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Study: Natural gas to remain crucial energy source through 2040
August 30th, 2019Although a growing number of states and cities are adopting policies to increase the use of renewables, natural gas will continue to play a critical role in the U.S. energy market in the next two decades, according to a new study. …
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Cleaning up fossil fuels: Brown vs. green energy
August 30th, 2019Gas companies pushing their products as the greener alternative consistent with decarbonization goals have some climate activists pushing back, claiming that no amount of greenwashing…
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Solar panels and Texas farmlands: The new dream team?
August 29th, 2019A recent Oregon State University study shows solar panels reach peak efficiency when installed on farmlands, which could mean big gains for Texas.…
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Wisconsin sharply increases solar energy output with two utility-scale projects
August 29th, 2019Two large utility-scale solar projects in Wisconsin will result in a dramatic expansion of the state’s solar energy output. The 450 megawatts of power generation added by the projects near Two Rivers and in Iowa County dwarf the state’s current solar capacity.…
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How the wholesale electricity market affects Texas, and why it matters
August 20th, 2019Recent weather conditions in Texas have triggered volatility in the wholesale electricity market. A heatwave, with heat index numbers in the hundreds, combined with low…
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Texas heat wave lets up only slightly; electricity demand still high
August 19th, 2019High temperatures have dropped slightly this week in Texas from the 100-plus marks hit a week ago, but demand continues to be high, stressing the…
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Reducing the carbon footprint? How hybrid cars help the planet
July 26th, 2019While many people concerned about global warming prefer to ride their bikes to work in order to save the planet, some inevitably live too far to pedal. In many cases, they choose hybrid cars because they still want to commute in a way that doesn’t generate as much carbon.…
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Does nuclear power have a place in the shifting energy landscape?
July 25th, 2019Editor’s note: Today, Choose Energy reporter Jenna Careri concludes a series of articles on nuclear energy, where it stands in the U.S. and where it’s going.…
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Clean air over the long haul, and mom and pop truckers
July 22nd, 2019Long-haul trucks present issues for clean air advocates. Is near zero emissions the right target, or should zero emissions be the goal.…
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California utility regulator approves more power shutoffs to combat wildfire risk
July 17th, 2019The California Public Utilities Commission has approved a plan allowing the state’s utilities to increase power shutoffs during this summer’s wildfire season. The proposal, which also includes intensified efforts to clear branches and brush from around power lines and monitor weather-related risks, aims to reduce the threat of power lines triggering wildfires.…
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