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Cheaper renewable energy driving electricity costs down
Rising demand for electricity has been met by more solar and wind generation, which is keeping a lid on prices and carbon emissions, the market operator says. Renewable energy generation drove down wholesale prices in the first three months of 2024 despite higher temperatures pushing up electricity demand, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator’s […]
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Battery costs have plummeted by 90% in less than 15 years, turbocharging renewable energy shift
The IEA's "Batteries and Secure Energy Transitions" report finds that capital costs for battery storage systems are projected to fall by up to 40 percent by 2030. This significant cost reduction will make combining solar and wind with battery storage more affordable than building new coal or gas power plantsRead Entire Article
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For Earth Day: A $14.99 thermostat upgrade can benefit the environment and cut energy costs
Focus on Energy this month is offering a dirt-cheap way for Wisconsin residents to protect the environment and insulate themselves from...