Carbon dioxide pipeline and sequestration projects would face significant new scrutiny and regulations under proposed legislation introduced this week in Illinois. Advocates who helped draft the proposal (SB 3930, HB 5814) say it is […]
The Wall Street Journal editorial board warned recently that the Biden Administration’s climate agenda is forcing the retirement of fossil-fueled power plants that supply almost 60 percent of U.S. electricity. These power plants are essential to satisfy America’s rapidly […]
Today, we cover some real issues around the EU, and UK energy policies. We even cover some personal issues. Thank you Irina for your world leadership in the energy market. – Stu Highlights of the […]
Gas and oil companies drilling on public lands in the U.S. will have to pay $150,000 per lease on federally owned lands, an exponential increase of the $10,000 bond amount that’s been in place for […]
(Bloomberg) – The U.S. set aside 23 million acres of Alaska’s North Slope to serve as an emergency oil supply a century ago. Now, President Joe Biden is moving to block oil and gas development […]
Demand is expected to climb with high temperatures forecast Grid operator plans to delay planned generator outages The main Texas grid operator warned of a possible power emergency next week as rising temperatures are anticipated […]
Grid capacity constraints have added nearly £1 billion in ‘curtailment‘ costs to electricity bills for homes and businesses in 2023, as abundant wind energy couldn’t be transmitted due to constraints. The majority of this cost, […]
Ofgem launched a Market Compliance Review (MCR) last year to examine involuntary prepayment meter practices in the energy sector, aiming to prevent wrongful installations. New regulations announced in November 2023 require compliance from all energy […]
For years, utilities have grappled with how to handle the ever-growing number of solar and battery systems trying to connect to the lower-voltage grids that deliver power to customers. That’s especially true for midsize projects […]
The UK’s energy production in 2023 declined by 9%, reaching its lowest level since records began in 1948. According to government statistics, the production was down by 36% from 2010 and 66% from its peak […]
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