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Democratic Win Set to Reshuffle U.S. Energy Policy: Capacity Ambitions, Manufacturing Realities, Cyber Risks, and Consumer Limits

November 9, 2026 Clark Savage371

Blue states and Democratic-led policies continue to drive aggressive targets for wind, solar, and battery storage as part of broader clean-energy mandates. California aims for 100% carbon-free electricity by 2045, New York for a zero-emissions grid by 2040, and similar Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) or Clean Electricity Standards (CES) in other Democratic-leaning states push high […]

$51 Billion in the Bank, No Repository Open: America’s Nuclear Waste Puzzle

November 8, 2026 Clark Savage315

The Nuclear Waste Fund is real money. Spending it, siting a repository and turning used fuel back into fuel are three different challenges. By Energy News Beat | As of November 8, 2026 CST A real fund, a real stalemate Finland just did something no country had done before. On October 22, 2026, its government […]

Anthropic’s Reported $3.4 Billion Power Move: Read the Equipment Order Before the Electric Bill

November 8, 2026November 8, 2026 Clark Savage488

A reported gas-generator transaction brings AI’s physical costs into focus. It is not a disclosed electricity tariff—or proof that households will pay. By Energy News Beat | As of November 8, 2026 CST The important word is generators When an AI company makes a multibillion-dollar power move, families have a reasonable question: does this help […]

Bigger Wind Turbines, Harder Questions: Who Pays to Repower?

November 8, 2026 Clark Savage254

Repower? Whitelee’s £1.5 billion proposal is real. What it means for American electricity bills is a different question. By Energy News Beat | As of November 8, 2026 CST The bill matters more than the ribbon-cutting There is nothing wrong with replacing an old machine with a better one. Families do it with cars and […]

Energy Security Starts at Home: More Than a Slogan – Now Critical for Business and Political Decisions

November 7, 2026November 7, 2026 Clark Savage353

For years, “energy security starts at home” served as a catchy talking point in policy debates. The Iran war and the resulting disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, combined with the 2026 midterm “blue wave,” have turned it into a practical requirement for businesses, investors, grid operators, and voters. Reliability, affordability, and deliverable supply now […]

California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

November 6, 2026 Clark Savage546

Thousands of homes and businesses north of Los Angeles face the risk of preemptive power cuts over the next one to two days as weak-to-moderate Santa Ana winds bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.⁠Bloomberg Southern California Edison (SCE) has listed Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) under consideration for […]

The Energy Transition That Never Showed Up

November 6, 2026November 6, 2026 Clark Savage247

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Podcast, host Stu Turley sits down with Douglas C. Sandridge, Senior Vice President at Fulcrum Energy Capital Funds, to challenge one of the most widely accepted narratives in energy policy: that we’re in the midst of an energy transition away from fossil fuels toward renewables. Drawing on […]

Chip Stocks Sink and Texas Power Stocks Slide. Did Voters Really Hit Pause on Data Centers?

November 5, 2026 Clark Savage649

The Nasdaq 100 fell more than 6 percent on Thursday morning. Wall Street is pointing to both Democratic wins and chipmaker earnings. Here is what moved on the election and what did not, what Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa can actually do, whether public pensions are really dumping AI stocks, and who ends up paying for […]

Germany Has Huge Spike in Energy Prices — So Who Is to Blame?

November 2, 2026November 2, 2026 Clark Savage605

Germany’s wholesale electricity market delivered a textbook lesson in the limits of intermittent renewables in late October 2026. Day-ahead prices collapsed to an average of roughly €13 per megawatt-hour (MWh) on October 25 amid strong wind and solar output, with many 15-minute intervals clearing near zero. Four days later, on October 29, the average hit […]

How Have Earnings for Green Energy Companies Fared Compared to Utilities and Oil Companies?

November 2, 2026 Clark Savage550

Green energy companies in wind, solar, and storage have shown a sharp split in recent results. A few pure-play or hybrid firms have turned profitable or posted strong growth, while many continue to struggle with execution, pricing pressure, subsidies dependence, and Chinese competition. Utilities have delivered consistent, regulated profitability with rising margins as they invest […]

Category: Electrical Generation / Utilities

Democratic Win Set to Reshuffle U.S. Energy Policy: Capacity Ambitions, Manufacturing Realities, Cyber Risks, and Consumer Limits

$51 Billion in the Bank, No Repository Open: America’s Nuclear Waste Puzzle

Anthropic’s Reported $3.4 Billion Power Move: Read the Equipment Order Before the Electric Bill

Bigger Wind Turbines, Harder Questions: Who Pays to Repower?

Energy Security Starts at Home: More Than a Slogan – Now Critical for Business and Political Decisions

California Homes Face Shutoffs as Santa Anas Raise Fire Risks

The Energy Transition That Never Showed Up

Chip Stocks Sink and Texas Power Stocks Slide. Did Voters Really Hit Pause on Data Centers?

Germany Has Huge Spike in Energy Prices — So Who Is to Blame?

How Have Earnings for Green Energy Companies Fared Compared to Utilities and Oil Companies?

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