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In Massachusetts, a state with the third highest electricity prices in the nation, the governor has asked an oversight agency…| IER
In Massachusetts, a state with the third highest electricity prices in the nation, the governor has asked an oversight agency…| IER
Where the permitting reform rubber meets the road. A record number of Americans went electric vehicle shopping last quarter. Between July and September, EVs accounted for 10% of new vehicle … Continue Reading The Fast Lane to Electric Vehicle Charging| Energy Institute Blog
Our power supply is normally pretty reliable, but last week we had a an outage. Although we've got solar, we don't (currently) have an islanding switch, so when the grid goes down, so do we. This power outage only lasted about 45 minutes, but came at a really bad time: I was due to be interviewing someone, so had to try and get signal so that I could at least send a SMS and tell them that we'd need to re-schedule. I used to have a UPS, but didn't replace it after the battery reached end-of-li...| www.bentasker.co.uk
Even without tariffs, Bitcoin mining is a brutally competitive, low-margin business, and that has only intensified in 2025 The post Trump’s Bitcoin dream collides with tariff reality appeared first on International Finance.| International Finance
Hotly debated mega-complexes needed to power the AI boom are spurring political calculations in campaigns across the country.| UCLA Luskin
Washington — US inflation edged back to 3.0 percent in September while a crucial measure of underlying pressures cooled, a mixed result that cheered Wall Street and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates again within days. The consumer price index rose 0.3 percent from August, a touch slower than the prior […]| The Eastern Herald
Unfortunately this study is more about correlation than causality. The authors hint at a more complex story that would require much more sophisticated regression analysis to untangle. Yet the repor…| Economics Outside the Cube
Selecting high-quality electrical switches from trusted manufacturers and partnering with a reputable energy provider| ELMENS
A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a clean and secure energy future. The post The State of Utility Planning, 2025 Q3 appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Protecting vulnerable utility customers through proven programs reduces energy bill debt and reduces system-wide costs. The post How Low-Income Customer Programs Lower Energy Costs for Everyone appeared first on RMI.| RMI
As Florida’s largest municipal utility plans to build a new gas plant, changes over the past two years warrant a new look at options to meet residents’ energy needs. The post Clean Energy Portfolios Can Provide Reliable, Affordable Energy for Jacksonville appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Africa’s access to electricity restricted by high costs (IEA) Egypt seeks to defer contracted LNG cargoes (Bloomberg) Spain power grid warns about voltage swings (Bloomberg) U.S. ELECTRICITY PRICES charged to end-users (including taxes and adjusted for inflation): U.S. CRUDE OIL inventories at refineries and tank farms along the Gulf Coast increased by 6 million barrels … Continue reading Best in Energy – 9 October 2025| JKempEnergy.com
“The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson Welcome back to the control room! In Part 1, you learned the vocabulary of the power grid, including the fundamentals of power, frequency, and voltage. You have your operator’s toolkit. Now, it’s time to meet your team. Today, we’re going to […]| Simple Thread
This manual guides you through the process of building a 12V DC electric resistance heating element for a self-made heating or cooking device.| LOW←TECH MAGAZINE
Skyrocketing electricity bills are the political punching bag of the moment, with elected officials pointing fingers at everything from utility profits to data centers to clean energy policies, and voters across the country left confused about who to blame for rates that jumped by more than double the rate of inflation in the past year. […]| Inside Climate News
The Houston utility company told investors during a Tuesday conference call that its total restoration costs for the hurricane and derecho windstorm in May are estimated to be at least $1.6 billion, which likely will result in a 2% increase to Houston-area customers' bills for a period of 15 years.| KERA News
Overview:EnergyQuest has 20 years of experience in energy analysis and observations of the Australian gas industry. Usually, we can see a reasonably clear direction and a common purpose in providing natural gas to markets. In this year’s East Coast Gas Outlook, we find an industry somewhat battered and bruised without a clear path forward, and […] The post East Coast Gas Outlook 2025 **NEW RELEASE** appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
The Big One is coming, and it isn’t an earthquake in California or a hurricane in the Atlantic. It is the imminent upending of so many of the world’s norms by artificial intelligence, for good and for ill. Jobs are being swept away by AI not in the distant future, but right now. A recent […]| White House Chronicle
Let’s look at what you’ll find when you pull the wheel hubs off your livestock trailer, and what you need to consider to keep those electrical brakes in good working condition. The post How to overhaul electric trailer brakes appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsGrainews
CFE's share of power generation rises to 60%| Opportimes
Despite soaring power prices, the Government has refused to pursue the structural reforms of the electricity sector that are urgently required. 'In the end, the Government’s electricity reform package looks less | AGAINST THE CURRENT
On September 19, I was invited by Ontario’s Minister of Energy to moderate a panel discussion with some of the country’s leading energy executives. As part of that panel, I delivered a short briefing on some new polling I did to prepare for the Energy Summit. This research was independently designed and was paid for […] The post Canadian Public Opinion on Nuclear Energy appeared first on Abacus Data.| Abacus Data
The state with the most data centers is struggling to enact laws to protect electric customers and limit the energy and environmental impacts of their explosive growth.| Inside Climate News
The threat of increased rates is real, but good policy can bring lower prices as demand grows. Electricity has recently replaced eggs, beef, and gasoline as the inflation concern du … Continue Reading What Will Data Centers Do To Your Electric Bill?| Energy Institute Blog
We’ve led the nation in rate hikes. Now we’re test-driving some affordability fixes. National headlines are warning of an energy affordability crisis, with electricity rates cast as a primary culpr…| Energy Institute Blog
Troubleshoot RV electric steps with common issues and DIY fixes. Ensure reliable operation for safe and easy access.| Do It Yourself RV
The future of electricity is being discussed in terms of how we make it: whether it should be generated by nuclear, wind and solar or by coal and natural gas. Nuclear is favored by the utilities and the Trump administration, but it will take decades and untold billions of dollars to build up a sizable […]| White House Chronicle
Instead of blaming and halting California’s clean energy progress, an easier solution that would solve most of the curtailment issue would be to shut down Diablo Canyon from March to May, when ener…| Economics Outside the Cube
Dispatch from Alaska: Energy Lessons from Life Off the Grid| RMI
U.S. electricity prices were already rising because of new demand and stress from climate disasters. But Trump’s attacks on renewables could create more “scarcity,” experts say. The post Trump policies driving up electricity prices appeared first on Gas Outlook.| Gas Outlook
Darwin saw them ballooning. Without any wind. Eventually some scientists figured out their electric secret. The post How Spiders Fly appeared first on Bay Nature.| Bay Nature
Information needs to be up to date to help buyers make good decisions. With the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit expiring at the end of the month, a lot of people have been running out to the deale…| Energy Institute Blog
Media Release 8 September 2025 The road to net-zero carbon EnergyQuest has released its September 2025 EnergyQuarterly Report – the road to net-zero carbon, where it takes a close look at progress along the road to net-zero carbon. Under the Paris Agreement, Australia has committed in its current nationally determined contributions (NDC), to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by […] The post EnergyQuarterly Report – September 2025 appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
Have you been looking for fun and different craft projects to do with the kids? Try […] The post How to Make a Light-Up Paper Circuits School Bus Card appeared first on Left Brain Craft Brain.| Left Brain Craft Brain
On July 22, 2025, PJM Interconnection released the results of its 2026/2027 Base Residual Auction (BRA), clearing at a record-high FERC-imposed cap of $329.17 per megawatt-day. This 22% increase from the previous year signifies escalating demand and tightening capacity across PJM's 13-state region, leading to continued elevated electricity prices for industrial and commercial energy users. The post PJM 2026/27 Base Residual Auction Results: Record Capacity Prices in PJM appeared first on Dive...| Diversegy
Commercial electricity rates are influenced by a complex interplay of generation, transmission, and capacity costs, alongside local market dynamics. Understanding these key factors and how they are calculated is essential for businesses seeking to manage and reduce their electricity expenses. The post How Are Commercial Electricity Rates Determined? appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Energy procurement management is a strategic process crucial for businesses looking to control energy costs, especially in deregulated energy states. This article will outline the energy procurement management process, highlight best practices, and explain why many businesses trust Diversegy with their procurement plans. The post Energy Procurement Management: Process, Benefits & Best Practices appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Con Edison is proposing significant rate hikes for 2026, with electric bills expected to rise by 11.3% and gas by 13.4% across New York City and Westchester. These increases highlight the urgent need for businesses to plan energy procurement strategies for the years ahead. The post Con Edison NY Rising Energy Costs appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
As energy prices continue to rise globally, understanding and managing your energy procurement strategy is more important than ever. Whether you are a large electricity user, natural gas user, or both, this article will help you understand what drives both costs, how to shop for lower-cost energy, and the best ways to develop an effective energy strategy for your business. The post Business Gas & Electricity Comparison appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Rising capacity charges, unpredictable market prices, and mounting sustainability targets are prompting a growing number of businesses to generate their own electricity on-site. This article explores the forces driving adoption, the technologies leading the movement, and how companies are using on-site generation to protect their bottom line. The post On-Site Power Generation: How Large Energy Users Are Making Their Own Power To Offset Rising Capacity Costs appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
The Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) is a controversial policy in the PJM capacity market, designed to prevent market manipulation by ensuring state-supported power plants bid at a fair minimum price. Understanding MOPR is crucial for brokers, consultants, and large energy users to navigate procurement strategies and predict capacity costs in this evolving market. The post Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) And Its Impact On PJM Capacity Market Participants appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Electric vehicles (EVs) are quickly becoming a cornerstone of consumer transportation in the U.S., with their adoption profoundly reshaping how our electrical grid operates. This article explores how the rise in EV charging demand impacts the electricity market and what consumers can do to mitigate rising costs. The post Impact Of Electric Vehicles (EVs) On The Grid appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
In today’s interconnected energy markets, weather is often the main driver of short-term price swings and long-term infrastructure challenges. For commercial energy customers and brokers, understanding this connection is essential to navigating energy procurement and mitigating risk. The post How Weather Affects Energy Markets: Risks, Volatility, and Strategic Planning appeared first on Diversegy.| Diversegy
Stay safe, avoid delays, and enjoy stress-free camping with these essential RV spare parts every traveler should keep on hand. The post 35 RV Spare Parts Every Owner Should Keep on Hand appeared first on Camper Smarts.| Camper Smarts
Find the best suppliers for utilities in Spain. We look at electricity, gas, water, and internet providers with reviews and our recommendations.| Moving To Spain
RMI’s latest report provides policy options to reduce the risks and impacts of electricity shutoffs.| RMI
The Airfanta 3 pro is a corsi-rosenthal-style air purifier that is sold commercially and has an impressive CADR (clean air delivery rate). It is also relatively affordable compared to air purifiers with equivalent CADR. Most importantly, it is collapsible so it can be packed into a luggage, backpack or bag. I brought its sibling the...| Winnie Lim
A superb article on community ownership of renewables and the wider land justice perspective – “Community energy generates 100x more wealth than corporate counterparts. Energy infrastructure, like political power needs to be radically decentralised.” https://substack.com/home/post/p-171369017 Scotland is in the midst of a renewable energy revolution. It’s a revolution that could (and should) produce clean energy, […]| Three Acres And A Cow
Nersa has granted Eskom permission to increase its prices further than it already has.| Hypertext
Real-time information about chargers could speed electric vehicle adoption. Our family’s summer ended with a 2,800 mile road trip from the Bay Area to southern Alberta, Canada and back. The … Continue Reading Raising the Low Expectations of Electric Vehicle Drivers| Energy Institute Blog
Trade restrictions imposed in 2018 increased the price of washing machines by $86. U.S. consumers are starting to feel the pinch of tariffs. Prices are up for home furnishings, toys, appliances, an…| Energy Institute Blog
Local projects stall as the mineral’s fourth-largest producer exports to the U.S. and China, and courts Elon Musk.| Rest of World
Learn the differences between solar PPAs and renewable energy supply contracts to choose the best clean energy option for your business.| Diversegy
A new report released by independent energy consultancy EnergyQuest, West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 – The market sends a message, shows that while Western Australia (WA) has historically been well supplied with low price gas, secure supply is no longer assured over the coming decade and getting through forecast shortfalls will come at a cost. “The West Coast […] The post Western Australian gas market facing potential shortfalls by 2028 appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
Overview:EnergyQuest’s West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 brings together the most comprehensive data, forecasts, and analysis available on the Western Australia domestic gas market. This 238-page report examines the historical, current, and potential future state of a market which has some major challenges ahead. The report shows that while WA has historically been well supplied with […] The post West Coast Gas Outlook 2025 **NEW RELEASE** appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
A coalition of the willing?In this report we detect a cautious optimism creeping back into the industry. Western Australia, the Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland have been consistent and long-term supporters of the industry, which we have identified as a ‘coalition of the willing’. These states, through consistent policy settings and support, do not […] The post EnergyQuarterly Report – June 2025 appeared first on EnergyQuest.| EnergyQuest
Democrats officially announced their slate of candidates to challenge two Republican incumbents on the Arizona Corporation Commission.| Arizona Capitol Times | Your Inside Source for Arizona Government, Politics a...
A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy while saving Americans money.| RMI
Smart meter compensation and standing charge reform welcomed, but Coalition calls for stronger action on energy affordability and fairness.| End Fuel Poverty Coalition
The second part of a two-part series, we offer recommendations for regulators from our research on performance incentive mechanism evaluation. The post How PIM Evaluation Can Level Up appeared first on RMI.| RMI
Performance incentive mechanisms are evaluated differently across the United States. Part 1 of this two-part series looks at how it's handled in the Northeast. The post Looking Under the Hood: How PUCs Evaluate Performance Incentive Mechanisms appeared first on RMI.| RMI
A decade of solar tariffs has taught us some costly lessons. Unless you’ve been living under a rock – a valid lifestyle choice these days – you’ve been hearing a lot about tariffs. Last April, the …| Energy Institute Blog
NZ's four major electricity generators are establishing a "strategic energy reserve" – a ten-year stockpile of fuel. The government says this will improve energy security and result in lower power prices, particularly during high winter electricity demand and when renewable generation is low.| www.sciencemediacentre.co.nz
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Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… An MIT comprehensive study of high-temperature superconducting magnets confirms they meet requirements for an economic, compact fusion power plant. A detailed report by researchers at PSFC and MIT spinout company Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), published in a collection of six peer-reviewed papers in a special edition of the March issue of IEEE Transactions on […] The post High Temperature Superconducting Magnets Ready For Fusion...| New Energy and Fuel
Open Image…Save ImageOpen Image (using #TmpD/ia)… Incheon National University scientists have developed a method to improve the stability and properties of lithium ion battery separators with a layer of silicon dioxide and other functional molecules. The study published in Energy Storage Materials demonstrates successful graft polymerization on a polypropylene (PP) separator, incorporating a uniform layer of silicon dioxide (SiO2). Lithium-ion […] The post Researchers Enhance The S...| New Energy and Fuel
Researchers at NYU Tandon School of Engineering achieved a major breakthrough in Redox Flow Desalination (RFD), an emerging electrochemical technique that can turn seawater into potable drinking water and also store affordable renewable energy. In a paper published in Cell Reports Physical Science, the NYU Tandon team led by Dr. André Taylor, professor of chemical […] The post Integrating Redox Flow Battery With Seawater Desalination first appeared on New Energy and Fuel.| New Energy and Fuel
An international team that includes Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has developed a new method to make and manipulate a widely studied class of high-temperature superconductors. This technique should pave the way for the creation of unusual forms of superconductivity in previously unattainable materials. The article reporting the new work has been published in Science. When […] The post Now Build Design Adds To Potential Superconductor Material first appeared on New Energy and F...| New Energy and Fuel
Protecting utilities’ revenue requirements and the associated profits, thus avoiding financial risk to shareholders, has become the paramount objective of the state’s decoupling policy at the…| Economics Outside the Cube
Learn key home electricity terms and common defects so you can better understand your home, spot safety issues, and know when to call a pro.| Prospective Home Inspections
That’s not an ethical judgment, just simple math. Over the years, our team of bloggers has put out quite a few posts on rooftop solar, many of which discuss the cost shift from solar ad…| Energy Institute Blog
Last week, the California Chamber of Commerce launched its “Rate Realities” campaign to raise awareness about the true drivers behind California’s electricity costs while highlighting the risks in proposals under consideration by the California Legislature.| CalChamber Alert
Based on PG&E’s collection of $196 million by 2022 towards Potter Valley’s decommissioning and the authorized rate of return on investment of 7.27%, PG&E will have $321 million already bank…| Economics Outside the Cube
Several days after the premier's "significant announcement," neither the plan—or Dwight Ball's political future—is clear.| Analysis Archives – The Independent
I am interviewed on The Jolt about how rooftop solar needs to play a key role in reaching California’s climate change goals while reducing the state’s electricity costs.| Economics Outside the Cube
Without major rate reform progress will be slow and incomplete. Not everyone has yet agreed that rooftop solar systems in California’s investor-owned utility territories shift significant costs ont…| Energy Institute Blog
By Geo Corneby, Asia Program Director, Green Empowerment In 2022, during my first year with Green Empowerment, I joined our long-time partner SIBAT for a Community-Based Renewable Energy Systems (CBRES) Summit. There, elected Energy Committees from remote villages with their own micro-hydro systems gathered to share lessons and influence the regional adoption of community-owned renewable… The post A River and A Vision appeared first on Green Empowerment .| Green Empowerment
Citation: Hienton, Truman E., and Kathryn McMahon. Turn the Switch: Let Electricity Do the Work. Purdue University Agricultural Experiment Station, 1926. Library Item Date: 1926...Continue Reading Truman E. Hienton and Kathryn McMahon, Turn the Switch: Let Electricity Do the Work, 1926.| Energy History
Citation: Carrol, Alice. “Selling the Electric Idea to the Ladies.” National Electragist 22, no. 2 (December 1922): 29-31. Library Item Date: December 1922...Continue Reading Alice, Carrol, “Selling the Electric Idea to the Ladies,” 1922.| Energy History
Citation: General Electric Company. The Home of a Hundred Comforts. Bridgeport, Conn: General Electric Company Merchandising Division, 1925. Library Item Date: Dec 1925...Continue Reading General Electric Company, The Home of a Hundred Comforts, 1925.| Energy History
Citation: Jane Lane, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” Electric Light and Power 4, no. 7 (July 1926): 58-64. Library Item Date: July 1926...Continue Reading Jane Lane, “Come Out of the Kitchen,” July, 1926.| Energy History
Citation: T. Vernette Morse, “Electricity in the Household,” Popular Electricity 3, no. 10 (February 1911): 924-925. Library Item Date: February 1911...Continue Reading T. Vernette Morse, “Electricity in the Household,” February, 1911.| Energy History
By Geo Corneby, SE Asia Program Director, Green Empowerment “We have a shared humanity that should never be forgotten.” I was honored to represent Green Empowerment at COP29 in November 2024, the largest global conference on climate action. On a personal level, my experience at COP was transformative, and I wanted to share some reflections… The post Reflections from COP29: A Personal Note on Hope appeared first on Green Empowerment .| Green Empowerment
Based on analyzing CAISO generation additions and utilities revenue requirements for 2012-2023, the marginal cost of transmission is $125 per megawatt-hour or $0.1246 cents per kilowatt-hour.| Economics Outside the Cube
Download this, and a linked article, as a PDF here By Simon Pirani Households and businesses across Pakistan are covering their roofs with cheap Chinese solar panels. Generating their own electrici…| People and Nature
This Q&A goes with a linked article: Pakistan’s rush for rooftop solar brings dreams and nightmares Download both articles as a PDF here How big is the shift to solar panels? It is hard t…| People and Nature
Proposed performance-based ratemaking, a mainstay of UK policy, is unlikely to address California’s energy affordability crisis. California’s capital is abuzz with ideas about how to reduce the sta…| Energy Institute Blog
Would reduced rates just for EVs and heat pumps be a step in the right direction? If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have witnessed much hand wringing over the fact that electricity rate…| Energy Institute Blog
About half of U.S. households with a heat pump have some kind of backup heating. February was cold. Unusually cold throughout much of the United States. Polar vortex conditions brought record-break…| Energy Institute Blog
IEA forecasts a 4% annual surge in global electricity demand through 2027, driven by industrial growth and electrification| A greener life, a greener world
As California policy makers seek to address energy affordability in 2025, this report shows why rooftop solar can and has helped control rate escalation. This research stands in direct contrast to …| Economics Outside the Cube
The exploding demand for energy to power hyperscaler data centers is leading to consideration of co-locating new generation (nuclear or otherwise) and data centers. As we explained in Part 1 of this blog, co-location is attractive to hyperscalers because of its potential to provide those data centers with contractually committed energy supplies, delivered over dedicated... Continue Reading…| Inside Energy & Environment
Energy providers are granted the right to remotely switch off rooftop solar panel in South Australia to prevent blackouts, with similar powers being sought interstate.| www.abc.net.au
A proposed electricity interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales gets regulatory approval, however its economic benefit is significantly downplayed.| www.abc.net.au
California’s solar industry is doing just fine despite their complaints about net energy metering reform. There is a new administration in DC producing a raft of misguided actions to bolster fossil…| Energy Institute Blog
Since many metro and light rail stations were built in the 20th century, lighting in many stations is conventional. That means that lighting with fluorescent lighting tubes and (incandescent) light … Continue reading →|
Decarbonization is key to a sustainable future. Learn how to decarbonize your energy portfolio, how to measure emissions, and how to overcome the challenges.| Diversegy
This Article Discusses an Overview of What is an Electrical Hazard , Causes, Types, Do'S and Dont'S, Examples and Control Measures| WatElectrical.com
Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) & Independent System Operators (ISOs) manage and coordinate power systems. Learn about their role & key differences.| Diversegy
In a move predicted to lower most people's power bills, the Australian Energy Market Commission is recommending a current ban on charging people for exporting energy into the grid be removed. But not everyone is happy.| www.abc.net.au
