As record-breaking heat waves sweep across major parts of the nation, electricity demand has surged to unprecedented levels, prompting grid operators to utilize peaker power plants more frequently. These plants, known for their ability to start up quickly and at lower costs than other power plants,
September 6, 2024The challenges encountered by Leading Light Wind, an American-founded initiative to develop a wind farm off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, underscore the inherent complexities of renewable energy projects. This project, which recently requested a pause from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
September 5, 2024In Oregon, a growing conflict between a coalition of solar energy advocates and state utility regulators is unfolding. This battle is over the future of rooftop and community solar energy initiatives. The Save Oregon Solar Coalition, comprised of numerous solar energy companies and environmental
September 3, 2024The U.S. energy sector is experiencing a gradual yet noteworthy growth, particularly in the bioenergy segments of electric power generation (EPG), woody biomass, and cellulosic fuels. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report illuminate these t
August 29, 2024Terex Utilities has taken a significant step towards supporting local ecosystems and fostering sustainability by donating and planting trees in Codington County Memorial Park, South Dakota. Spearheaded by Terex Utilities' Sustainability Committee, this initiative reflects the company's
August 28, 2024As Virginia and the Carolinas grapple with a surge in demand for electricity and natural gas, utilities in these regions are mobilizing strategies to address this pressing need. The challenge involves a careful balance of expanding renewable energy sources, such as solar and offshore wind, while
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