Scandal engulfs Britain’s electricity grid Claims blackout risks were covered up put the energy grid under the spotlight

Britain’s electricity system is facing intense scrutiny following serious allegations that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) — the body responsible for balancing supply and demand — covered up risks to grid security. Whistleblowers claim that during periods of system stress, senior managers instructed control room staff to hide critical information and avoid creating permanent […]

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Ed Miliband forces builders to put solar panels where the sun doesn’t shine

Net Zero Strikes again Energy Secretary Ed Miliband’s push to embed solar panels into every new home under the Future Homes Standard (FHS) is drawing sharp criticism from housebuilders, who argue the policy mandates installations even on roofs that receive little or no meaningful sunlight. The rules, which build on plans originally developed under the […]

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Net Zero and Power Problems

David Blackmon, Dr. Tammy Nemeth and Stu Turley have way too much fun today. 1. Canadian Pipeline Proposals The hosts discuss two major pipeline initiatives: Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion: A third pipeline is being added to the existing route with government and private partnerships, including undisclosed Indigenous partners. It’s facing environmental litigation over port dredging. […]

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California is ramping its war with the White House over Energy

California is escalating its legal and political confrontation with the Trump administration over energy policy. As detailed in a recent OilPrice.com analysis, Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration and state officials are pushing back hard against federal actions favoring fossil fuels, including the reallocation of offshore wind funds, challenges to the California Coastal Commission, and the use […]

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New York policies shut down power to the Bronx – Socialism does not work — so be careful who you vote into office.

In early July 2026, as New York City baked under triple-digit temperatures and heat indices exceeding 110°F during a brutal heatwave, Con Edison deliberately cut power to thousands of customers — including nearly 6,000 in the Bronx — to prevent a wider grid collapse. This was not caused by a storm, transformer failure, or extreme […]

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UK’s $667 Billion Net-Zero Bill Could Finish the Job That Ed Miliband Started and Make Britain Uncompetitive

The UK is staring down a £500 billion ($667 billion) price tag to hit its net-zero and clean power targets. This eye-watering sum, mostly front-loaded capital expenditure on renewables, grid upgrades, and transmission infrastructure, is set to hammer businesses and household bills for at least the next decade. According to the Energy Industries Council (EIC), […]

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Europe’s Industrial Death Spiral due to Net Zero Energy may not be recoverable

Europe’s once-mighty industrial engine is sputtering, and Germany—the continent’s manufacturing powerhouse—is at the epicenter of a deepening crisis. High energy costs driven by aggressive Net Zero policies, renewable intermittency, heavy regulations, and carbon pricing are accelerating deindustrialization. Major firms are slashing jobs, closing plants, and relocating production to the United States and Asia, where energy […]

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