California's New Fixed Utility Charge Has Sparked A Heated Debate
Two years ago, California lawmakers quietly passed a complex energy bill that transformed how residents are billed for electricity.
The Complex Road of Renewable Energy Development in Morocco
A significant project in Morocco aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy has hit a major roadblock.
Shell's Strategic Shift From Gas Stations to EV Charging Stations
Energy giant Shell is shifting gears, planning to sell off some of its gas stations to make room for more electric vehicle charging stations.
Legal Battle Emerges Over $10 Billion Wind Power Transmission Line Through Arizona's Cultural Heartland
In a legal move, a federal judge is being urged to issue a halt on construction for a $10 billion transmission line that is intended to carry wind-generated electricity from a remote area in southeastern Arizona to customers as distant as California.
Extreme Cold Freezes Gas Production, Sparks Concerns of Record Electricity Demand and Soaring Prices
Recent sub-zero temperatures across the United States have caused gas wells to freeze, resulting in an 11-month low in gas production, according to Reuters.
Energy Information Administration Report Predicts Oil Price Increase and Growth in Renewable Diesel Production
The Energy Information Administration's Short-Term Energy Outlook Report highlights several predictions, including an increase in crude oil prices heading into 2024, while diesel fuel prices are expected to remain below $4 per gallon for most of that year.
The Potential Strain on the U.S. Power Grid Amid the Electric Vehicle Boom
The increasing adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S., with over half of new cars expected to be electric by 2030, could strain the nation's electric grid, which is ill-prepared for such a shift from fossil fuel-based power.
European Uprising Underway over Electric Vehicles
Ever since the war started between Russia and Ukraine, many European countries have reverted to using coal and other less environmentally friendly practices.
Enabling Hydrogen Accessibility for Truckers
Many truckers and trucking companies in California are worried about the future due to a recent regulation that requires half of all vehicles to be electric by 2030.
Budget cuts, incoming: companies make sacrifices to meet energy price volatility
Volatile energy price swings are causing a ruckus among companies across all sectors, according to a recent survey taken by Zurich-based ABB Electrification, the appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing arm of industrial automation provider ABB
DOE recommends that trucking companies seek government incentives to offset upfront costs for zero-emission vehicles
It’s no grand secret: the transition to green energy-operated heavy duty vehicles has a hefty price tag.
Why is the US energy output mostly “nonrenewable”?
The US has a long history of relying on nonrenewable energy sources like coal, oil, and natural gas to power its economy.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm was on the hunt at the CES show
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm is the head of the United States Department of Energy (DOE), which is responsible for formulating and implementing national energy policy.
Europe’s energy crisis was avoided by a warm winter
According to economists and officials, the looming “energy apocalypse” that was set to cripple the continent was narrowly avoided due to unusually warm weather throughout the region.
The EU & the US are going head-to-head over the Inflation Reduction Act
In the recently-passed IRA bill, the United States is offering tax benefits to those renewable energy companies operating domestically.
U.S. and Mexico’s trade chiefs are ready to talk about energy policies
After the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade was implanted in 2020, (replacing the previous Nafta pact that was in place for twenty years) the United States and Canada filed complaints against Mexico’s electricity policy.
An Energy War in Europe is waging
Sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical issues regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are showing Europe how energy-dependent it is.
U.K. postpones energy-saving rules for businesses
The threat of wiping out profits has left businesses across Europe scrambling for a way to deal with the energy crisis after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Rolling blackouts and heat brutalize California’s energy grid
Very shortly after announcing a ban on new gas-powered vehicles and encouraging electric car implementation, California’s electric grid is suffering one of its hottest and crippling summers on record.
Natural gas competition is creating a crisis spilling into the U.S.
Countries in the European Union are scrambling for better alternatives to Russian fuel, creating a fever pitch and an energy crisis which is starting to bleed into the American grid.