Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in June 2023 compared to June 2022, rising to 1,260,00 units. In the end, plugins represented 19% share of the overall auto market (13% BEV […]
FERC publishes new guidance for US grid interconnections
“This new rule will enable America’s vast power generation resources to connect to the grid in a reliable, efficient, transparent and timely manner, and in doing so, help provide more reliable, resilient […]
Incandescent lightbulbs are now banned in the US
The Department of Energy (DOE) rules around lightbulbs have long been a lightning rod of sorts in American politics. Former president Barack Obama tried to phase out inefficient bulbs, but his successor […]
Geothermal Energy: The Hot New Trend In Renewable Power
An increasing number of countries are exploring the potential to develop their geothermal energy capacity as governments look to expand their energy portfolios to include a broader range of renewable sources. As […]
Australian utility signs first vanadium flow battery contract for long duration storage
Western Australian power company Horizon Power is testing a vanadium flow battery (VFB) to experiment with long duration energy storage in remote locations. The pilot project at Kunnunura – hailed as the first […]
Biden Administration Proposes Hike In Fuel Economy Standards
The Biden Administration is proposing raising the fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles and light trucks by 2032 in an effort to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s […]
It’s Time For The U.S. To Chart A New Path For Offshore Wind
In May, ships started arriving in New Bedford, Massachusetts carrying offshore wind turbines taller than a football field is long. These turbines are now being installed 15 miles off the coast of […]
Engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials
Engineers have created a ‘supercapacitor’ made of ancient, abundant materials, that can store large amounts of energy. Made of just cement, water, and carbon black (which resembles powdered charcoal), the device could […]
The Imminent Peak In Permian Oil: What Does it Mean For Investors?
In this article, I will update the general trends now being observed with daily production out of the Permian basin. In past articles, I’ve discussed the fact that it was clear that the […]
Power to the People: Microgrid Gives Community Control of Its Energy
A residential development in Florida provides a model for the future of grid modernization, showcasing reliability and resiliency. Community microgrids provide a new approach to the design and operation of the The […]
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