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PERKINS: THE CHALLENGE OF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY GAP

Written on: April 17, 2023

. From the Propane Education & Research Council

As electricity demand rises, generating capacity is at risk of serious decline. Coal and natural gas plants are being forced to close due to federal requirements and other commitments. The resulting gap – the electricity supply gap – is the challenge PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins tackles in his latest op-ed.

The piece was published in two Virginia newspapers, the Richmond Times-Dispatch and the Roanoke Times. It’s a good read and a resounding call to embrace low-carbon energy like propane to close the gap without sacrificing progress on climate issues. The editorial can be found here