Electrification Article Archive
The unholy crusade against gas appliances – 030720
This article provides counterpoints to electrification and questions whether electrification is really beneficial to consumers.
Sample Resolutions for Balanced Energy in Southern CA
Zip file of several balanced energy resolutions and a press release from SoCalGas.
The Grid is Not a Tinker Toy – Energy Central Article 030420
Article discusses a large coal power plant is slated to be shut down in OR in 2020 and the state does not have enough power to support customers once...
Takoma Park Could Be Among Nation’s First Cities To Ban Fossil Fuels-WAMU 030420
Takoma, MD considering a ban on natural gas. Article suggests this it goes beyond banning gas in new construction and may reach into any future...
Electrifying Heat in the Netherlands-Delta EE Podcast 021820
This is the transcript of a podcast on what is going on to electrify heat in the Netherlands.
AZ Legislation Preserves energy Choice
Story and respective links to other stories and AZ Bill that preserves energy choice for consumers.
Arizona lawmakers advance bill to preserve natural-gas hookups to new homes
AZ Central article
One City May Ban Heating Homes With Natural Gas – New Yourk Times 010520
Article about the first city (Bellingham) considering a full ban of gas heating where existing homes and businesses would need to convert to electric...
From Decarbonization to Gas Pipeline Restrictions, Geothermal Loops Get a New Push-010620-ACHR
Article in ACHR News. Article lists a couple projected costs of geo-thermal residential system.
Rising Demand, Renewables Generate New Challenges for Electric Utilities
CPS Energy article about intermittent renewable sources of power and impact on electric distribution system.