According to some friends who have the latest “Full Self Driving” (FSD) hardware and V14.2 of the software, the self-driving capabilities are really, really good now. One of those friends has driven […]
Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Trump EPA Final Rule That Delays Methane Pollution Protections from Oil and Gas Industry
Unlawful Delay Ignores Health Risks, Energy Waste, Widespread Opposition Contact Sierra Club — Shannon Van Hoesen, shannon.vanhoesen@sierraclub.org Environmental Defense Fund — Sharyn Stein, sstein@edf.org Clean Air Task Force — Samantha Sadowski, ssadowski@catf.us […]
Three years on, AI’s vibes come up against grid realities
It’s been three years since ChatGPT kicked off a frantic sprint to build the physical infrastructure for a new species of intelligent machines. Seeing the race as zero-sum, the top tech companies […]
Reimagining the Grid: How Microgrids Can Strengthen Utility Resilience
Microgrids have long been viewed as bespoke energy systems mostly deployed by universities, hospitals, and corporations looking to ensure power reliability and reduce costs. Widespread outages caused by major named storms, such […]
Oversupply Warning Jolts India’s Solar Buildout
India’s solar sector has hit that awkward stage of adolescence where ambition seems to be outpacing demand. And now the adults in the room are issuing critical warnings. A new letter from […]
Graphene Breakthrough Challenges Lithium Ion’s Dominance in Energy Storage
As the spread of renewable energy continues to ramp up around the world, finding more efficient and affordable technologies for energy storage has become a high-priority issue for global energy security. While […]
A Global Copper Crunch Is Looming
The International Energy Agency (IEA) expects a major copper deficit to emerge over the next decade, as demand for the metal rises sharply. Unless global mining for copper is expanded at an […]
Utilities give up hope on using hydrogen in their gas grids, prepare to phase out pipeline network
Most European utilities have given up on the idea of green hydrogen and are preparing to phase out pipeline networks and invest in battery storage instead. The post Utilities give up hope […]
Europe’s Soft Gas Prices Put the Squeeze on U.S. LNG Traders
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas have been on a record-breaking streak this year, on track to book a 40% annual surge in November, thanks to strong European demand. There is just […]
Coal generator hit with heavy fines by regulator for bidding behaviour and inflating prices
Coal generator pinged and fined by regulator for irregular and high bidding prices. "We are watching and will take action where required," the regulator said. The post Coal generator hit with heavy […]
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