2020 Electricity Nuclear Power 
Physics World
FEBRUARY 17, 2022
Mention “nuclear power” and attention almost immediately turns to safety. Despite huge advances in nuclear technology in recent decades, everyone still thinks about the accidents that occurred at older reactors like Chernobyl , Three Mile Island or Fukushima. Dozens of countries don’t even have – or don’t want – nuclear power.
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 12, 2022
Nearly all of the alliance members have a renewable electricity standard (RES), which requires utilities in their jurisdiction to increase their use of renewable energy to a particular percentage by a specific year. From 2020 to 2040, solar generation in these states jumps nearly ninefold and wind generation more than sevenfold.
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PA Environment Daily
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Siting transmission facilities and managing associated costs are key components of the evolving electricity market. “We are extremely pleased that the Commission, and ultimately Pennsylvanians, will benefit from these federal dollars,” said PUC Chairman Stephen M. Posted: September 4, 2024] PA Environment Digest
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Fifteen percent of electricity is renewable. Germany decides to phase out nuclear power, complicating efforts to decarbonize the power sector. Renewables are a third of electricity consumption. Renewables are 42% of electricity. Germany has dragged its feet on EVs because of its powerful car industry.
Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 16, 2024
I work in the electric utility sector, specifically on the grid issues that shape our energy supply choices. I heard some early warnings of data center growth running into grid limits first from tech companies and then from electric utility planners. This growth is a jolt to the usually slow-moving electricity sector.
Legal Planet
JUNE 16, 2022
The EIA reports that: “Fossil fuel sources accounted for about 69% of South Korea’s electricity generation in 2019, and the share of nuclear power accounted for 25%. Last year, South Korea strengthened its renewable portfolio standard to 25% renewables by 2034 The government hopes to reduce electricity consumption 14% by 2030.
Union of Concerned Scientists
AUGUST 31, 2022
For California power grid experts, September is a nerve-wracking month, still very much part of danger season on the West Coast. At any point in the summer, extreme heat could trigger electricity supply shortages and rotating power outages. But September is the month when this type of power outage is most likely in California.
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