Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels

Sonia Aggarwal | Source: Newsweek | Posted 03/29/2024

Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids. They claim surging demand will crash America's electric infrastructure without increased reliance on fossil fuels.

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Several American utilities are warning that the power grids in the country are under strain due to surging demand, emphasizing the need for increased reliance on fossil fuels to prevent a crash in the electric infrastructure. While it is true that electricity demand is growing significantly in the U.S., driven by factors like mining for cryptocurrencies, AI advancements, and the shift to electric vehicles and appliances, the push for natural gas and coal plants to address this demand is being criticized.

Despite claims from industry voices advocating for fossil fuel-based solutions, experts argue that clean energy alternatives like solar and wind power, along with battery storage, are not only more cost-effective but also crucial for creating a sustainable and resilient grid. Transitioning to cleaner technologies is seen as essential for ensuring economic prosperity, creating jobs, and protecting the environment against the escalating climate crisis, with examples from states like Texas and California showing the feasibility and benefits of a clean energy future.

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