Florida’s preparedness gap is growing faster than its infrastructure
Resilience is no longer something we can think about only during hurricane season.
Tag: electricity
Blackout risks are rising – why neighboring power grids can’t just send extra electricity where it’s needed
Transmission lines can carry power long distances, but the US grids aren’t all connected.
Even with $700 million in funding and Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Coal is more expensive than most other fuels for power generation, with costs still rising.
How balcony solar can help renters and homeowners save money
Small-scale solar panels mounted on balconies can help more households use renewable energy.
Florida electricity shutoffs rank among nation’s highest
The disconnections point to a broader trend of energy insecurity, advocacy groups say.
Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way
Heat pumps are common primarily in warm southern states such as Florida where winter heating needs are relatively low.
Despite its steep environmental costs, AI might also help save the planet
AI is already helping to make businesses more efficient in agriculture, aviation, data centers and other areas.
Don’t blame data centers for high bills — make them pay their own way
New data centers can be built without sticking the public with the costs of their energy and water use.
New data centers would drive up energy costs, climate risks in Florida
Massive data centers threaten to increase electricity bills and the amount of fossil fuels being burned.
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
State utility regulators decide who pays what share of the costs associated with data center operations.