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Coal most-used electricity fuel in 18 American states, natural gas in 16

September 10, 2018 Markham Hislop

Cheap natural gas replacing coal and nuclear for electricity generation in United States Electricity generators that use fossil fuels continue to be the most common sources of electricity generation in most states. In all but [Read more]

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Innovation

Canada, USA, and Japan launch nuclear energy innovation initiative

May 30, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Nuclear energy produces nearly 1/3 of the world’s emissions-free electricity At the 9th Clean Energy Ministerial(CEM) meeting, a new nuclear innovation partnership was announced under the leadership of the United States, Canada, and Japan, according [Read more]

USA

Future of US nuclear power fleet depends on natural gas prices, carbon policies

May 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

With $15 per ton CO2 fee, nuclear capacity increases to 106 GW in 2050; at $25 per ton, increases to 145 GW in 2050 Existing U.S. nuclear power generating plants operate under increasingly competitive market [Read more]

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USA

Nuclear plant closures in Ohio, Pennsylvania will have negative impacts on environment, economy – Brattle

April 30, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Closure of FirstEnergy plants, Three Mile Island, would reverse emissions benefits gained over the last 25 years The announced closure of four nuclear power plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania will have severe environmental and economic [Read more]

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USA

US electricity generation from fossil fuels declined in 2017 as renewable generation rose

March 20, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Wind made up 6.3% of total new generation and utility-scale solar made up 1.3%, both records Total U.S. net electricity generation fell slightly (down 1.5%) in 2017, reflecting lower electricity demand, according to the U.S. [Read more]

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News

Middle East countries plan to add nuclear to their electricity generation mix

March 5, 2018 Energi Staff 2

 EIA expects middle east electricity demand to increase 30% by 2028 Nuclear electricity generation capacity in the Middle East is expected to increase from 3.6 gigawatts (GW) in 2018 to 14.1 GW by 2028 because [Read more]

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Opinion

Opinion: Killing nuclear and coal the European way

January 22, 2018 Energi Staff

Europe has a history of dramatically closing down power plants in response to political pressures. Nuclear power has been the main target due to public concerns about safety and waste disposal. Originally posted on The [Read more]

USA

Nearly all US power plants retired in past decade were powered by fossil fuels

January 9, 2018 Energi Staff 2

Since 2008, most retirements in Texas were generators using natural gas steam and petroleum technologies Nearly all of the utility-scale power plants in the United States that were retired from 2008 through 2017 were fueled [Read more]

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Markham on Energy

San Antonio electric utility CPS Energy well positioned to comply with Clean Power Plan

September 8, 2015 JZadmin

CPS Energy charges residential rate of $.105/kwh, slightly under Texas average As Texas electric utilities prepare to comply with the Clean Power Plan, one company is ahead of the pack. CPS Energy says it began [Read more]

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Smith’s panel on Alberta’s energy future is a bad joke

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

“A new advisory panel will develop a long-term vision for Alberta’s energy future and recommend steps the province should take to ensure the industry [emphasis added] continues to thrive for decades to come.” Premier Danielle [Read more]

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