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Nuclear Plant Closures And Renewables Increase Electricity Prices & Unreliability, Testifies Michael Shellenberger to U.S. Senate

Environmental Progress

As a result, 1,280 people died from cold from unaffordable electrical power, researchers calculate, between 2011 and 2014. [24] The study authors concluded that higher variability was the main driver of higher costs. [18] 20] Electricity prices in Germany have risen 50 percent in the 15 years since 2007. [21] Accessed March 5, 2020. [26]