It is a very circular issue of escalation where a waiver is granted to create more Co2 deficit in order to keep the power on because of the excessive heat caused by climate change and CO2. It is an example of the obvious fact that we cannot go back even if we wanted to without a pain level that no one wants.... Food for thought. "The US Energy Department has issued an emergency order aimed at keeping the lights on in Texas as the state’s power grid grapples with surging demand amid record-high temperatures. The order, issued Thursday night, could allow Texas power plants to surpass pollution limits through Friday night to meet “abnormally high” demand for electricity". https://lnkd.in/gT9_NgfY
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The greener you get, the more natural gas you need to back up solar and wind. It is that simple. https://lnkd.in/gQEdjia6
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Upgrades to our power grids haven't kept pace with what is required to handle the stressful weather conditions caused by climate change. Past hurricanes have proved the impact power outages can have on communities, with many in distress after being left with no electricity. But solar energy investment can help. 👉 See the latest power grid news: https://lnkd.in/dZcTUnE7
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Part 1 "The network of transmission lines that carry electricity across the U.S. is old and not set up to meet the anticipated demand for clean energy sources like wind and solar. "Currently, electricity generation results in 32% of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States, mostly from burning fossil fuels like oil, coal, and natural gas. Those fuels are transported and burned where electricity is needed. "But inexpensive emissions-free sources of energy, like solar and wind, are only abundant in places where the sun shines or wind blows, and that’s not necessarily close to homes and businesses. Moreover, demand for electricity is going to rise as fossil fuels are gradually replaced for a whole host of other uses, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps. "Keeping the lights on and the air clean will require a lot of new transmission." #electricgrid
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If governments are at all serious about climate, we should not be installing any more gas distribution lines. None. But don't assume electricity will be the replacement. All new property developments should require fuel flexible, district energy (hot/cold water) lines. If natural gas is the lowest cost fuel in the near term because the public does not value carbon enough, then use natural gas for the heat supply for district energy. These systems can be easily fuel switched when the policies and market dynamics are right. Dramatically lower cost than replacing gas lines later on. Part of the problem here is that both sides of this debate are assuming the only alternative to natural gas is electricity. This is absolutely not the case. In urban areas, it is district energy that is the proven, reliable, affordable alternative to gas. Particularly in cold, northern climates. Let's not install infrastructure that will be stranded and make decarbonization so much harder.
Ontario tables bill to overrule provincial energy regulator on natural gas decision, says it would raise cost of new homes
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The world has to add or replace 49.7 million miles of transmission lines by 2040 in order for countries to meet their climate goals and to achieve energy security priorities That amount is roughly equivalent to the total number of miles of electric grid that currently exists in the world
The world has to add or replace 50 million miles of transmission lines by 2040, IEA says
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High temperatures are expected throughout the weekend, but the power grid is currently stable, and we are not expecting any energy supply shortfalls. We are closely monitoring extreme heat and wildfire activity. Follow grid conditions on Today’s Outlook: https://lnkd.in/gStUajxp
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Again, using ground source heating/cooling as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels only this time in a district energy format. https://lnkd.in/ghrUCPhk
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Record-breaking temperatures strained our power grids this summer, but “natural gas was essential in securing the power grid and keeping the power on.” In fact, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that #NaturalGas was America’s top energy source. Learn more about the vital role #natgas is playing in our energy mix in Energy In Depth:
U.S. Power Grids Saved By Natural Gas, Again
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Why would USA which is very rich in gas and has access to alternative sources of base load power talk about power crisis? Why can they not do the gas plus renewables scenario to power their nation? Is this a man made crisis that are brewing all over the world? Why would a nation stop using fossil fuels? Would the world not be creating an energy security issue while trying to stop the potential affects of climate change? Unavailability of energy might have sudden terrible affects for humanity. https://lnkd.in/d_eVPPVB
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“As climate change brings longer periods of extreme heat and solar power expands, the Texas grid has increasingly been at its most precarious late in the day, as the sun goes down and the amount of solar energy declines precipitously.” Read more reporting below as to how electricity is managed in Texas:
In Summer Heat, ‘Artificial Shortages’ in Texas Grid May Have Cost $8 Billion
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