Greater energy efficiency and renewables are easing some of the pressure from air-conditioning.
Category: Electric Light and Power
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A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts
Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.
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A Giant Wind Farm Is Taking Root Off Massachusetts
The offshore energy project will have turbines taller than any building in Boston, but they will be barely visible from Martha’s Vineyard.
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Facing Brutal Heat, the Texas Electric Grid Has a New Ally: Solar Power
The amount of solar energy generated in Texas has grown exponentially. Some Republicans question the state’s increasing reliance on renewable power.
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In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived
About 80 percent of new cars sold in Norway are battery-powered. As a result, the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter and the grid hasn’t collapsed. But problems with unreliable chargers persist.
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Backup Power: A Growing Need, if You Can Afford It
Extreme weather linked to climate change is causing more blackouts. But generators and batteries are still out of reach of many.
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The Real-World Costs of the Digital Race for Bitcoin
Bitcoin mines cash in on electricity — by devouring it, selling it, even turning it off — and they cause immense pollution. In many cases, the public pays a price.
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Does Your Home Have Backup Power? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times – Business:Sales of generators and home batteries are up as people look to protect themselves from power outages, which are becoming more common.
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Mercedes-Benz Plans to Build U.S. Electric Car Charging Network
The New York Times – Business:The network could help increase the low number of charging stations, encouraging more people to buy electric vehicles.
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Why Are Energy Prices So High? Some Experts Blame Deregulation.
The New York Times – Business:California and the 34 other states that have deregulated all or parts of their electricity system tend to have higher rates than the rest of the country.
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Clean Energy Quest Pits Google Against Utilities
The New York Times – Business:Google says it can’t meet its goals for renewable power unless state-regulated utilities, particularly in the Southeast, give way to market competition.