Natural gas-fired power generation in the United States has soared to a record high so far this year, driving up global gas demand. U.S. power producers generated a total of 55.6 million […]
$21 Billion Needed to Bring Electricity to World’s Poorest by 2030
Bringing electricity supply to several hundred million of the world’s poorest would require investments of $21.3 billion by 2030. This is according to the Global Association for the off-grid solar energy industry, […]
Bonus solar: Utilities need to change their tune on time of use and flexible tariffs
The roll-out of smart meters in several states has provoked much debate about introduction of time-of-use and flexible electricity pricing. The present approach reflects traditional utility behaviour. Poor consumer education and unexpected […]
It’s Happening: See-Through Solar Windows Kick Fossil Energy To The Curb
The see-through solar field is poised for widespread adoption, as indicated by an array of more than 200 sleek, black solar windows to be installed at a building in Australia. The post […]
BP Ditches Goal to Cut Oil and Gas Production by 2030
BP has scrapped a previous target to reduce its oil and gas production by the end of the decade as the UK-based supermajor is pivoting back to its core hydrocarbons business to […]
Beyond Net Metering: Unlocking win-win scenarios through robust DER valuation frameworks
For the past 20 years, Net energy metering (NEM) has been a key contributor to the clean energy transition by supporting the adoption of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as customer-sited solar […]
Is Nuclear Power the Future of Green Energy for Big Tech?
Following the news of the Three Mile Island restart plans to power Microsoft’s AI data centers and the revival of Holtec’s Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed in […]
Emissions From LNG Are Worse Than From Burning Coal
The fossil fuel industry has a multi-billion-dollar plan to build new LNG (liquified natural gas) terminals in the Gulf of Mexico near the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. One of the reasons […]
Solar and Wind Energy Prices Plummet to Record Lows
Europe has experienced negative energy prices several times this year, as the rapid pace of development of solar and wind energy outpaces the region’s ability to cope with excess supply. Electricity prices […]
At What Oil Price Will Shale Drillers Stop Drilling?
By Dan Doyle (@dandoyleoil) and Chris Ryan, CPA, President and CFO of Reliance Well Services and Arena Resources “I will cut your energy prices in half” A Trump campaign pledge for sure, […]
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