Microgrids Meet Backup Power Needs

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Modern society is heavily dependent on electricity. Nearly a century ago, electricity wasn’t common in homes and people relied on gas or candlelight. Today, individuals and businesses take full advantage of readily available electrical power to aid in daily life.

Natural Gas: One of the United States’ Most Important Resources

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There’s been a lot said about lithium-ion and solar photovoltaic batteries, with many people asserting that they’re the most important advancements in energy technology. While it’s true that these are hugely vital, the most consequential advancement in this area is natural gas.

Data Center Growth Could Spell Energy Disaster

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Artificial intelligence is the name of the game these days, at least when it comes to the biggest corporations. To keep up with the demand for AI, more data centers have been built throughout the country. These aren’t the data centers of old, however. To function, they require significant numbers of megawatts and even gigawatts.

Data Centers Keep Coal-Fired Plants Alive

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As the United States continues its journey toward relying less on carbon-based energy, there’s one serious hurdle to overcome: the extreme power consumption of data centers.

Distributed Solutions Changing the Energy Grid Model

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Electricity is a vital part of society. For many years, the typical model of ensuring citizens have access to it during peak times has been to overbuild for the worst-case scenario. While peak usage may only come around during a particularly brutal weather event, jurisdictions still have to be prepared for these spikes. After all, if people cannot get electricity, they certainly won’t be happy.

How Texas Fights Grid Threats from Data Center Growth

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Texas is unique in that it’s the only state in the contiguous U.S. to operate its own independent power grid. Not only does this shield the state from the purview of federal regulations, but it also allows it to rely on its abundant natural resources and ability to generate large amounts of electricity to ensure that residents get the power they need.

The Inner Workings of the New Electric Grid

Energy powers just about everything Americans do. From using a smartphone to working in an office to cooking dinner, nearly every activity requires electricity or some other form of energy.