Efficient LED lights are appearing more and more in homes, businesses and industry. Today, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) use about 85% less electricity than a conventional lighting source such as an incandescent […]
Toyota Executive: Hydrogen Currently Runs $50 for 300 Miles-worth of ‘Fuel’
Toyota is one of the most outspoken proponents of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, even ditching its partnership with Tesla Motors to focus on the Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle. But even with […]
It’s Official: California Moves Grid Planning Toward the Edge
On Thursday, the California Public Utilities Commission officially opened a proceeding that will set the ground rules for a multi-year transformation of distribution grid planning (PDF). It’s the first state in the […]
Bakken fuels North Dakota’s oil production growth
North Dakota crude oil production surpassed 1.0 million barrels per day (bbl/d) in April and May (the latest data available). This record is the result of increasing crude oil production from the […]
Renewables Rising: Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Biomass Will Top Hydropower in 2014
Wind, solar, geothermal and biomass are surpassing hydropower as the dominant forms of renewable electricity. And according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, this new ranking is expected to last […]
New Drilling Largely Driven By Debt
Major oil and gas companies are taking on an increasing share of debt in order to maintain drilling momentum, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Beginning around 2010, energy […]
For a Wind-Powered City, Heat Pumps Are Key
Replacing conventional building boilers with electric heat pumps in New York City buildings could substantially increase the viability of renewable energy use in the city, according to a recent study from researchers […]
Recent activity and growth in the Permian Basin
According to current estimates, the Permian Basin is one of the largest oilfields in the world. A recent presentation from Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) showed the total recoverable resource potential of the […]
5 Things Ukraine Must Do To Become Energy Independent
There are exactly five things Kiev must do to become energy independent and disentangle itself from the Russian-driven geopolitical gas war: 1. Sell its pipeline system (most importantly); 2. Sell the remaining […]
Oil price volatility hits European airlines
European airline shares have fallen sharply as growing violence in Iraq marks the end of an unprecedented period of low volatility in oil prices.Brent crude hit a nine-month high of $115 a […]
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