electric power generation
-
Rail
Is electrifying the freight rail network cost prohibitive?
The costs to electrify freight rail in the U.S., albeit expensive, extend beyond strictly capital costs to questions about electric grid reliability and how best…
Read More » -
Infographics
-
Rail
Commentary: Is saving coal a fool’s errand?
Railroad expert Jim Blaze writes about coal, a key commodity hauled by rail. The amount of coal being hauled by rail is declining. Why? And…
Read More » -
Economics
Reversing a long downward trend, U.S. CO2 emissions rose in 2018: report
A strong economy led to more CO2 emissions from industry and from buildings, offsetting the move away from coal.
Read More »