The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’
Over the past 15 years, the US has become a global energy superpower even without any emergency declarations.
Tag: power grid
Florida is at a crossroads: We need bold action for a safer, cleaner and more affordable future
Lawmakers must increase Florida’s energy independence and lower costs through solar power, microgrids and energy efficiency.
As hurricanes strengthen, more data-informed solutions are needed
Companies need data to understand how climate change will impact the power grid.
How utilities are working to meet AI data centers’ voracious appetite for electricity
Heavy demand is stressing local power grids and forcing utilities to scramble to provide enough energy.
Jacksonville residents are fed up with soaring utility bills and demand clean energy solutions
A recent RenewJax survey found more than half of respondents support increasing investments in renewable energy.
Artificial intelligence can help us recover from hurricanes faster
As extreme weather batters our power grids, digital solutions can empower utilities to build a more resilient system.
Powering up the Sunshine State: Brightening Florida’s future with solar energy
The US solar market is projected to triple in size over the next decade, with Florida leading the charge.
Utilities rely on dirty ‘peaker’ plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
As climate change generates more frequent and intense heat waves, many utilities are increasingly relying on peaker plants.
Nighttime data shows inequities in Hurricane Michael power restoration
An FAU study found differences in restoration rates between urban and rural areas, disadvantaged and affluent communities.
Power outages linked to heat and storms are rising, and low-income communities are most at risk
This outage trend will likely continue as climate change intensifies, bringing more frequent extreme weather to an aging grid.
The Invading Sea is a nonpartisan source for news, commentary and educational content about climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida. The site is managed by Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies in the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.
