A decade ago, China was widely expected to become a shale powerhouse. By some estimates, it holds more technically recoverable shale gas than the United States, and there was real optimism that […]
US shale oil producers are wise to avoid the temptation of higher prices
With little slack in the system, soaring prices don’t give operators that much of an incentive to let rip via Financial Times – Oil & Gas industry https://ift.tt/1LubOPW
Firm solar and storage costs fall to $54/MWh, says IRENA
A new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds that round‑the‑clock solar and wind paired with battery storage deliver power at lower cost than new fossil fuel generation in high‑quality […]
How Ireland’s ‘stable’ political landscape facilitates long-term renewable energy planning
“We have a very stable political landscape that means that we have consistently stable policy that’s coming out in a very predictable [and] organic manner,” Maguire explained, pointing to a cross-party consensus […]
The Time Is Now: Permitting Reform Is the Foundation of America’s Energy Future
The American Public Power Association welcomes renewed bipartisan negotiations in the Senate on permitting reform. America’s demand for electricity is rising at a pace few anticipated just a few years ago. The […]
The spot mirage: Low wholesale prices show the future, but are a poor signal for new wind and solar
Wholesale electricity prices are too low to support either new generation, or even old generation. There is no investment signal. So I have have a suggestion. The post The spot mirage: Low […]
PJM floats options for capacity market overhaul
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The PJM Interconnection on Wednesday proposed three broad frameworks for reforming its markets to help ensure its 13-state […]
IEA: Tight Gas Markets Will Last Through 2030
The war in Iran and the subsequent loss of LNG supply from the Middle East are altering the medium-term outlook of global natural gas balances, with tighter markets set to last longer […]
Competitive markets are best for virtual power plants, consumers
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Shannon Anderson is director of virtual power plant policy at Solar United Neighbors. Optional Caption Permission granted by Shannon Anderson […]
EDP Renewables and Meta ink PPA for 250-MW solar project
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Meta has reached a long-term power purchase agreement with EDP Renewables North America to offtake energy from Cypress Knee Solar, […]
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