: the amount of power made available by an energy producer (such as a power plant) to meet fundamental demands by consumers
—often used before another noun
baseload power
Wind and solar have the drag of unreliability. Unless attached to costly batteries they are useless for meeting baseload demand.—
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The challenge of uncertainty Luke Bolar, who leads external affairs for ClearPath, says that he is encouraged by the administration’s focus on next-generation nuclear and geothermal – potential baseload power sources that his organization has promoted for years.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
West Virginia Representative Carol Miller, a co-chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus, said the country needs the dependable baseload power that coal provides.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That means energy sources must be baseload—always on, unlike solar or wind.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Wright’s May 23 emergency order cited concerns the Midwest could face a summer electricity shortage due to a lack of available coal, gas and nuclear plants that can provide stable baseload power.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 11 June 2025
West Virginia Representative Carol Miller, a co-chair of the Congressional Coal Caucus, said the country needs the dependable baseload power that coal provides.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
That means energy sources must be baseload—always on, unlike solar or wind.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Wright’s May 23 emergency order cited concerns the Midwest could face a summer electricity shortage due to a lack of available coal, gas and nuclear plants that can provide stable baseload power.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
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“Baseload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseload. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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