by Steve Hanley, Clean Technica
Highlights
- New research from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) shows that renewable energy is leading natural gas as the preferred choice of new electricity generation
- The study looks at energy projects from two of America’s largest electricity markets — ERCOT and PJM
- RMI argues that there should be a shift away from utility monopolies and an embrace of open competition
- Over the past two years, there has been a transition away from building new gas fired plants towards more renewable energy projects as they are performing better within electricity markets
- Since 2018 the demand for clean energy projects has doubled while gas project demands have been cut in half, leaving over $30 billion worth of gas projects canceled or abandoned
- Voting in climate champions will promote federal policies that prioritize clean energy and help appoint the right people into government agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
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Nina Turner
Energy Programs and Communications CoordinatorJanina is a graduate of the Energy Management and Design program at Sonoma State University with experience in non-profits that specialize in sustainability and volunteerism.
