posts tagged as Wind

The 100 Percent Renewable Energy Myth

We take it for granted in the world’s richest and most advanced economy that things will work when we want them to...

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Coal Kept the Lights On During the Winter Months

The winter of 2017/2018 saw freezing weather, causing energy demand to increase above normal levels. One of the longest and intense deep...

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Renewables Generated 103 Percent of Portugal’s Electricity Consumption in March

Portugal’s renewable electricity production (mostly from hydropower and wind energy) exceeded monthly consumption in March. The average renewable generation for the month...

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Oklahoma Cuts Back on Wind Subsidies

Oklahoma is the nation’s second largest wind generator, behind Texas. Last year, Oklahoma generated 31.3 percent of its electricity from wind, nearly...

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New York’s Clean Energy Standard: Costly and Ineffective

A recent report evaluated New York State’s clean energy programs and found them costing the state’s consumers and businesses over $1 trillion...

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IER Statement on Department of Energy Grid Report

WASHINGTON – Today the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report on electricity markets and reliability, as directed by Secretary Rick Perry....

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