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"The pace of the green energy transition has accelerated significantly in
recent years. Figures released at the end of last year show roughly 40 percent
of US electricity production is now emission-free.
With growing concern that climate change is accelerating, rapidly decarbonizing
power generation is more important than ever. The US has long been seen as
dragging its heels in the shift towards green energy, but that now seems to be
changing as investments in renewables jump, particularly in solar.
And the latest statistics from the US Energy Information Administration suggest
this trend is already filtering through to electricity markets. According to
Ars Technica, figures released in December show carbon-neutral power sources
like renewables and nuclear are getting close to edging out fossil fuels as the
country’s primary source of energy.
The EIA data only covers the period up to October, which means the final
figures for 2023 could differ slightly. Solar typically has its strongest
months over the summer, while fossil fuel plants often make up for extra demand
in the colder months. Nonetheless, the picture painted by the figures suggests
a growing shift towards cleaner forms of energy."
Via Rixty Dixet.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
