Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources like wind and solar

Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable solar power, and estimates the change will save more than $65million over seven years Houston will partner with NRG Energy to get all of its energy from solar  The plan will begin in July and last for five years, with two yearly extensions Houston … Read more

White House is looking to wind DOWN coronavirus taskforce

Members of the White House coronavirus task force that has drawn worldwide attention amid the outbreak are being told it is ‘winding down’ even as the number of U.S. deaths and infections are projected to rise.  The task force, which was put under the domain of Vice President Mike Pence only to have President Donald Trump take … Read more

White House is looking to wind DOWN coronavirus taskforce

Members of the White House coronavirus task force that has drawn worldwide attention amid the outbreak are being told it is ‘winding down’ even as the number of U.S. deaths and infections are projected to rise.  The task force, which was put under the domain of Vice President Mike Pence only to have President Donald Trump take … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wind farms may shut as TOO MUCH electricity

National Grid may have to issue emergency orders to switch off power plants and wind farms this summer as the coronavirus pandemic hits demand and threatens to leave Britain’s networks overwhelmed by too much electricity.  With factories, shops, schools and offices shut down across Britain, demand for electricity has dropped by 20 per cent.   Today, … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wind farms may shut as TOO MUCH electricity

National Grid may pay wind farms to SHUT DOWN as demand for electricity drops 20 per cent during pandemic with offices, schools and factories closed The National Grid predicts electricity demand could fall by up to 20 per cent Homes are using more electricity but industry is using significantly less  Too little demand can cause … Read more