Researchers from China have compared the life‑cycle economic performance of thermal energy storage (TES) and heat pumps (HP) for industrial heating applications under negative price conditions. “To our knowledge, prior techno-economic comparisons […]
It’s time for utility bill reform
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Marc Brown is executive vice president of public policy and state affairs for the Consumer Energy Alliance, which works to […]
Why Utility Profits Could Be the Next Target
Electricity prices are heading up. Utility operating costs, raw materials, and fuel (obviously), are all heading up and no sign of stopping. Now higher capital costs courtesy of the Fed can also […]
Trump’s coal crusade is failing
Listen to the episode on: The biggest story in Washington is President Trump’s rejection of AI safety regulation. But the White House is waging an equally consequential regulatory battle against carbon regulations. […]
A Continent Squeezed
Europe’s growing diesel crisis is becoming a major drain on the bloc’s economy Europe is the most reliant major economy on diesel. With diesel prices at record highs, this is a major […]
How the Energy Transition Could Reshape Companies’ Cashflows
The energy transition and carbon pricing are driving technology disruption, reshaping demand for goods and services, and already impacting corporate cashflows. But what does that all mean for costs and revenues? That’s […]
U.S. solar module production reaches historic 100 GW landmark
The United States passed a special solar manufacturing landmark during the second quarter of 2026; cumulative domestic production of solar PV modules reached 100 GWp-dc. While this production landmark seemed like a […]
U.S. solar capacity nears 300 GW, enough to power 50 million homes
The United States has surpassed a major clean energy milestone, reaching enough operating solar capacity to power more than 50 million American households. The cumulative national solar footprint now stands at 299.4 GWdc across […]
India’s Coal Demand Set to Jump 4.2% as Plant Stocks Hit Critical Lows
The share of coal-fired power plants in India running on critically low levels of coal inventory has soared in recent weeks to nearly 40% of all operational coal plants, Reuters reported on […]
Wholesale Gas Prices Are Reaching Consumers Faster, ECB Says
The surge in wholesale natural gas prices is set to pass through the retail and electricity inflation in the Eurozone faster than in the past, the European Central Bank (ECB) said in […]
