Finally, the U.S. energy independence debate has taken a significant step towards a more serious discussion for what this actually means for Washington’s place in the world. As anyone reading my analysis (not […]
Europe and Asia are the leading destinations for U.S. coal exports in 2012
About 75% of U.S. coal exports were shipped to Europe and Asia in 2012, continuing the growth of the past few years with exports this year expected to reach an all-time high. […]
How Would We Implement A Carbon Tax? (Almost) Everything You Need To Know
If you had told me on Tuesday morning that I was about to spend my day at a standing room only event that had nothing to do with the election, I would’ve […]
Why Are Permits Needed for LNG Export Terminals?
Last year, the Department of Energy (DOE) granted Cheniere Energy a permit to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a terminal at Sabine Pass in Louisiana. The terminal is currently used as […]
EU backs down on airline carbon tax
The European Union backed down Monday from a plan to levy carbon emission surcharges on international flights entering or exiting the Continent. Monday’s move came in the face of strong protests from […]
How Do We Lower Solar Installation Costs And Open The Market To Securitized Portfolios: Standardize And Harmonize
Soft costs can be pretty tough. The cost of solar installations can be generally separated into “hard” costs — representing primary components such as modules, racking, inverters — and soft costs including […]
Renewables to rival coal for power generation in 2035 says IEA
The global energy map is changing in dramatic fashion, the International Energy Agency said as it launched the 2012 edition of the World Energy Outlook (WEO). The Agency’s flagship publication, released today […]
UK Researchers Rewriting Electric Car Psychology
When a suped-up Lotus Exige broke the UK land-speed record for electric vehicles at an astonishing 151mph, it blasted away the preconception that electric cars were glorified milk floats. Consumer psychologists at […]
U.S. Natural Gas Exports Poised For Takeoff
Shale gas is the energy topic of the day. Production is increasing, but so is gas demand – for electric generation, transportation, and as an industrial feedstock. However, perhaps the most significant […]
Can Solar Follow Wind Into the Power Trading Market?
Independent power producers (IPPs) have, to date, largely relied on securing power purchase agreements (PPAs) with utilities for the price certainty needed to finance utility-scale solar projects. Because the levelized cost of […]
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