How will climate change stress the power grid? Hint: Look at dew point temperatures

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 04:39 in Earth & Climate

A new study suggests the power industry is underestimating how climate change could affect the long-term demand for electricity in the United States. The research describes the limitations of prediction models used by electricity providers and regulators for medium- and long-term energy forecasting. It outlines a new model that includes key climate predictors that researchers say present a more accurate view of how climate change will alter future electricity demands.

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