A utility sends phone alerts when wind power is cheap. A builder sells “zero bill” houses. They’re among several experiments to redefine how people value electricity.
Tag: Wind Power
Vineyard Wind Turbine Breaks a Blade, Sending Pieces Ashore on Nantucket
It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches.
The U.S. Urgently Needs a Bigger Grid. Here’s a Fast Solution.
A rarely used technique to upgrade old power lines could play a big role in fixing one of the largest obstacles facing clean energy, two reports found.
Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time
To decarbonize the electrical grid, companies are finding creative ways to store energy during periods of low demand.
Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains
The administration said 15 clean energy projects were making solid progress and that it was on track to meet its goals for 2025.
Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm Gets Federal Approval
The decision comes as other projects to build wind farms along the Atlantic Coast have run into trouble.
Ukraine Bets on Wind Power, Which Missiles Can’t Damage as Easily
Bombarding the power grid has been an essential part of Russia’s invasion, but officials say it would take many more missile strikes to badly damage a wind farm than a power plant.
Wind and Solar Energy Projects Risk Overwhelming America’s Antiquated Electrical Grids
An explosion in proposed clean energy ventures has overwhelmed the system for connecting new power sources to homes and businesses.
U.S. Carbon Emissions Grew in 2022, Even As Renewables Surpassed Coal
Emissions ticked up 1.3 percent last year, even as renewables surpassed coal.
The U.S. Will Need Thousands of Wind Farms. Will Small Towns Go Along?
In the fight against climate change, national goals are facing local resistance. One county scheduled 19 nights of meetings to debate one wind farm.