R-Squared Energy

JULY 26, 2021

Small declines were also reported in coal, natural gas, and nuclear consumption, while renewables and hydropower recorded gains. The remainder of global energy consumption came from coal (27.2%), natural gas (24.7%), hydropower (6.9%), renewables (5.7%), and nuclear power (4.3%). Renewables and Nuclear Power.

Natural gas 88

Natural gas Nuclear Power Energy Energy 88

Business Green

JANUARY 6, 2023

In fresh statistics released today, Britain's grid operator said more than 50 per cent of the nation's power mix came from a wind, solar, nuclear, hydropower and other zero carbon sources for extended periods of 2022, helping to significantly drive down carbon emissions from UK energy generation.

Power grid 74

Power grid Hydropower Fossil fuels Carbon 74

GreenTechMedia

MARCH 1, 2021

The energy transition isn’t just sounding the death knell for fossil fuels. According to some experts, it has also revealed flaws in an idea that has bugged some academics for decades: As we move to less energy-dense fuels, could we end up without enough surplus for society? One could reduce our EROI to 2.5:1

Investment 130

Investment Energy Energy Fossil fuels 130

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Southern’s 44 GW of generating capacity is 52 percent natural gas, 13 percent coal, 17 percent nuclear and 12 percent renewables. The latter category has grown by about 6,500 megawatts since 2012. Nuclear power plays a large role in PSEG’s carbon-reduction plans. Public Service Enterprise Group.

Carbon 246

Carbon Natural gas Carbon-neutral Nuclear Power 246

Business Green

AUGUST 8, 2022

The landmark legislation's climate provisions could unlock billions of dollars of low carbon investment and millions of green jobs - but it also paves the way for new fossil fuel infrastructure. After decades of gridlock, the US looks set to pass sweeping climate legislation for the first time.

Fossil fuels 36

Fossil fuels Methane Carbon-negative Carbon-neutral 36