Cspan, 45 years and counting, powered by cable. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Held a hearing on the challenges associated with growing demand for electric power in the United States. The witnesses outlined the potential cost and security risks of retiring natural gas plants too soon and called for a balanced approach that included nuclear and Renewable Energy sources. This runs an hour and 45 minutes. Today we ask you to discuss the risk of opportunities. In the halfcentury after world war ii, demand for electricity grew along with our economy, but in the decade following, the implementation of the freetrade agreement, which was in the 1990s, annual electricity demand growth fell by nearly 45 . 45 . For the past two decades, the demand and load has been flat across the country. We are here today because that appears to be coming to an end rapidly. With exponential growth, utility and grid experts are telling us that it is poised for truly remarkable growth. Meeting
At 7 00 a. M. Eastern. Now we are going to take you over to the Senate Energy committee hearing. It is getting underway now come alive on cspan. We will talk about the growing demand for electric power in the u. S. And the impact on the electric grid. Here it is. Today we ask you to discuss the risk of opportunities. In the halfcentury after world war ii, demand for electricity grew along with our economy, but in the decade following, the implementation of the freetrade agreement, which was in the 1990s, annual electricity demand growth fell by nearly 45 . 45 . For the past two decades, the demand and load has been flat across the country. We are here today because that appears to be coming to an end rapidly. With exponential growth, utility and grid experts are telling us that it is poised for truly remarkable growth. Meeting the demand growth may be one of the greatest challenges we face. Our economy and defense of our country i want to thank the witnesses for sharing their perspecti
See arts and music being celebrated and then just, you know, bringing people back into the city of San Francisco. Night markets bringing a bounceback in San Francisco. We have a preview of the event celebrating south asian culture with local vendors, food and dance. And houses in San Francisco are famous for bold colors but this house is really sticking out from the rest, good morning. Im Gianna Franco and im curious to see that house and i want to see it inperson. I think lot of people will be up there at the park. Its heating up its beautiful outside. What we are seeing right now its going to be a lovely day. Yes i want is. You know what else is nice reed . Its the weekend. And were super excited about it because were going to have some very nice temperatures. Maybe get a chance to get out and about and enjoy this gorgeous area that we live in. All right, lets take a look at this forecast this morning. And say hello to darren peck. Hi. Good morning guys. It is going start cooling dow
President biden and the first lady in the bay area this morning for a series of fundraisers as the election inches closer. But will there be any distractions . Were tracking the visit. A significant amount of renters are going to pay more. And a significant amount of Single Family detached homes high usage are going to pay less. A controversial change is coming to your power bill. The new fixed rate that has people talking. I think its amazing to see arts and music being celebrated and then just, you know, bringing people back into the city of San Francisco. Night markets bringing a bounceback in San Francisco. We have a preview of the event celebrating south asian culture with local vendors, food and dance. And houses in San Francisco and houses in San Francisco and houses in San Francisco are famous for bold colors, but this house is really sticking out from the rest. Going to have to get new selfies reed in the care because i have so many with the painted ladies behind me. Im Gianna
To enjoy todays sunny warm weather. This was the scene in pacifica this afternoon. No beach, no problem. We saw sun bathers laying out on their towels and blankets at delorous park. Then, the waterfront, perfect day to sit outside and enjoy a meal or a beverage. People are not complaining. I like it when it is sunny. Nice that you have a little bit of wind to hold it down a little bit. This is perfect weather. I would say so. I think paul would agree, too. You have been preparing us to get ready of the temperatures and boy we saw it firsthand. Yes. Today was the warm day in San Francisco. First time we topped 80 degrees since the middle of october. Last year, plenty of sunshine outside. You can see it from our hotel camera as well. 81 degrees the high in the city. Not that much warmer as you go farther inland. Middle 80s. Upper 70s at half moon bay. Look at the cooler temperatures, cooler than where we topped out. Middle 60 s in San Francisco and oakland that is 1517 degrees cooler tha