Electricity News in September 2017

Utilities see benefits in energy storage, even without mandates

Utility Battery Storage Rankings measure grid-connected capacity, not ownership, highlighting MW, MWh, and watts per…
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Three Mile Island at center of energy debate: Let struggling nuclear plants close or save them

Three Mile Island Nuclear Debate spotlights subsidies, carbon pricing, wholesale power markets, grid reliability, and…
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Texas utilities struggle to restore power as Harvey hampers progress

Texas Gulf Coast Power Outages from Harvey continue as flooding, high winds, and downed lines…
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Restoring power to Florida will take 'weeks, not days' in some areas

Florida Hurricane Irma Power Outages strain the grid as utilities plan rebuilds; FPL and Duke…
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International Atomic Energy Agency agency commends China's nuclear security

IAEA Nuclear Security Mission in China reviews regulatory frameworks, physical protection, and compliance at nuclear…
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Dewa in China to woo renewable energy firms

Dewa-China Renewable Energy Partnership advances solar, clean energy, smart grid, 5G, cloud, and Big Data,…
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Tesla plans to reveal electric transport truck in October

Tesla Semi Electric Truck set for October unveil in Hawthorne, showcases EV, battery-powered, heavy-duty performance…
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Australian operator warns of reduced power reserves

Australia Electricity Supply Shortfall highlights AEMO's warning of reduced reserves as coal retirements outpace capacity,…
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China, Cambodia agree to nuclear energy cooperation

Cambodia-CNNC Nuclear Energy MoU advances peaceful nuclear cooperation, human resources development, and Belt and Road…
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FPL stages massive response to Irma but power may not be back for days or weeks

FPL Power Restoration mobilizes Florida linemen and mutual-aid utility crews to repair the grid, track…
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Crowds plug into electric vehicle event in Regina

Regina Drive Electric Week showcases EVs, electric cars, zero-emission transport, charging infrastructure, winter performance, and…
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Opinion: Would we use Site C's electricity?

Site C Dam Electricity Demand underscores B.C.'s decarbonization path, enabling electrification of EVs, heat pumps,…
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Canadian power crews head to Irma-hit Florida to help restore service

Canadian Power Crews Aid Florida after Hurricane Irma, supporting power restoration for Tampa Electric and…
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Ontario sending 200 workers to help restore power in Florida

Ontario Utilities Hurricane Irma Aid mobilizes Hydro One and Toronto Hydro crews to Tampa Bay,…
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Maritime Electric team works on cleanup in Turks and Caicos

Maritime Electric Hurricane Irma Response details utility crews aiding Turks and Caicos with power restoration,…
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