]
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New Long Duration Energy Storage System Deploys Underground Hydropower
The US startup Quidnet has successfully tested a new long duration energy storage system for six months without loss of power, leveraging water pressure in underground reservoirs to conserve excess electricity from the grid.
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Ember Claims Battery Storage And Solar Can (Almost) Do It All
June 21 is the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Tomorrow, the days start getting shorter again. What better time for Ember, the clean energy advocacy folks, to release its latest battery report. Here’s the headline: “Batteries are now cheap enough to unleash solar’s full potential, getting … [continued]
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What Caused The Blackout On The Iberian Peninsular? It’s Complicated.
The blackout in Spain and Portugal last week was Preventable, with careful planning and knowledgeable policies.
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Solar Industry Statement on Texas Senate Passing Bill that Will Harm Needed Energy Generation
AUSTIN, Texas — [This week], the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 819 by a 22-9 vote, restricting new clean energy projects in a way that will harm much-needed energy generation in the state. The legislation adds onerous requirements to new solar projects that would not apply to other energy sources … [continued]
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