Electricity News in March 2023

Potent greenhouse gas declines in the US, confirming success of control efforts

US SF6 Emissions Decline as NOAA analysis and EPA mitigation show progress, with atmospheric measurements…
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Wind, solar, batteries make up 82% of 2023 utility-scale US pipeline

US Renewable Energy Capacity 2023 leads new utility-scale additions, with solar, wind, and battery storage…
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How much does it cost to charge an electric vehicle? Here's what you can expect.

Electric Vehicle Charging Costs and Times explain kWh usage, electricity rates, Level 2 vs DC…
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A new nuclear reactor in the U.S. starts up. It's the first in nearly seven years

Vogtle Unit 3 Initial Criticality marks the startup of a new U.S. nuclear reactor, initiating…
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Solar produced 4.7% of U.S. electricity in 2022, generation up 25%

US Solar Electricity Generation 2022 rose to a 4.7% share, with 202,256 GWh, per EIA…
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State-owned electricity generation firm could save Britons nearly 21bn a year?

Great British Energy could cut UK electricity costs via public ownership, investing in clean energy…
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Ukraine has electricity reserves, no more outages planned if no new strikes

Ukraine Electricity Outages may pause as the grid stabilizes, with energy infrastructure repairs, generators, and…
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Explainer: Europe gets ready to revamp its electricity market

EU Electricity Market Reform seeks to curb gas-driven volatility by expanding CfDs and PPAs, decoupling…
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Wind and solar power generated more electricity in the EU last year than gas. Here's how

EU Renewable Energy Transition accelerates as solar and wind overtake gas, cutting coal reliance and…
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EU draft shows plan for more fixed-price electricity contracts

EU Electricity Market Reform advances two-way CfDs, PPAs, and fixed-price tariffs to cut volatility, support…
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Hydro once made up around half of Alberta's power capacity. Why does Alberta have so little now?

Alberta Hydropower Potential highlights renewable energy, dams, reservoirs, grid flexibility, contrasting wind and solar growth…
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YVR welcomes government funding for new Electric Vehicle Chargers

YVR EV Charging Infrastructure Funding backs new charging stations at Vancouver International Airport via ZEVIP…
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Ontario explores possibility of new, large scale nuclear plants

Ontario Nuclear Expansion aims to meet rising electricity demand and decarbonization goals, complementing renewables with…
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Why Fort Frances wants to build an integrated microgrid to deliver its electricity

Fort Frances Microgrid aims to boost reliability in Ontario with grid-connected and island modes, Siemens…
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Canada's largest electricity battery storage project coming to southwestern Ontario

Oneida Energy Storage Project, a 250 MW lithium-ion battery in Haldimand County, enhances Ontario's clean…
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