What has gone wrong with the economy? Can it be fixed?Our Finite World
The economy seems to be headed toward a collapse scenario of the type Dr. Joseph Tainter talks about in his book, the Collapse of Complex Societies.| Our Finite World
America’s energy grid is ready for an upgrade. Our current energy system is under strain, with working families facing rising costs. Furthermore, new technologies like AI are expected to grow […] The post For Clean Energy to Thrive, Congress Must Pass the SPEED Act to Fix the Permitting Process appeared first on SIIA.| SIIA
Heat pumps may not be the golden child of the federal government like they were under President Biden, but that hasn’t put a dent in their popularity with everyone else. See why heat pumps continue to gain traction and what to expect as we head into 2026. The post Heat pumps surge ahead: What HVAC contractors need to know now appeared first on ACCA HVAC Blog.| ACCA HVAC Blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA), the national trade association representing America’s competitive power suppliers, today congratulated Laura Swett on being sworn in as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and expressed appreciation to David Rosner for his leadership and service as outgoing chair. The post EPSA Congratulates New FERC Chairman Laura Swett, Calls for Market Certainty to Meet Surging Power Demand appeared first on EPSA.| EPSA
Unprecedented demand for electricity is prompting major private sector investments to shore up the grid’s security and reliability, amid the Trump Administration’s cancellation of Biden era clean energy funds.| The Real Estate Roundtable
Houstonians may be feeling blue about a new ranking of the greenest cities in the U.S. Among the country’s 100 largest cities based on population, Houston ranks 99th across 28 key indicators of “green” living in a new study from personal finance website WalletHub. The only city with a lower ranking is Glendale, Arizona. Last year, Houston landed at No. 98 on the WalletHub list. “‘Green’ living means a choice to engage in cleaner, more sustainable habits in order to preserve the pl...| Energy Capital
The economy seems to be headed toward a collapse scenario of the type Dr. Joseph Tainter talks about in his book, the Collapse of Complex Societies.| Our Finite World
Statement from EPSA President and CEO Todd Snitchler on Senate Confirmation of FERC Commissioners David LaCerte and Laura Swett The post EPSA Welcomes FERC Confirmations, Stresses Need for Strong Power Market Oversight and Investment Certainty to Ensure Grid Reliability appeared first on EPSA.| EPSA
The post Hydrogen in Iron Making: Is Hydrogen Injection in a Blast Furnace the Best Way to Cut Emissions ? appeared first on Transition Asia.| Transition Asia
The post Enabling China’s Green Steel Transition: CAPEX development, grid decarbonisation and subsidy support appeared first on Transition Asia.| Transition Asia
We close out our Catching Up On Climate series this week with Dave Ernsberger & Mark Eramo, Co-Presidents of S&P Global Commodity Insights and Members… The post Dave Ernsberger & Mark Eramo, Co-Presidents, S&P Global Commodity Insights appeared first on SmarterMarkets™.| SmarterMarkets™
I present three reasons why oil prices tend not to rise over time. The supply and demand model of economists omits the interconnections caused by physics.| Our Finite World
EnergyQuest sees a scenario where WA's miners, mineral processors and the South West power grid all need more gas at the same time. "That may be a difficult equation for WA to balance."| Boiling Cold
Claudia Sheinbaum’s reforms prioritize renewable energy in Mexico, balancing state utility dominance with increased private investment for a greener future.| A greener life, a greener world
We continue our Summer Playlist this week by welcoming Catherine Flax back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Catherine is CEO at Zefiro Methane Corp. David Greely…| SmarterMarkets™
We continue our Summer Playlist this week by welcoming Catherine Flax back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Catherine is CEO at Zefiro Methane Corp. David Greely…| SmarterMarkets™
Texas is expected to see a 77-gigawatt decrease in power generation capacity within the next 10 years under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Trump recently signed into law, a new forecast shows.| Energy Capital
To so many central Canadians, Alberta’s sense of alienation is inexplicable, even contemptible. But for John Weissenberger, a transplant from Montreal who built his career, family and life in Alberta, what’s truly confounding is the West’s enduring faith in Canada. In this sweeping essay – by turns passionate, lyrical and coolly analytical – Weissenberger explains the roots and reasons for Alberta’s frustration, charts the many ways central Canada has plundered and sneered at this...| C2C Journal
New data indicates that world diesel, copper, and platinum supplies are constrained. Nuclear power has fallen in supply. Tariffs are a new solution.| Our Finite World
Gov. Phil Murphy has been campaigning for a better deal for New Jerseyans on their electric bills, most recently by accusing regional electric grid operator PJM of allowing market manipulation and partnering with Pennsylvania to push PJM into establishing a cap on prices for power sold at capacity auctions. This kind of political meddling in a competitive market is deeply troubling.| EPSA
Last week, The Indy explored the reasons why young people are leaving Newfoundland and Labrador. Today, we’re exploring ideas that might bring them back.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
As my blog turns 9 net zero realism is growing, notably in the US but also in the UK as opposition parties commit to ditching the target| Watt-Logic
How will Trump's first days in office affect the U.S. economy?| Foreign Policy
Few things about Donald Trump’s recent election are causing worse disarray worldwide than the incoming U.S. President’s vow to erect a tariff wall against all imports in order to spur a resurgence in American manufacturing might. Canada’s up to $200-billion-a-year worth of oil and natural gas exports lie at stake, feared to be among the new Administration’s tariff targets. But how strong is the basis for such fears? Probing the political psychology of Trump’s economic and trade poli...| C2C Journal
We continue our Markets in Transition series this week by welcoming back Robert Friedland, Founder & Executive Chairman at Ivanhoe Mines. David Greely sits down…| SmarterMarkets™
In my new report I describe the problems with relying on electricity interconnectors for security of supply| Watt-Logic
Our Summer Playlist continues this week with Hannah Hauman, Global Head of Carbon Trading at Trafigura. David Greely sits down with Hannah to discuss how…| SmarterMarkets™
With the election rapidly approaching I take a look at what the manifestos for each party say about energy - this time the Lib Dems| Watt-Logic
With the election rapidly approaching I take a look at what the manifestos for each party say about energy - this time Labour| Watt-Logic
With the election rapidly approaching I take a look at what the manifestos for each party say about energy, starting with the Conservatives| Watt-Logic
Ofgem is minded to reject all but one of the interconnector projects applying for authorisation in the cap and floor regime| Watt-Logic
Nuclear regulation is strangling delivery of new reactors. Timescales are long, costs are high. Reform is essential if targets are to be met| Watt-Logic
This week on Setting Course, we welcome Nat Bullard back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Nat is an Analyst, Speaker, and Advisor on Decarbonization. SmarterMarkets™ host…| SmarterMarkets™
This week on Setting Course, we welcome Nat Bullard back into the SmarterMarkets™ studio. Nat is an Analyst, Speaker, and Advisor on Decarbonization. SmarterMarkets™ host…| SmarterMarkets™
The opening of the Viking Link has been greeted with enthusiasm but relying on interconnectors carries risks| Watt-Logic
A disappointing roadmap from the Government plus the AGR retirement schedule risk periods of zero nuclear power later this decade| Watt-Logic
My report, "Prospects for nuclear energy in the UK" explains that the Government's ambitions for nuclear are too timid| Watt-Logic
Off-shore wind targets are increasing, but with rising OEM losses, failing tenders and project cancellations, they look unlikely to be met.| Watt-Logic
