Power, Vol.154, No.1, 20-20, 2010
The US Gas Rebound
"It's deja all over again," said Yogi Berra. The Hall of Fame catcher could easily have been predicting the coming resurgence of natural gas-fired generation. Yes, a few more coal plants will be completed this year, but don't expect any new plant announcements. A couple of nuclear plants may actually break ground, but don't hold your breath. Many more wind turbines will dot the landscape as renewable portfolio standards dictate resource planning, but their peak generation contribution will be small. The dash for gas in the U.S. has begun, again.