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$75B needed annually to keep generation, U.S. grid system running smoothly — report

Daniel Cusick, E&E reporter • • Posted 2012-05-01 10:17:15

Lagging investment in the nation’s electric power system could lead to a $107 billion funding shortfall for essential new generation and transmission lines by the end of the decade. That gap could grow sevenfold, to nearly $732 billion, by 2040, according to a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The report, one of a series updating ASCE’s 2009 “Report Card for America’s Infrastructure,” concludes that such shortfalls could have major economic implications for U.S. homeowners and businesses as they are forced to cope with higher electricity prices and other costs associated with an inefficient electricity system. [ read more … ]

Wind farms might have warming effect, study finds

Reuters • • Posted 2012-05-01 10:17:38

Large wind farms might have a warming effect on the local climate, a new study suggests, casting a shadow over the long-term sustainability of wind power. [ read more … ]

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	May 1, 2012
$75B needed annually to keep generation, U.S. grid system running smoothly — report Daniel Cusick, E&E reporter • • Posted 2012-05-01 10:17:15 Lagging investment in the nation’s electric power system could lead to a $107 billion funding shortfall for essential new generation and transmission lines by the end of the decade. That gap could grow sevenfold, to nearly $732 billion, by 2040, according to a new report from the American Society of Civil Engineers. The report, one of a series updating ASCE’s 2009 “Report Card for America’s Infrastructure,” concludes that such shortfalls could have major economic implications for U.S. homeowners and businesses as they are forced to cope with higher electricity prices and other costs associated with an inefficient electricity system. [ read more … ] Wind farms might have warming effect, study finds Reuters • • Posted 2012-05-01 10:17:38 Large wind farms might have a warming effect on the local climate, a new study suggests, casting a shadow over the long-term sustainability of wind power. [ read more … ] Note: News clips provided do not necessarily reflect the views of coalition or its member governors.
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