This morning, energy suppliers are predicting an 80% chance of tomorrow, July 12, 2022, being a peak demand day, with the forecast of 135,366 MW. For reference purposes, the lowest historical PJM Peak demand was 138,197 MWs (2011-2021), so tomorrow’s forecasted peak demand (135,366 MWs) is lower than all historical peak demands over the past…
DetailsA Consumer Reports survey finds more than a third of Americans would consider buying an electric car, a sharp increase from 2020.
American Electric Power disconnected the power for nonpayment more frequently than any other Ohio utility last year, cutting off customers twice as often as the next highest utility, FirstEnergy. #power #ohio #energynews
DetailsHEAT PERSISTS THROUGH TEXAS AND THE PLAINS STATES Natural Gas: THE MARKET HAS DROPPED ALMOST $4.00 IN THE LAST MONTH FREEPORT AND EASING WEATHER EXTREMES From a high of $9.54 on June 8th, when the Freeport facility suffered the explosion, the market has dropped $3.75 in the last month, and electricity pricing is finally catching…
DetailsA solar installation program in Washington, D.C., installs its first solar shingles, which will help slash energy bills for low-income customers in half. #solar #energy #solarshingles #solarenergy
DetailsA Maryland-based firm with an extensive commercial building portfolio in the Washington, D.C., area will purchase renewable energy credits to offset most of its power use in 2022. Read the article. If you’re interested in renewable solutions, our team of Energy Consultants can help you navigate to the right solution.
DetailsCompanies plan to invest more than $700 million to boost U.S. manufacturing capacity for electric vehicle chargers, adding at least 2,000 jobs while making charging stations more accessible. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/white-house-says-companies-investing-700-million-boost-ev-charger-production-2022-06-28/
DetailsOhio utilities collectively seek $400 million in additional annual charges from customers as part of rate increase requests, which critics say come as inflation is already hurting consumers.