energy demand
Coverage of energy demand in the Nexus archive.
- China Says Tech Growth a Challenge to Predicting Energy Demand
China states that technological growth poses a challenge to accurately predicting energy demand. The country highlights the difficulty in forecasting energy needs amid advancements in technology.
- GOP primary for open US House seat and Democratic governors race highlight Nevada ballot
Nevadans are selecting party nominees for two congressional seats and a governor’s race amid issues like affordable housing shortages and energy demand. Key races include a Democratic challenge to Republican Governor Joe Lombardo and a GOP primary in the 2nd Congressional District with Trump-endorsed candidate David Flippo.
- Texas may hit record energy demand: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Texas may face record energy demand as the Houston Matters panel discusses the week's news stories, categorizing them as 'good,' 'bad,' or 'ugly.' The panel consists of non-experts analyzing recent events.
- Data center battles started in the states. Now it’s Congress under siege.
Data center battles are escalating from state and local levels to Congress, with protests in Box Elder County, Utah, over a proposed 40,000-acre data center campus. Senators Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) are among those advocating for measures to address utility rate concerns, while the data center industry emphasizes its role in modern infrastructure. Congress faces challenges in balancing energy demands, community opposition, and industry growth.
- For cheaper power, Virginia’s local utilities build small grid batteries
Virginia’s local utilities are building small grid batteries to address rising energy demand and electric rates. The state, known as the world’s data center capital, is adopting large battery systems developed by U.S. companies to manage power needs.
- UK Gas Firm Faces Pushback Over Plans to Mine Bitcoin
Reabold Resources, a UK gas firm, faced criticism for its plans to use a gas field for Bitcoin mining. The company emphasized that meeting UK energy demand remains its primary focus.
- China’s LNG Demand Won’t Bounce Back From Mideast Turmoil
China's LNG demand is expected to remain stagnant due to ongoing turmoil in the Middle East, which is impacting global energy markets. The article suggests geopolitical instability in the region is preventing a rebound in China's liquefied natural gas consumption.