Up until now interruptible electricity produced in Ontario has either been sold at a deep discount to adjacent electricity utilities or has been discarded. It has not been made available to retail consumers. Interruptible power is not suitable for loads that need dependable electricity. Interruptible ...
The helium-3 approach to clean energy, on the books since the mid-1980s, isn't even close to viability, but its promise is hard to discount. The He3 ions in the moon's upper crust -- about 1 million metric tons, according to proponents -- could keep U.S. lights on for about a...
The economics of nuclear power are characterized by high initial capital investment, competitive generation costs, and significant sensitivity to factors such as discount rates, construction timelines, and fuel changes. The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) serves as a metric, reflecting both accounti...
You would struggle to maintain your well-being if you lost your energy supply for any amount of time You’re of pensionable age You are disabled You are chronically ill or have a long-term medical condition You have hearing or visual impairment or other communication needs ...