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Can Gas-Fired Power Plants Coexist with a Net-Zero Target? Yes, Southern Company Insists

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utility can reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while still keeping natural gas as a central part of its business, both to generate electricity and to sell to its customers. utility has yet fully fleshed out how it intends to eliminate natural gas power plants from its generation portfolio.

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How energy providers can prepare for summer heat with innovative solutions

Renewable Energy World

Last summer’s record heat waves triggered a surge in power demand that maxed out supplies and led to outages across the West. California and other states are pushing to use clean electricity to power vehicles and buildings to cut carbon, which will increase demand. THE BIG RETHINK.

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The Risks in Biden’s Energy Plan

R-Squared Energy

We all know there are negative consequences associated with fossil fuel usage, such as the emission of carbon dioxide and various other pollutants. According to the latest BP Statistical Review — which is the “bible” of energy statistics — in 2019 fossil fuels supplied 83.3% of our energy in the U.S.;

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New Report Shows Gap Between Utility Carbon Pledges and Climate Change Imperatives

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New research asserts most have undermined those goals by keeping coal plants running and building new natural gas plants meant to operate for decades to come. electricity sector by 2035, and the cost imperatives of U.S. utilities that still rely on coal and natural gas for most of their generation capacity.

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Virginia Mandates 100% Clean Power by 2050

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Virginia has become the latest state to pass a law that sets it on a path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2050, as well as setting targets for massive investments in energy efficiency, energy storage and in-state solar and wind power. Dominion also gets more than one-third of its energy from nuclear power.

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Duke Energy Will Play ‘Pivotal Role’ in North Carolina Clean Energy Debate, CEO Says

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Duke Energy’s third-quarter earnings report on Thursday revealed success in managing the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on its multistate utility operations. Historically, energy policy in North Carolina has moved in a bipartisan way," she said. Duke’s long-range plans and looming home-state political decisions.