Peaker Plants

from Uptown Chats Hosted by Jaron Burke, Lonnie Portis, WE ACT for Environmental Justice

Ever wonder why your utility bill is higher in the summer? Join Jaron and Lonnie to learn how peak demand and peaker plants affect both the cost of electricity and the air quality in NYC communities. Our special guest this week is WE ACT’s Senior Policy Advisor, Yuwa Vosper. Check out one of our previous episodes to learn more about energy justice and how our electricity grid works Episode 4: Energy Democracy – Power to the People Extra Resources: What is Peak Demand? (Energy Sage) You can also listen to this episode on YouTube. Got questions? Email us at [email protected] Connect with the show: Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Donate to WE ACT for Environmental Justice You can also listen to this episode on YouTube. Got questions? Email us at [email protected] Connect with the show: Follow us on Instagram Follow us on Facebook Donate to WE ACT for Environmental Justice

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