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Zero-carbon power hits 40 per cent globally, but rising demand clips progress

September 5, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Sept. 3, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia More than 40 per cent of the world’s electricity was generated by zero-carbon technologies last year, but the notable shift [Read more]

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Utilities campaign against clean grid regulations as defenders dig in

September 5, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Sept. 4, 2024. By Mitchell Beer The national lobby group for Canada’s electrical utilities is taking criticism for its latest broadside against federal clean electricity regulations [Read more]

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Batteries a fast-growing secondary electricity source for the grid

September 5, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on Sept. 5, 2024. By Kimberly Peterson, Mark Morey Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, early release 2023 Annual Electric Generator Report (for annual data 2010–23) and our July [Read more]

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IEA to convene major international energy security summit in London, hosted by UK government

August 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Aug. 2, 2024. Leaders and decision-makers from around the world will meet in the second quarter of 2025 to assess evolving energy security challenges, and [Read more]

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10 U.S. states aim to increase connectivity, boost grid reliability

August 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on Aug. 1, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Ten states across the U.S. Northeast have signed on to a first-in-the-nation agreement to collaboratively improve electric grid transmission infrastructure [Read more]

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Microgrids prove their worth during Houston’s extended power outage

July 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 24, 2024. By Gaye Taylor Hurricane Beryl allowed microgrids to prove their worth to Houston residents during an extended power failure that started July 8 [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: How to accelerate Canada’s clean energy transition? Treat it like health care

July 22, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute July 11, 2024. By Chris Ragan, Rick Smith, Edward Greenspon Thanks to its vast hydropower resources, Canada is already a clean energy superpower, blessed with 80 [Read more]

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‘Performance degradation, diminished supply’ have Manitoba Hydro planning massive grid overhaul

July 8, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 4, 2024. Manitoba Hydro is looking ahead to a multi-billion-dollar overhaul of aging infrastructure that will represent a threat to grid performance until it’s brought [Read more]

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Nova Scotia regulator okays 3 new battery projects totalling 150 MW

July 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on June 28, 2024. By Mitchell Beer Provincial utility Nova Scotia Power and the Mi’kmaw-owned Wskijnu’k Mtmo’taqnuow Agency (WMA) have received regulatory approval to invest C$354-million in [Read more]

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June heat wave increased electricity demand in the eastern and midwestern United States

July 2, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on July 1, 2024. By Sue Smith Updated July 1 to include more dates in the data visualizations. Electricity demand in the eastern and midwestern [Read more]

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BC Hydro to offer rebates on rooftop solar and battery-storage systems

June 27, 2024 Energi Staff

RICHMOND – BC Hydro says that for the first time, it will provide rebates for the installation of rooftop solar and battery-storage systems. The crown corporation says this move will make it easier for people [Read more]

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Why are Midwest grid operators turning away wind power?

June 26, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on June 26, 2024. By Lori Aniti, Susanna Smith As wind power generation capacity has grown in the Midwest of the United States, grid operators [Read more]

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Utilities report batteries are most commonly used for arbitrage and grid stability

June 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on June 25, 2024. By Alex May, Glenn McGrath Electricity utilities increasingly report using batteries to move electricity from periods of low prices to periods [Read more]

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Latvia’s transition to clean energy an opportunity to bolster energy security, lower energy prices

May 27, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the International Energy Agency on May 27, 2024. Actions taken today to reduce emissions will inform the pace and scale of Latvia’s energy transition and achieving its ambitious goal of [Read more]

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Ukraine seeks green energy investment as Russia bombards infrastructure

May 27, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on May 23, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia Ukraine’s largest energy firm is asking the European Union to invest in the war-torn country’s energy security, with smaller, less [Read more]

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Solar and storage helps displace gas on California grid

May 17, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on May 16, 2024. By Christopher Bonasia California is using giant batteries to deploy solar energy even after sunset, boosting grid stability and evening out demand spikes [Read more]

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Natural gas-fired electricity generation in Texas set winter record in January 2024

May 17, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on May 16, 2024. By Jordan Young, Mark Morey The electric power grid managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) recorded an all-time high for [Read more]

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Alberta’s evolving electricity market

May 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by the Canadian Climate Institute on May 13, 2024. By Jason Dion, Sara Hastings-Simon, Tim Weis Since Alberta deregulated its electricity sector almost 20 years ago, Alberta has had a market-driven [Read more]

Opinion

Opinion: Ontario’s nuclear option is the wrong path to meet green energy targets

May 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Policy Options on May 13, 2024. By Quinn Goranson Ontario is failing in its strategy to reduce emissions to meet the province’s climate commitment of reducing emissions by 2030 to [Read more]

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California’s EV wave highlights the challenges ahead for utilities

May 13, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on May 9, 2024. By Syris Valentine We take for granted the endless flow of electrons that enable modern life just as we take for granted the air we [Read more]

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