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Thursday, January 9, 2014

The Cold Truth on the New England Grid: A High-Carbon Fuel Mix


The Cold Truth on the New England Grid: A High-Carbon Fuel Mix

On a cold day during the Arctic Vortex, Meredith Angwin monitors the situation on the New England grid. Natural gas was expensive and unavailable, so higher-carbon oil and coal were on-line.  Nuclear remains the backbone of the grid. This post contains many graphics illustrating the grid situation.

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