Lack of New US Power Capacity Could Double Blackouts by 2030, Says Energy Department

(Reuters) – U.S. power outages could double in five years if suppliers fail to add capacity during peak demand, the Department of Energy said on Monday. “Blackouts could increase by 100% in 2030 if the U.S. continues to shutter reliable power sources,” DOE noted in a report on grid reliability and security. It cited green … Read more