EU Backs Electrification to Make Europe More Secure
The EU Commission announced an electrification target of 46% by 2040, proposing vehicle-to-grid technology standardization to reduce fossil fuel reliance and strengthen Europe’s energy security.
MIT Framework Maps Grid Weak Spots Before Climate Disasters Hit
MIT researchers have developed a framework to identify electrical grid vulnerabilities by mapping climate patterns and energy demand, helping prevent blackouts as extreme weather and data center demand intensify.
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans Speak Out Against TVA’s Fossil Fuel-Powered Energy Plan
Nearly 4,000 Tennesseans submitted comments criticizing the Tennessee Valley Authority’s energy plan for over-relying on natural gas while reducing renewable energy investments.
New Pipelines Set To Ease Permian Natural Gas Glut
New pipeline expansions are beginning to alleviate a significant natural gas glut in the Permian Basin, where associated gas from oil wells had been selling at negative prices earlier this year.
Global Refiners Are Cutting Out Oil Traders To Buy Venezuelan Crude Directly
Global oil refiners are increasingly bypassing commodity traders to purchase Venezuelan crude directly from state producer PDVSA, reducing profits for trading houses previously dominating the market.
New Report Outlines Priorities for a Cybersecure, American-Made Solar & Storage Industry
The Solar Energy Industries Association released a report outlining industry priorities for strengthening cybersecurity and expanding domestic manufacturing of solar and energy storage technology.