Electricity News in February 2022
Europe's Renewables Are Crowding Out Gas as Coal Phase-Out Slows
EU Renewable Energy Shift is cutting gas dependence as wind and solar expand, reshaping Europe's…
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Europe Is Losing Nuclear Power Just When It Really Needs Energy
Europe's Nuclear Energy Policy shapes responses to the energy crisis, soaring gas prices, EU taxonomy…
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Putting Africa on the path to universal electricity access
West and Central Africa Electricity Access hinges on utility reform, renewable energy, off-grid solar, mini-grids,…
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Electricity bills on the rise in Calgary after
Calgary Electricity Price Increase signals higher ENMAX bills as grid demand surges; wholesale market volatility,…
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California electricity pricing changes pose an existential threat to residential rooftop solar
California Rooftop Solar Rate Reforms propose shifting net metering to fixed access fees, peak-demand charges,…
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UK windfarms generate record amount of electricity during Storm Malik
UK Wind Power Record as Storm Malik boosts renewable electricity, with National Grid reporting 19,500…
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BC Hydro: 2021 was a record-breaking year for electricity demand
BC Hydro 2021 Peak Load Records highlight record-breaking electricity demand, peak load spikes, heat dome…
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Nevada on track to reach RPS mandate of 50% renewable electricity by 2030: report
Nevada Renewable Portfolio Standard 2030 targets 50% clean energy, advancing solar, geothermal, and wind, cutting…
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Quebec shatters record for electricity consumption once again
Hydro Quebec Power Consumption Record surges amid extreme cold, peak demand, and grid stress, as…
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New England Is Burning the Most Oil for Electricity Since 2018
New England oil-fired generation surges as ISO New England manages a cold snap, dual-fuel switching,…
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Nova Scotia Power delays start of controversial new charge for solar customers
Nova Scotia Power solar charge proposes an $8/kW monthly system access fee on net metering…
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Ontario Businesses To See Full Impact of 2021 Electricity Rate Reductions
Ontario Comprehensive Electricity Plan delivers Global Adjustment reductions for industrial and commercial non-RPP customers, lowering…
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There's a Russia-Sized Mystery in China's Electricity Sector
China Power Demand-Emissions Gap highlights surging grid demand outpacing renewables, with coal filling shortages despite…
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U.S. Electricity and natural gas prices explained
Energy Pricing Factors span electricity generation, transmission, and distribution costs, plus natural gas supply-demand, renewables,…
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Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states
Longest Lightning Flash Record confirmed by WMO: a 477.2-mile megaflash spanning Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas,…
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