: 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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Google has also invested in geothermal energy and small nuclear reactor projects, which can also provide baseload power with no carbon emissions.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
But, Trump, in his latest memo, argued that the Biden administration’s agreement would endanger a key source of baseload power, which can be deployed at any time.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 June 2025
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
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Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
But, Trump, in his latest memo, argued that the Biden administration’s agreement would endanger a key source of baseload power, which can be deployed at any time.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 13 June 2025
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
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“Baseload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseload. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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