WSJ Reports Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Moving to Scale. But What Are the Hidden Catches?

The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted how battery energy storage systems (BESS) are shifting from niche applications to meaningful scale in the United States, with residential deployments accelerating particularly fast. Companies like Base Power are installing home batteries at a rapid clip, and broader market data confirm strong growth in both utility-scale and behind-the-meter segments. […]

Continue Reading

President Trump Signs the Defense Production Act for Coal Plants Nationwide

In a major boost for America’s energy security and domestic coal industry, President Donald J. Trump today invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to direct nearly $700 million in federal support for coal-fired power plants, new construction, restarts, and critical export infrastructure. The announcement, made during an Oval Office event focused on “Beautiful, Clean Coal,” […]

Continue Reading

Highway Robbery at the Pump

Daily Standup Top Stories Is the Trump Tariff War with China Over, and What Is the Final Impact to Investors? June 11, 2025 Clark Savage The U.S.-China trade war, a rollercoaster of tariffs, retaliations, and negotiations, has been a defining issue for global markets since President Donald Trump’s first term. With recent developments signaling a potential […]

Continue Reading

Nuclear Dilemmas?

Daily Standup Top Stories Big Tech’s Latest Obsession Is Finding Enough Energy March 24, 2024 Stu Turley HOUSTON—Every March, thousands of executives take over a downtown hotel here to reach oil and gas deals and haggle over plans to tackle climate change. This year, the dominant theme of the energy industry’s flagship […] Sunday’s Energy Absurdity: When […]

Continue Reading