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The Charging Station - Issue No. 6

Kevin Stevens

03 Nov 2019 — 2 min read

Hi friends,

Let’s get to this week’s most interesting energy news.

Data-Driven

20 years - Duke Energy is seeking a license that would enable the 11 nuclear power reactors the company operates in North Carolina to keep operating for another 20 years beyond their current lifespans. (Neutron Bytes)

3X - Rising seas could affect three times more people by 2050 than previously thought, according to new research (New York Times)

63.9% - The cycle efficiency of GE’s new combined-cycle gas turbine that promises to double the fuel flexibility for generators. GE has shattered its previous record and promises this turbine helps operators prepare for hydrogen as well. (PowerMag)

Our Latest Post

“Gut to Data” - Big data is here to stay and will continue to play a growing role in the power sector. As the workforce turnover accelerates, how can leaders balance experience with data and realize each method brings unique perspectives that can be valuable tools in decision making.

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Deep Dives

Google: Coming Soon to an RTO Near You? - Last month, Google quietly joined the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, its second official membership in a regional transmission organization after having joined the Southwest Power Pool last May. (Greentech Media)

How climate change creates a ‘new abnormal’ for the real estate market -An estimated 300,000 residential and commercial properties will likely face chronic and disruptive flooding by 2045, threatening $135 billion in property damage and forcing 280,000 Americans to adapt or relocate. (Curbed)

How Can California Be Left in the Dark? - The fires in Northern California — and the resulting power blackouts, affecting millions and running for days on end — show just how many nodes of failure Americans are willing to tolerate or even encourage. (Bloomberg)

Switched Off

This Week’s Non-Energy Related Read

Learn about the innovation activities taking place in cities - This interactive site allows anyone to explore how cities around the world are applying innovation methods to tackle their tough challenges. You can even add your city if it’s not listed here.

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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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