Energy News Beat Podcast
Daily Energy Standup Episode #69 The U.S. is spending Billions for Renewable projects – but can they even get installed? Electricity prices are double overall inflation, and why is California 6 times as high as other parts of the U.S.?
The U.S. Has Billions for Wind and Solar Projects. Good Luck Plugging Them In. (NYT)
February 24, 2023 Mariel Alumit
Plans to install 3,000 acres of solar panels in Kentucky and Virginia are delayed for years. Wind farms in Minnesota and North Dakota have been abruptly canceled. And programs to encourage Massachusetts and Maine residents […]
Electricity prices surged 14.3% in 2022, double overall inflation: US report
ELECTRICAL GENERATION
EU’s War Anniversary Anti-Russian Sanctions Package: 121 Businesses and; Individuals
February 26, 2023 Allen Santos
The European Union has rolled out with fresh sanctions on Russia, which comprises the 10th package, marking one year since the Ukraine invasion. “New EU sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine adopted on Saturday target […]
Why Were California’s Natural Gas Prices Almost 6 Times Other Parts of US?
February 25, 2023 Allen Santos
Many Bay Area residents may have noticed their natural gas prices soared without warning. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura finds out why. At Mark Zinman’s Moraga home, his gas bill just ignited change. “When I got […]
Pioneer Natural Resources Considers Buying Explorer Range
February 25, 2023 Allen Santos
Pioneer Natural Resources Co., one the largest independent US oil producers, is considering an acquisition of Appalachian natural gas producer Range Resources Corp., according to people familiar with the the matter. Texas-based Pioneer is weighing […]
ELECTRICAL GENERATION
America’s Largest Power Grid Faces Worsening Reliability Risks
February 25, 2023 Allen Santos
A new report reveals the US’ largest power grid is shuttering power generation units faster than new supply can be brought online, threatening electric reliability in 13 states that stretch from Illinois to New Jersey […]
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