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Powering the Data Boom: How Will the Grid Keep Up?

Union of Concerned Scientists

We need to plan for energy infrastructure that supports our economy and reduces harmful air pollution. The grid might not meet that demand Electricity for data centers comes from the grid, and by extension, the mix of power plants that supply the grid. Some forecasting models must use observations of young people, no?

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Ohioans Stuck Burning Coal, Burning Cash

Union of Concerned Scientists

6 is still driving up Ohioans’ electricity bills—and undermining the state’s prospects for a clean energy future. 6 went into effect, Ohio ratepayers have paid more than $182 million to subsidize two 67-year-old coal-fired power plants operated by the Ohio Valley Electric Corporation (OVEC). Despite the partial repeal, H.B.

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House Committee Held 2nd Hearing On Governor’s Energy Plan To Diversify Energy Generation, Improve Grid Reliability, Lower Consumer Energy Costs

PA Environment Daily

This revitalized energy standard will deliver outsized economic value, improve the reliability of our electricity grid, and position Pennsylvania as a leader in the energy arena for the next twenty years. Of that project funding, 40 percent will be dedicated to directly benefit Environmental Justice communities.

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Ask a Scientist: Two Dozen States Can Meet 100 Percent of Electricity Demand with Renewables by 2035

Union of Concerned Scientists

We also evaluated the potential to accelerate the use of renewable energy dramatically through state-level renewable electricity standards, which have been major drivers of clean energy in recent decades. Our analysis also demonstrates renewables’ power. What job opportunities would this clean energy transition create?

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Environment & Energy Educational Opportunities For Students & Adults

PA Environment Daily

1-31 Grants -- EPA Awards $55.7 28 to Oct. 28 to Oct. 6 [PaEN] Background On Issues -- Lt.

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U.S. Senate Hearing: Energy, Environmental Impacts Of Cryptocurrency Mining In Pennsylvania

PA Environment Daily

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp. Visit the U.S.

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House Environmental Committee Sets May 1 Hearing On Cryptocurrency And Climate Change

PA Environment Daily

Despite these claims, burning waste coal is still just burning fossil fuel and results in the emissions of significant amounts of air pollution including ozone precursors, fine particulates, acid gasses, heavy metals, and vast amounts of carbon pollution. Nuclear In August of 2021, Talen Energy Corp.