NEW today: HHS said states will receive funds by Nov 30
#greensky #energysky #heat
san.com/cc/low-incom...
PG&E, SoCal Edison and others say more profit margin needed to secure financing for hardening the grid against #wildfire risk. #energysky
For @san.com
san.com/cc/californi...
PG&E, SoCal Edison and others say more profit margin needed to secure financing for hardening the grid against #wildfire risk. #energysky
For @san.com
san.com/cc/californi...
Beyond worries over cost of living, rate hike critics say consumer protections around data center risks were watered down. #energysky #greensky #inflation
For @san.com
san.com/cc/florida-r...
Beyond worries over cost of living, rate hike critics say consumer protections around data center risks were watered down. #energysky #greensky #inflation
For @san.com
san.com/cc/florida-r...
Florida Power and Light originally asked the state to approve a $10 billion increase. #energysky #climate #electricbills #greensky
Florida Power and Light originally asked the state to approve a $10 billion increase. #energysky #climate #electricbills #greensky
The $7-10 billion increase is billed as the largest single electric rate increase in U.S. history.
Follow me here for live updates #energysky #greensky
The $7-10 billion increase is billed as the largest single electric rate increase in U.S. history.
Follow me here for live updates #energysky #greensky
NEW today: HHS said states will receive funds by Nov 30
#greensky #energysky #heat
san.com/cc/low-incom...
NEW today: HHS said states will receive funds by Nov 30
#greensky #energysky #heat
san.com/cc/low-incom...
#greensky #energysky #LIHEAP #winter
Will we ever see peak oil? That depends on which scenario plays out.
But beyond oil, there are a lot of positive signs for renewable energy growth.
#greensky #energysky #climate
san.com/cc/internati...
Will we ever see peak oil? That depends on which scenario plays out.
But beyond oil, there are a lot of positive signs for renewable energy growth.
#greensky #energysky #climate
san.com/cc/internati...
In GA, Dems won two statewide races for the utility board. My source said it "was a referendum on Georgia Power and high electric bills."
In NJ, high bills were a top issue for both parties. #greensky #energysky
san.com/cc/high-elec...
In GA, Dems won two statewide races for the utility board. My source said it "was a referendum on Georgia Power and high electric bills."
In NJ, high bills were a top issue for both parties. #greensky #energysky
san.com/cc/high-elec...
I spoke to @keatonpeters.bsky.social about how energy affordability became a top election issue this year! Full piece here >>
san.com/cc/high-elec...
I spoke to @keatonpeters.bsky.social about how energy affordability became a top election issue this year! Full piece here >>
san.com/cc/high-elec...
A firm found 79 GW of proposed facilities. It would take 40 Hoover Dams to meet that electricity demand.
In Taylor, TX, the one family is trying to stop a project. #greensky #energysky
san.com/cc/a-data-ce...
A firm found 79 GW of proposed facilities. It would take 40 Hoover Dams to meet that electricity demand.
In Taylor, TX, the one family is trying to stop a project. #greensky #energysky
san.com/cc/a-data-ce...
Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
san.com/cc/as-electr...
Falling behind on utility bills can be deadly.
23 states now ban electricity shutoffs during high heat.
#energysky
san.com/cc/as-electr...
Trump is taking credit but what’s driving it? OPEC+, seasonal driving habits, an oncoming recession? Expert opinion is split.
san.com/cc/2-gasolin...
Trump is taking credit but what’s driving it? OPEC+, seasonal driving habits, an oncoming recession? Expert opinion is split.
san.com/cc/2-gasolin...
Dynamic Line Rating has emerged as a promising technology for increasing the gird’s capacity, potentially saving consumers money at a time when #utilitybills are going up.
#energysky
san.com/cc/how-ai-we...
Dynamic Line Rating has emerged as a promising technology for increasing the gird’s capacity, potentially saving consumers money at a time when #utilitybills are going up.
#energysky
san.com/cc/how-ai-we...
I’m a reporter writing about increasing electric #utility bills. Here to connect with people who have personal experience with their power being turned off for an upcoming story.
Please reach out at kpeters@san.com. I want to know how disconnection impacted you
#electricbill
I’m a reporter writing about increasing electric #utility bills. Here to connect with people who have personal experience with their power being turned off for an upcoming story.
Please reach out at kpeters@san.com. I want to know how disconnection impacted you
#electricbill
#energysky
#climate
#oil
san.com/cc/oil-and-g...
#energysky
#climate
#oil
san.com/cc/oil-and-g...
The move lets Meta sell power it purchased for data centers back to the grid when electricity prices spike.
“That’s money that the rest of us wind up paying,” a source said.
#energysky
san.com/cc/metas-nex...
The move lets Meta sell power it purchased for data centers back to the grid when electricity prices spike.
“That’s money that the rest of us wind up paying,” a source said.
#energysky
san.com/cc/metas-nex...
“It’s throwing a monkey wrench into an economic development machine” one source said.
In New Jersey, public support for wind energy is sinking as voters look for a new governor
san.com/cc/offshore-...
“It’s throwing a monkey wrench into an economic development machine” one source said.
In New Jersey, public support for wind energy is sinking as voters look for a new governor
san.com/cc/offshore-...
The report says heat pumps, rooftop #solar and #batteries can meet 100% of projected data center electric load thru 2029.
#energysky
san.com/cc/rooftop-s...
The report says heat pumps, rooftop #solar and #batteries can meet 100% of projected data center electric load thru 2029.
#energysky
san.com/cc/rooftop-s...
But are the #energy needs of AI data centers overhyped?
Many researchers think so, and I asked them why in a new article this morning.
#energysky
san.com/cc/researche...
But are the #energy needs of AI data centers overhyped?
Many researchers think so, and I asked them why in a new article this morning.
#energysky
san.com/cc/researche...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0509202...
insideclimatenews.org/news/0509202...
Coming as oil prices are low and companies have consolidated
“There’s this growing consensus that we may be seeing the end of production growth in the U.S.,” my source said.
san.com/cc/oil-and-g...
Coming as oil prices are low and companies have consolidated
“There’s this growing consensus that we may be seeing the end of production growth in the U.S.,” my source said.
san.com/cc/oil-and-g...
Uncertainty over U.S. policy is the main driver, and is expected to cost jobs and U.S. competitiveness. #energy #energysky #climate #renewables
san.com/cc/private-i...
Uncertainty over U.S. policy is the main driver, and is expected to cost jobs and U.S. competitiveness. #energy #energysky #climate #renewables
san.com/cc/private-i...
The project was approved without waiting for an official recommendation from an administrative law judge, who reviewed hundreds of pages of testimony and oversaw in-person hearings in July.
san.com/cc/louisiana...
The project was approved without waiting for an official recommendation from an administrative law judge, who reviewed hundreds of pages of testimony and oversaw in-person hearings in July.
san.com/cc/louisiana...
The core issue was who would pay for new gas infrastructure if Meta backpedals its data center plans, or leaves after the initial 15-year contract.
Entergy also did not complete competitive bidding.
Davante Lewis, the sole NO vote, said those issues were "too bitter for me to swallow"
Shouts of "shame" and "you sold Louisiana out" were heard as the Louisiana Public Service Commission went to recess following the vote.
Critics argued ratepayer protections were insufficient.
san.com/cc/entergy-l...
The core issue was who would pay for new gas infrastructure if Meta backpedals its data center plans, or leaves after the initial 15-year contract.
Entergy also did not complete competitive bidding.
Davante Lewis, the sole NO vote, said those issues were "too bitter for me to swallow"