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In The Bakken Oilfield, An Explosion In Electricity Demand
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Demand for electricity in North Dakota’s Bakken oilfield has skyrocketed. How have local utilities met the demand? And how have they done it without coal?
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We Can Send A Probe To Pluto, But Energy Storage Remains Elusive
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Energy storage is expensive and experimental. When will it be worth it? The answers are ‘stored’ in this story by Leigh Paterson.
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SolarCity, A Vocal Critic Of The Utility Industry, Joins It
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New York Times | A prominent rooftop solar system provider announced they will operate small, independent power systems called microgrids, challenging the traditional utility model.
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Japan’s Growth In Solar Power Falters As Utilities Balk
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The New York Times | Utility companies push back against solar development in Japan.
