State’s transmission network says the long-term plan is to become a clean energy powerhouse, able to meet peak demand around eight times greater than current levels with firmed solar and wind. The […]
“Birds avoid turbines:” Two new studies suggest wind farms are not “killing machines” after all
Two new studies demonstrate that wind turbines might not be the "bird killing machines" they are often accused of being – and that birds are good at adapting. The post “Birds avoid turbines:” […]
U.S. coal-fired generating capacity retired in 2025 was the least in 15 years
During 2025, the U.S. electric power sector retired 2.6 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired generating capacity at four power plants, the least since 2010. At the beginning of 2025, coal plant operators had […]
The Strait of Hormuz Crisis Exposes a Fatal Flaw in Economic Thinking
A priest, an engineer, and an economist are stranded on a desert island. The first order of business is to get some food. The priest suggests that they all pray. The practical-minded […]
Opec production falls more than a quarter as Iran war hits oil exports
Output dropped by biggest volume on record in March with closure of Strait of Hormuz hitting Gulf producers via Financial Times – Energy https://ift.tt/LOFZUsl
Solar generation to rise 17% this summer: EIA
This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Solar energy generation this summer is expected to grow 17% over 2025 production, helping meet rising peaks during […]
Airport Group Warns Europe Risks Jet Fuel Crunch in Weeks
Europe faces a systemic jet-fuel shortage in three weeks’ time if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted until then, a regional airport trade association warns. A fuel crunch would trigger severe disruptions to […]
Negative electricity prices return to France, Germany
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting’s latest analysis finds negative hourly electricity prices returned to the French and German markets last week, while the British, Dutch and Nordic markets registered their lowest daily averages since […]
CPUC Wastes a Golden Opportunity to Right Wrongs of Previous Community Solar Decisions that Harm Californians with Lower Incomes
SAN FRANCISCO — Yesterday the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) issued a proposed decision in the Community Solar Proceeding (A.22-05-022) that virtually ensures that no community solar projects will be developed at […]
As EV load grows, utilities use managed charging to harness flexibility, lower costs
Active managed charging can delay costly system upgrades while saving individual customers money on their bills, utilities, automakers and aggregators say, but a lack of standardized data-sharing is slowing adoption. via Utility […]
