The electric grid can handle a certain amount of damage, but climate change is increasing extreme weather events in the state. Can utilities keep it running under extreme conditions without raising consumer costs?
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The White House and governors want the mid-Atlantic grid operator to hold a power auction for tech companies to bid on contracts to build new power plants.
States want proof they’ll get built due to concern that regular ratepayers could be stuck with the bill to build unnecessary power plants.
New analysis of consumer data a warning sign for the U.S. economy and another political headache for President Donald Trump.
Bloomberg News
Energy Oct. 29, 2025 7:45 am93d ago
The deal will support construction of large-scale reactors from Westinghouse Electric Co.
Photos and Videos Nov. 3, 2024 6:00 am453d ago
A long-exposure photography technique highlights two forms of electricity: natural and man-made.
The Gazette
Business News Oct. 31, 2024 1:59 pm455d ago
Cedar Rapids’ largest employer announces products, milestones
Construction wrapped up late last week, ITC Midwest spokesperson Rod Pritchard said. The 345-kilovolt line was fully energized Thursday.
Energy Oct. 12, 2023 4:20 pm840d ago
If approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, the higher rates would start going into effect in October 2024
Energy Jun. 2, 2023 5:00 am973d ago
The Gazette spoke with MISO about how the power grid may fare amid summer heat, increasing renewable energy and consumer demands.
Energy Sep. 28, 2022 6:00 pm1219d ago
Iowa generates more than half of its electricity with wind, but clean energy advocates say the state and nation can do even more
Weather Dec. 16, 2021 5:32 pm1505d ago
Storm blows over semi in Walford, killing the driver. It was the only reported fatality from the unusual December thunderstorm.
By Joe Coffey, - The History Center
History Nov. 23, 2021 6:00 am1529d ago
Inventions changed how people lived, traveled, communicated

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