Electricity News in August 2017

Electricity sales in the U.S. actually dropped over the past 7 years

US Electricity Sales Decline amid population growth and GDP gains, as DOE links reduced per…
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Parked Electric Cars Earn $1,530 From Europe's Power Grids

Vehicle-to-Grid Revenue helps EV owners earn income via V2G, demand response, and ancillary services by…
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Taiwan's economic minister resigns over widespread power outage

Taiwan Power Blackout disrupts Taipei and commercial hubs after a Taoyuan natural gas plant error,…
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Toshiba, Tohoku Electric Power and Iwatani start development of large H2 energy system

Fukushima Hydrogen Energy System leverages a 10,000 kW H2 production hub for grid balancing, demand…
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Student group asking government for incentives on electric cars

PEI Electric Vehicle Incentives aim to boost EV adoption through subsidies and rebates, advocated by…
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Sparking change: what Tesla's Model 3 could mean for electric utilities

EV Opportunity for Utilities spans EV charging infrastructure, grid modernization, demand response, time-of-use rates, and…
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EPA moves to rewrite limits for coal power plant wastewater

EPA Wastewater Rule Rollback signals a move to rewrite 2015 Clean Water Act guidelines for…
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San Diego utility offers $10,000 off Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 electric cars

San Diego Gas & Electric EV incentives deliver $10,000 utility discounts plus a $200 EV…
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Canada could be electric, connected and clean — if it chooses

Canada Clean Energy Transition accelerates via carbon pricing, renewables, EV incentives, energy efficiency upgrades, smart…
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Trends in Electricity Prices in Europe: Expect More Volatility

EU Energy Outlook 2050 projects volatile electricity prices as wind, solar PV, and hydropower dominate…
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Why power companies should be investing in carbon-free electricity

Noncarbon Electricity Investment Strategy helps utilities hedge policy uncertainty, carbon tax risks, and emissions limits…
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U.S. Electricity Sales Projections Continue to Fall

US Electricity Demand Outlook examines EIA forecasts, GDP decoupling, energy efficiency, electrification, electric vehicles, grid…
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Ontario looks to build on electricity deal with Quebec

Ontario-Quebec Electricity Deal explores hydro imports, terawatt hours, electricity costs, greenhouse gas cuts, and baseload…
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Shell’s strategic move into electricity

Shell's Industrial Electricity Supply Strategy targets UK and US industrial customers, leveraging gas-to-power, renewables, long-term…
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