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Can You “Wait ‘til 8”? Did You Know Energy Peak Demands Impact Air Quality?

Extreme peak demands occur only 100 hours each year, or about 1 percent of the time, between late May and early September during hot, humid weather. To accommodate demand, additional power plants are on stand-by ready to operate during these hours. These back-up plants often run on dirtier fuels – such as oil – that produce more air pollution and offer power at a price that drives up the cost of electricity. Continue Reading →

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