September 4 NEC Energy News
¶ “Italy’s Renewable Power Output Overtakes Fossil Fuels For First Time” • In the first six months of 2024, Italy produced more energy from renewable sources than from fossil fuels for the first time ever, the power grid operator Terna said. Italy plans for 63% of its electricity to come from renewable sources by the end of this decade. [Yahoo Finance UK]
¶ “IAEA Chief: Situation At Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant ‘Very Fragile'” • Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, called the status of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant in Ukraine as “very fragile”. And the situation could change at any time, Grossi said in Kiev before his departure to the power plant. [blue News]
¶ “Phoenix’s Streak Of Over 100-Degree Temperatures Reaches 100th Day” • Phoenix reached a sweltering milestone Tuesday, with Arizona’s capital city logging its 100th straight day of over 100-degree weather. The National Weather Service Phoenix warned that the dangerously high temperatures are forecast to continue. [ABC News]
¶ “California To Begin Hydrogen-Powered Passenger Train Service In San Bernardino” • The California Department of Transportation plans to convert its fleet of intercity locomotives to zero emission technology by 2035. The agency says hydrogen power will put California’s passenger trains on the fastest track to a zero emission future. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Ireland Breaks August Record For Renewables” • Last month saw record amounts of renewable energy produced for August in Ireland, provisional data from grid operator EirGrid suggests. Around 898 GWh of electricity was generated from wind farms in August, the highest-ever figure recorded for that month, and 34% of electricity used in Ireland. [reNews]
¶ “New York State’s Largest Electrified Bus Depot Now Operating in Buffalo” • Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the largest electrified bus depot in New York State is operational in Buffalo, advancing the transition to clean public transit that reduces greenhouse gas emissions and improves the air for residents in congested urban areas. [CleanTechnica]
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