A new reactor at Georgia’s Vogtle nuclear power plant is now in commercial operation, according to an announcement from Georgia Power, one of the plant’s owners. It is the first new nuclear […]
Young workers are flocking to renewable jobs, but the sector remains short on labor, reports show
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Two new reports examining hiring and recruitment data for companies in the renewable energy sector show them ramping […]
Dwindling Rig Count May Finally Lead To Lower Shale Oil Output
Despite record U.S. oil production last year, output this year is set to decline, with the oil rig count dropping over the last three months. The U.S. saw increased activity in its […]
World EV Sales Now 19% Of World Auto Sales!
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 […]
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