Tag: wholesale power
Hurricane Harvey caused electric system outages, affected wind generation in Texas – EIA
Wind speeds reached 130 mph as Hurricane Harvey made landfall Hurricane Harvey caused substantial electricity outages, as power plants and transmission infrastructure—particularly in south Texas and along the Gulf Coast—were affected by high winds and significant flooding, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. At its peak, more than 10,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity generating […]
US news brief July 24: House passes bill to speed up natural gas pipeline permits
Also in news brief: American Midstream sells propane business for $170 million, US House moves to streamline permitting process of natural gas pipelines As the California power grid adapts to increased solar electricity production, wholesale power prices are rising in the morning and evening hours, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The higher hourly prices in […]
US wind generating capacity surpasses hydro capacity at end of 2016
ERCOT’s recent record of 16,022 MW occurred on morning of Dec. 25, accounted for more than 47% of generation mix Installed wind electric generating capacity in the United States surpassed conventional hydroelectric generating capacity, long the nation’s largest source of renewable electricity, after 8,727 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity came online in 2016, according […]
Thanksgiving holiday causes unique electricity usage patterns across the country
Unique electricity usage pattern seen on Thanksgiving Day reflects the holiday’s popular activities In terms of electricity usage, Thanksgiving Day is one of the most unusual days of the year. Typically at this time of year, electric loads in most regions have a small peak in the morning and a larger peak in the evening, […]
US power grid made up of delicate interconnections, balances
If demand and supply fall out of balance, local or even wide-area blackouts can result Electricity generated at power plants moves through a complex network of electricity substations, power lines, and distribution transformers before it reaches customers according to the US Energy Information Administration. In the US, the power system consists of 7,300 power plants, […]
Mild weather, ample natural gas supply curb Northeast winter power, gas prices
After mild winter, lower-than-normal storage withdrawals, natural gas in storage as of March 25 totaled 2,468 Bcf, 68% higher than last year Wholesale natural gas and power prices in the Northeast United States remained relatively low this winter, absent the large spikes that have occurred during recent winters, according to US Energy Information Administration. A […]
Wind adds most electric generation capacity in 2015, followed by natural gas, solar
In Texas, new wind power records continuously being set as wind fleet grows Wind, natural gas, and solar made up almost all new electric generation capacity in 2015, accounting for 41 per cent, 30 per cent, and 26 per cent of total additions, respectively, according to the US Energy Information Administration. The preliminary data also show a record amount […]
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