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The Annular Solar Eclipse Will Decimate US Solar Energy Output
To cope with the eclipse, grid operators need to line up enough alternative power sources to fill tomorrow’s gap. The…
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The Dream of Mini Nuclear Plants Hangs in the Balance
NuScale says it stands by cost estimates based on its new design, and that it has long been in touch…
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People Love Electric Vehicles! Now Comes the Hard Part
In fact, the federal government has required that states applying for public charger money submit plans detailing how they’ll support…
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A Row Erupts Over Texas’ Bold Bitcoin Battery Plan
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, claims that crypto miners participating in demand response schemes have helped to stave off…
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Electric Vehicles Could Rescue the US Power Grid
But utilities will likely play the biggest role in ushering in a new era of electricity grids, says Max Baumhefner,…
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Crypto Is Straining the Power Grid. Congress Wants to Rein It In
All of the companies included in the investigation were asked to explain “the impacts of your facilities on energy costs…
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What’s the Best TV to Watch the Super Bowl On?
Photo: Joe Tilleli I’m not someone who follows sports typically. Don’t worry, I’m not going to make any stupid jokes…
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Wait, So Where Will Urbanites Charge Their EVs?
So you’ve got a nice house with a garage where you can charge your electric vehicle—you’re living in the future.…
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Renewable Energy Is Great—but the Grid Can Slow It Down
Say you want to build a wind farm. You find a nice empty knoll in northern Vermont, where the breeze…
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This Minimalist LED Floor Lamp Is a Real Mood Setter at 60% Off
Minimalist LED Corner Floor Lamp | $60 | StackSocial | Use Code CMSAVE20 Set all kinds of moods with this…
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