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Gas power saves Texas from blackouts as wind power collapses

December 30, 2022 -

The emergency order allowed the state's grid operator to exceed certain air pollution limits to boost generation amid record power demand in the state. The Texas Electric Reliability Council (ERCOT), whose service area includes 90 percent of electric customers in Texas, requested the emergency order on December 23 as demand on the power grid exceeded 74,000 megawatts early that day.

"While the vast majority of generating units in the ERCOT region continue to operate ...

Bangladesh power grid COLLAPSES, leaving 140 million people without power

October 09, 2022 -

Nearly the entire country, the AFP News Agency reported, suffered a blackout due to the collapse. Officials from the state-run Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) said a power transmission failure in the eastern part of the country tripped power plants nationwide, cutting off power to the entire country, including the capital city of Dhaka.

BPDB official Shameem Hasan announced that engineers are investigating "glitches" in the power system. There have apparently ...

Survival tips: Alternate power sources for your homestead

July 07, 2023 -

If you prefer renewable energy sources, consider investing in hydropower, solar or wind power systems. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com)

Knowing about green, alternate energy sources can help you harness nature’s power effectively as you finalize your emergency preparedness plans.Hydroelectric power

Hydroelectric power is a renewable energy source that harnesses the natural flow of moving water to generate electricity. A dam or reservoir is used to trap water and create ...

EPA proposes emissions controls on existing power plants

April 26, 2023 -

Even amid the ongoing energy crisis and the push to convert everything to electric, the federal government wants to further limit the amount of energy accessible to the public by capping emissions at power stations.

Ignoring last June's Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA, the Biden regime's EPA is planning yet another assault on the United States electric grid. In essence, all power plants would be required to capture and store carbon dioxide (CO2) in order ...

Ukraine grapples with power interruptions as winter approaches

November 08, 2022 -

A barrage of Russian cruise missiles and drone strikes hit Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities on October 31. The most recent assault knocked out water and power supplies in apparent retaliation for what Moscow alleged was a Ukrainian attack on its Black Sea fleet. (Related: Much of Kiev without power and water following latest round of missile strikes from Russia.)

In a meeting with European Union Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson, Zelensky said that the damaged infrastructure ...

Ukrainian drones conduct explosive attacks on Russian power stations

April 19, 2023 -

Stunning footage that was taken overnight showed how the bombing of the power station sites in the city of Belgorod in the Belgorod Oblast (region) created a massive inferno that spiraled high into the night sky. The alleged Ukrainian drone strikes targeted a crucial substation in Belgorod city's Igumenka suburb and in the nearby village of Dragunskoe.

"In Belgorod and the Belgorod region, two fires were recorded at civilian facilities," said Belgorod Oblast Governor Vyacheslav ...

Study: Germany’s power grid on the brink of collapse

March 08, 2023 -

A local McKinsey study determined that the country will lack four gigawatts of power capacity by 2025 and 30 gigawatts by 2030. "So, we're heading toward a significant shortage: 30GW corresponds to the capacity of about 30 large thermal power plants," the study noted.

According to the analysts, Germany will not be able to cover its energy needs with its own resources at peak loads. They also warned that Berlin will not be able to give up gas in the next 10 years.

"Our ...

Hurricane Ian leaves over TWO MILLION Floridians without power

October 04, 2022 -

According to PowerOutage.us, there were more than two million reported electricity outages as of Sept. 29. Other electricity providers such as Duke Energy, Florida Power and Light Company and Tampa Electric also reported blackouts. The Weather Channel pointed out that the millions of customers without power "is a major safety concern," as the hurricane could still batter other areas in the state. (Related: Hurricane Ian leaves 2.7 million Florida customers without power; significant ...

Energy commissioner warns: America heading toward power grid “reliability crisis”

May 09, 2023 -

There are said to be upwards of 10,000 energy projects currently in the pipeline that stand to generate more than 2,000 gigawatts (GW) of collective power. The only thing standing in the way legally speaking are the federal and state permits needed to connect these projects to the various electrical grids across the nation.

As it currently stands, the nation's total electricity output capacity is 1,250 GW, meaning the projects awaiting permitting approval stand to produce ...

6G wireless technology could tap humans as a power source

January 19, 2023 -

In particular, 6G could exploit Visible Light Communication (VLC), a wireless version of fiber optics that uses extremely thin glass or plastic strands to transmit information on flashes of light.

The researchers have already devised a low-cost and novel way of harvesting and recycling waste energy from VLC – using the human body as an antenna. (Related: Forget 5G, Apple is now looking for engineers to work on 6G.)

"VLC is quite simple and interesting. Instead ...

Why PLANDEMICS are critical for Dems to stay in power

November 16, 2022 -

PLANDEMICS are critical for Democrats to stay in power because: fear is a motivating force, bringing power to every unlawful mandate; abusers know that psychological manipulation works on their victims; and state election systems can be corrupted if a perpetual state of emergency can be maintained.Democrats govern through terror, assured that the oppressed will return to their abusers

The principles of individual liberty and limited government have not mattered over ...

UK government deliberately planning power grid BLACKOUTS to push climate hysteria

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British lawmaker Ed Miliband U.K. Labor Party announced the plan during the party's conference last year. It remains the centerpiece of the globalist plan to ban all use of earth-based "fossil" fuel in Great Britain and replace it with offshore wind and onshore solar farms.

What Miliband and his band of "green" idealists fail to recognize is that there is no possible way to keep an economy alive without fossil fuels. The amount of wind and solar it would take to replace the ...

Japan slated to release Fukushima nuclear power plant wastewater this month

2 months ago -

Local newspapers reported that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with cabinet members to decide on a specific time to discharge treated water after returning from a trilateral summit with the U.S. and South Korea on Aug. 18. Reports also revealed that Kishida will meet with representatives from the nation's fisheries association ahead of the release.

At a press conference on Aug. 7, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno announced that there's still no specific time ...

12 Ways to cool your house during a summer power outage

July 27, 2023 -

Close your windows during the day

When the power goes out, keep as much cool air as possible by closing the windows in your house during the day to keep sunlight out. Most people believe opening their windows wide can allow cool and pleasant air into the house, but that's not the case during the day. It will only bring in more hot air, making your home even hotter.Close blinds and curtains during the day

Keep the curtains and blinds closed to lower the amount of sunlight ...

How to stay cool if you lose power during a heatwave

July 19, 2023 -

Drink lots of water

Regardless of whether you have power or not, drink as much water as possible. Staying hydrated will not only help you feel better, but it will help your body work more efficiently.

If you feel thirsty, dizzy or develop a headache, it's your cue to drink some water. To rehydrate, drink water that's close to room temperature, as your body will process it quicker.

You may be severely dehydrated if you experience confusion, muscle cramping, an increase ...

Supreme Court unanimously scales back EPA’s power under Clean Water Act

June 07, 2023 -

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a couple from Idaho and established a stricter standard for determining whether the Clean Water Act applies to a wetland, marking a major blow to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Couple Michael and Chantell Sackett of Idaho have been fighting the EPA for over 15 years in their attempt to construct a house on an empty lot near a large lake. The EPA in 2007 issued a notice instructing them to cease construction of ...

Plant-based power: The science-backed health benefits of pine nuts

April 24, 2023 -

There are 20 species of pine trees that produce pine seeds. Pines, like most conifers, may not produce edible pine nuts until they are 10 or 15 years old and significantly longer for production to reach its peak, according to Michigan State University.

Pine nuts, then need to be extracted as seeds and the second shells must be removed before they’re ready to eat. (Related: Did you know pine trees can be used as food, medicine and survival equipment?)

Here are eight ...

Emergency preparedness: How to charge your smartphone during a power outage

April 17, 2023 -

Before SHTF, make sure you also have backup methods for charging your devices, especially important gadgets like your smartphone. (h/t to ApartmentPrepper.com)

Since 2022, several electrical substations in North Carolina have been vandalized. After each incident, thousands of residents in the area lost power.

This emphasizes the need to have a backup power source like solar energy or a generator so you can power small appliances and charge important devices like ...

‘Chernobyl-scale catastrophe’: Coalition warns against restarting Michigan nuclear power plant

March 24, 2023 -

(Article by Kenny Stancil republished from ChildrensHealthDefense.org)

In a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the coalition warned that providing financial aid to Holtec International, which purchased the Palisades Nuclear Plant (PNP) in June 2022, could lead to a massive public health and environmental disaster that reverberates far beyond the shoreline of Lake Michigan — a source of drinking water for millions of people in multiple states.

A little ...

Survival essentials: Items you’ll need to survive a winter power outage

February 09, 2023 -

After all, when winter storms start sweeping across the country, they often cause power outages that can last for days or even weeks. Fortunately, if you start early you can prepare for winter power outages. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com)

Before SHTF, you need a supply of food, water and off-grid cooking appliances. You should also have some backup power options, but you need other items that can make a winter power outage more bearable.

Here are eight common but useful items ...