Rising power demand may minimise coronavirus impact on RGGI emissions, data shows

Published 18:39 on August 14, 2020  /  Last updated at 00:34 on August 18, 2020  /  Americas, US  /  No Comments

Northeast US electricity consumption returned to historic levels over the past several months as warmer weather increased residential usage, likely curtailing the impact of COVID-19 on RGGI compliance obligations, according to grid data.

Northeast US electricity consumption returned to historic levels over the past several months as warmer weather increased residential usage, likely curtailing the impact of COVID-19 on RGGI compliance obligations, according to grid data.

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