Wind Energy's Summer Slump Bolsters Natural Gas Dominance

Last week, U.S. wind power output slumped to the lowest in almost three years, and generators ramped up natural gas use to keep the lights on. This is not a glitch or a one-time occurrence. It is simply the reality and highlights the difference between reliability and climate ambitions. And the former will always trump the latter. July has not been a good month for wind energy in the United States. According to LSEG data cited by Reuters’ Gavin Maguire last week, the first three weeks of the month saw a 78% decline in wind power generation.…