“The shutoffs were necessary because of the state’s reliance on renewable energy. Cloudy days and still weather meant renewable power sources could only serve 18% of Californian’s demand — nowhere near enough…California could avoid this problem in the future by embracing nuclear power.”
Nuclear power could end blackouts and fight climate change
“When the Legislature takes up normal operations again in January, serious consideration should be given to changing the renewable standards to include hydro and nuclear power. Both meet the twin needs of providing safe, non-carbon power to Californians.”
Batteries: The Positives and Negatives of America’s Energy Future
“We are in the midst of a battery revolution, one in which batteries will eventually power cars and trucks for thousands of miles on a single charge, provide reliable, carbon-free electricity to the grid after being charged by renewable resources, or even power airplanes on short to medium-length flights. And those are just the more obvious applications.”
Vistra Accelerates Pivot to Invest in Clean Energy and Combat Climate Change
Vistra will break ground on nearly 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy and storage while retiring its entire Midwest coal fleet.
NuScale Power Makes History as the First Ever Small Modular Reactor to Receive U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Design Approval
“This groundbreaking small modular reactor (SMR) design features a fully factory-fabricated NuScale Power Module™ capable of generating 60 MW of electricity using a safer, smaller, and scalable version of pressurized water reactor technology.”
Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture Technologies
The Department of Energy has announced a $72M investment into carbon capture technologies.
Jeep reveals hybrid Wrangler, 1st US battery-powered vehicle
“Fiat Chrysler says Jeep will have electric options on each of its vehicles in the next few years.”
Google aims to run on carbon-free energy by 2030
"Google aims to power its data centers and offices using solely carbon-free electricity by 2030."
Nike touts progress to sustainability goals
“The sportswear giant this week said by fall all of its European operations will be powered by renewable energy. The company's already hit that mark in North America.”
Duke Energy reaches important milestones in solar energy development in Carolinas
“Duke Energy has more than 3,500 MW of solar capacity connected to its energy grid in the Carolinas. North Carolina ranks second in the nation for overall solar power, and the region is one of the fastest-growing solar power areas of the country.”