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From the NY Times... Shale Gas Revolution By DAVID BROOKS The United States seem

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From the NY Times...
Shale Gas Revolution
By DAVID BROOKS

The United States seems to possess a 100-year supply of natural gas, a cleaner, cheaper energy source than other fossil fuels. Will America blow this blessing?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/opinion/brooks-the-shale-gas-revolution.html

Taming Unruly Wind Power
By MATTHEW L. WALD

After experiencing energy excesses that could have caused blackouts, utilities in the Northwest asked consumers to participate in a program in which they store surplus electricity at home.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/business/energy-environment/as-wind-energy-use-grows-utilities-seek-to-stabilize-power-grid.html

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From the NY Times...
Shale Gas Revolution
By DAVID BROOKS

The United States seems to possess a 100-year supply of natural gas, a cleaner, cheaper energy source than other fossil fuels. Will America blow this blessing?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/04/opinion/brooks-the-shale-gas-revolution.html

Read this opinion piece from a few months back, then check your understanding by matching the following.
A. David Brooks B. MIT C. Daniel Yergin D. George Mitchell E. John Rowe
ABCDEstudied results of hydrofracking 20,000 gas wells ABCDEruns Excelon, a mostly nuclear powered utility ABCDEauthored book about energy innovation ABCDEpioneered hydrofracking ABCDEthinks current political climate prevents sensible regulation 2.

Taming Unruly Wind Power
By MATTHEW L. WALD

After experiencing energy excesses that could have caused blackouts, utilities in the Northwest asked consumers to participate in a program in which they store surplus electricity at home.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/05/business/energy-environment/as-wind-energy-use-grows-utilities-seek-to-stabilize-power-grid.html

Read this article, then match the following.
A. Grid storage B. When electricity supply is too high, turn off wind machines C. June 2010 storm D. Heat up bricks and water in residences E. When electricity supply is too high, store excess
ABCDEplan to absorb excess electricity, one that can start small and grow huge ABCDEexcess of power in the grid ABCDEplan of grid operators ABCDEplan of windmill owners ABCDE'Holy Grail'

Explanation / Answer

B, E, C, D, A


D, C, B, E, A

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