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Chuck McCutcheon

@chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social
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Author of books on climate change, Congress, political jargon, nuclear waste. Current writing a textbook on U.S. climate policy. New book coming out 11/17: bit.ly/4hbib2i

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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
New from me: Harvard has developed a comprehensive new tool tracking corporate climate pledges across 3,000 publicly traded companies. Link to tool in story. www.hbs.edu/bigs/new-har...
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New Harvard University Tracking Tool Reveals How Companies Adjust Climate Targets | Institute for Business in Global Society
The dataset makes it easier to monitor America’s voluntary disclosure system and for business leaders to make their own comparisons across companies and industries.
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Sammy Roth @sammyroth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Love what Fervo is doing with advanced geothermal. Also hard not to think about all the natural gas plants currently firing up to meet AC demand that could be displaced by Fervo, if Google et al weren't willing to pay such a premium for AI data centers. www.wsj.com/business/ene...
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Exclusive | Fervo Secures Its Largest-Ever Geothermal Power Deal, With Google
The company, which counts Bill Gates as an early backer, went public in a buzzy IPO in May.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
New from me: Geothermal is the one renewable energy source that virtually everyone likes. Here's why: cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher...
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Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
gets incredible air here
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jae holzman @jael.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
ICYMI heatmap journalism seems to have stopped a data center and gas fired power plant
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Axios @axios.com · 19/07/2026
AOC is borrowing from Barack Obama's 2008 playbook as she campaigns across the U.S.
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AOC channels Obama's "Hope and Change" message
She's broadening her pitch beyond revolutionary democratic socialism ahead of a potential run for president.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
Remembering my dad on what would have been his 90th birthday: medium.com/@cmacdc1/rem...
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Remembering my dad on what would’ve been his 90th birthday
I delivered this eulogy at my father’s funeral in 2014.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
Happy 100th Mel Brooks: "My liveliness is based on an incredible fear of death. In order to keep death at bay, I do a lot of 'Yah! Yah! Yah!' And death says, 'All right. He's too noisy and busy. I'll wait for someone who's sitting quietly, half asleep. Why should I bother with this guy?'''
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Derek Willis @dwillis.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I always knew I liked teaching, but there are students who helped me understand that it's what I *loved* doing. The first one who did that for me is Michelle Minkoff Carlson, who is extraordinary in so many ways. You should read what she writes: builtitanyway.substack.com/p/believing-...
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Believing the Evidence
For decades, one of my greatest fears was stepping wrong on a sidewalk crack, and not because I worried about breaking my mother’s back.
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Cake or Death @johngcole.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
my friend ordered a pizza and it looks like frank zappa
a pizza that looks like frank zappa
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Axios @axios.com · 08/05/2026
NEW: Pentagon begins to release UFO files
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UFO files released, with no green men but lots of new hints
The release includes hundreds of files but no photos of little green men.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
From @bengeman.bsky.social: Commonwealth Fusion Systems announces new step toward making U.S. fusion real www.axios.com/2026/04/28/c...
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Commonwealth announces new step toward making U.S. fusion real
It has formally filed a request with grid operator PJM to connect its planned power plant in Virginia.
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Adriel Bettelheim @abettel.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Hospitals that take care of the sickest patients are closing www.axios.com/2026/04/27/h...
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Hospitals that take the sickest patients are closing
The industry says it's unable to discharge certain patients who need long-term intensive care.
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John Kostyack @kostyack.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Voters in Festus MO, a Republican stronghold, just ousted every incumbent council member in response to a data center approval. "Data center opposition is on the rise in every nook and cranny of the country — and it may have a massive influence on more than just local elections this November."
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Data centers are on the ballot in 2026 — and just failed the first…
A Wisconsin city voted to add new hurdles to data center development in response to unwanted construction, and more communities could soon follow suit.
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Charles Ornstein @charlesornstein.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
This story is wild! An imposter has been impersonating ProPublica reporter @robert-faturechi.bsky.social and he tries to figure out who it is.
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Who’s Been Impersonating This ProPublica Reporter?
A mysterious impostor who claimed to be ProPublica reporter Robert Faturechi reached out to a Canadian official and a Latvian businessman working with Ukraine. So, the real Robert did some reporting of his own.
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The Atlantic @theatlantic.com · 11/04/2026
Gas-station signs have long reflected the mood of the consumer economy—but as the role of gasoline in Americans’ lives shifts, these placards may begin to represent something else, @ibogost.com argues:
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The Romance of the Gas-Station Sign
A few glowing roadside numerals set the national mood.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Now available for preorder -- my guide to everything you ever wanted to know about nuclear waste: www.amazon.com/Nuclear-Reac...
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Nuclear Reactions: The Ongoing Politics of a Radioactive Waste Site
Nuclear Reactions: The Ongoing Politics of a Radioactive Waste Site - Kindle edition by McCutcheon, Chuck. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Nuclear Reactions: The Ongoing Politics of a Radioactive Waste Site.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
"We're in a tough spot": former Defense Secretary James Mattis delivers harsh Iran assessment at Houston energy conference: www.axios.com/2026/03/24/m...
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"We're in a tough spot": Mattis delivers harsh Iran assessment
If Trump declares victory and pulls back the U.S. military, Iran "would now say we own the Strait," Mattis said.
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Axios @axios.com · 20/03/2026
A senior official told Axios: "We've always had boots on the ground in conflicts under every president, including Trump. I know this is a fixation in the media, and I get the politics. But the president is going to do what's right."
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Next week's #CERAWeek was already featuring a packed agenda. Now there's also Iran, as @amyaharder.bsky.social explains -- www.axios.com/2026/03/19/i...
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Iran war looms over global energy summit
Dan Yergin, vice chairman of S&P Global, has been the face of the CERAWeek conference.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Another fascinating @amyaharder.bsky.social story on Nvidia: www.axios.com/2026/03/17/n...
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Meet the sustainability exec at the center of the AI boom
Josh Parker oversees the behemoth's efforts to contain its environmental footprint despite explosive growth.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
Fascinating piece by @amyaharder.bsky.social: Nvidia's chips are improving at such a staggering pace that it defies any historical comparison. www.axios.com/2026/03/17/n...
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Nvidia's race to outpace physics
Nvidia's chips are improving at such a staggering pace that it defies any historical comparison.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Good exclusive from @amyaharder.bsky.social: The AI boom is pushing one of America's most venerable environmental groups to cautiously support nuclear power after decades of resistance. www.axios.com/2026/03/16/e...
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Exclusive: How AI's power demand shifts resistance to nuclear power
The NRDC filed comments earlier this month in support of an early step toward restarting a nuclear power plant in Iowa.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Spokesman for Gov. Gavin Newsom reacting to Trump's move to boost oil production off California's coast: It's "a political stunt that would contribute 0.05% to crude oil production and do nothing to lower prices." www.axios.com/2026/03/13/t...
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Trump turns to California offshore oil to help with Iran war
He invoked a Cold War-era law in a bid to boost oil production in the midst of the Iran war.
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Amy Harder @amyaharder.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Iran war reignites debate over U.S. oil exports, which have surged after Congress + Obama lifted a ban in 2015. www.axios.com/2026/03/13/i... via @axios.com
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Iran war reignites debate over U.S. oil exports
The U.S. has become one of the world's largest oil exporters since a law changed allowing crude to flow beyond American borders.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
New exclusive from me: A new coalition of companies that includes Google and Tesla will address energy affordability by tapping into underused electricity grid capacity. www.axios.com/2026/03/10/g...
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Exclusive: Google, Tesla unite to fight energy costs
The new coalition will address energy affordability by tapping into underused electricity grid capacity.
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Axios @axios.com · 10/03/2026
EXCLUSIVE: 7 months ago, Ukraine tried to sell the U.S. their battle-proven technology for downing Iranian-made drones. The Trump administration dismissed the Ukrainians, only to reverse course last week after more-than-expected Iranian drone strikes.
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Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year
Snubbing Ukraine's offer ranks as one of the U.S.'s biggest tactical miscalculations before the war, officials say.
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Axios @axios.com · 07/03/2026
Trump fancies himself a high-risk, high-reward president, a confidence cheered by the vast majority of Republican officials and voters. But risk is risk — and by most measures, it's rising everywhere.
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Trump's risky business
Early polling on the Iran war suggests there may be little or no reward to be had.
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Axios @axios.com · 06/03/2026
Trump seethed when the Supreme Court stripped away his unilateral tariff authority. Then he set out to impose his will on every remaining vector of American power — smashing norms and shrugging off Congress in a historic, 14-day show of executive force.
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Behind the Curtain: Trump's power play
The president has set out to unilaterally impose his will on every vector of American power.
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Axios @axios.com · 05/03/2026
BREAKING: DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says
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DHS Secretary Kristi Noem out, Trump says
Noem has come under fire from both Democrats and Republicans.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Good story from @amyaharder.bsky.social: U.S.' natural gas bounty acts like a moat to shield consumers from price spikes. www.axios.com/2026/03/04/i...
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American gas bounty shielding consumers from war spikes, for now
U.S. natural gas dominance provides a cushion when overseas supply is disrupted.
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Axios @axios.com · 03/03/2026
NEW: Trump offers U.S. insurance, military escorts to energy tankers in Middle East
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Trump offers U.S. insurance, military escorts to energy tankers in Mideast
The White House is seeking to ease oil price spikes that are starting to boost U.S. gasoline prices.
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Axios @axios.com · 02/03/2026
Crude oil prices spiked in initial trading today by over $6 per barrel — their highest level in just over a year.
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Iran conflict spurs early oil price surge
It's the first sign of how markets are digesting the potential for supply disruptions.
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Axios @axios.com · 27/02/2026
Scoop: Top Senate defense leaders intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute
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Scoop: Top Senate defense leaders intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic AI dispute
The bipartisan group of senators sent Anthropic and the Pentagon a private letter urging them to resolve the issue
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Axios @axios.com · 26/02/2026
Some of the biggest AI models aren't shy about using nuclear weapons to settle disputes in simulated war scenarios, a new academic study finds.
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AI really likes using nuclear weapons in simulated war scenarios. Here's why
The study comes as the U.S. military has been working through how to implement AI systems for potential use.
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Axios @axios.com · 25/02/2026
Trump teases AI electricity pledge. Here's when tech giants will sign it
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Trump teases AI electricity pledge. Here's when tech giants will sign it
It's the Trump administration's latest response to election-year voter angst over data centers' electricity demands.
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Axios @axios.com · 24/02/2026
Scoop: At least two House Republican plan to join Democrats in State of the Union Epstein protests
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A pair of House Republicans plans to join Democrats in SOTU Epstein protests
Reps. Thomas Massie and Nancy Mace are both planning displays of support for Epstein's accusers.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
From @bengeman.bsky.social: U.S. battery storage installations rose 29% last year, driven by strong utility-scale growth in Arizona and Texas. www.axios.com/2026/02/23/b...
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Utilities, data centers drive growth in battery storage
U.S. battery storage installations rose 29% last year, driven by strong utility-scale growth in Arizona and Texas.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
From @bengeman.bsky.social: Supreme Court decision striking down many of Trump's tariffs curbs his power to use energy to pressure trading partners. www.axios.com/2026/02/20/s...
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Supreme Court blunts President Trump's energy weapon
The ruling "absolutely will limit Trump's ability to wield tariffs for geopolitical pressure," Columbia's Trevor Sutton said.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
From @bengeman.bsky.social: Oil prices jumped to their highest levels since last summer amid growing signs the U.S. is preparing a military strike against Iran. www.axios.com/2026/02/19/b...
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Oil prices jump amid signs of U.S.-Iran conflict
The market sees risks to both Iranian exports but also a conflict that could threaten other supplies.
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Axios @axios.com · 18/02/2026
Here are six reasons why the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war.
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6 reasons the U.S. and Iran are on the brink of war
There's still time for the U.S. and Iran to work out a solution.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
New from me: Federation of American Scientists launching an initiative to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges. www.axios.com/2026/02/12/f...
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Exclusive: New initiative seeks to tackle "big ideas" on climate
The Federation of American Scientists is launching an initiative that aims to promote creative thinking for how government can tackle climate change and other challenges.
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Axios @axios.com · 11/02/2026
Narratives about the labor market have rarely been more split.
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"Split" jobs report shows the labor market is stabilizing (for now)
January's jobs report points to the possibility that 2025 was the low point for job creation.
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Axios @axios.com · 09/02/2026
Here's why Congress can view the unredacted Epstein files and how they'll read them.
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Here's why Congress can view the unredacted Epstein files and how they'll read them
Congress can access millions of uncensored records beginning Monday.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
From @amyaharder.bsky.social: Meet the unlikely poster child for the AI boom and its insatiable energy demand. www.axios.com/2026/02/06/b...
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How this energy company became the poster child for the AI boom
Bloom Energy, long seen as a niche energy player, can deliver on-site power far faster than traditional options.
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Axios @axios.com · 28/01/2026
There are signs that the so-called vibecession is back for 2026, but with a twist — it's the highest-earning Americans who feel more glum. That could spell trouble for everyone else.
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It's a feel-bad job market for high-earning professionals
If the wealthy and upper middle-class are anxious about the economy, it could affect everyone.
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Axios @axios.com · 27/01/2026
Trump and his allies have been increasingly angry with Sen. Josh Hawley recently, miffed by some moves the Missouri Republican has made in laying the groundwork for a possible 2028 bid for president.
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Sen. Hawley's moves toward 2028 bid annoy White House
Like few other Republicans, Hawley has begun to show a willingness to break with the White House on several issues.
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Pete Croatto @petecroatto.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Heads up: Variety is looking for a film critic. I found this on LinkedIn.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
New from me: The electricity grid in Fern's path appears to be holding up despite outages across parts of the South. www.axios.com/2026/01/25/e...
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Electricity grid is holding up despite outages, analysts say
The winter storm hasn't severely strained the grid, though Nashville and other areas of the South are seeing outages.
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Chuck McCutcheon @chuckmccutcheon.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
New from me: Winter storm puts electric utilities on alert for outages, disruptions www.axios.com/2026/01/22/w...
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Winter storm puts electric utilities on alert for outages, disruptions
Utilities are bracing for heavy demand, with at least one warning of extended power outages.
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