Government Clown Finally Admits Energy Storage Exists
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum acknowledged energy storage technology in August after claiming a year earlier that it does not exist, coinciding with a new battery factory opening in Michigan.
Underwater Volcanoes Are Geothermal Energy’s Next Frontier
A Seattle startup will deploy a 100-kilowatt geothermal generator to the seafloor off Oregon in September to harness heat from underwater volcanic vents for clean electricity generation.
Private Equity Is Circling Utilities as AI Reshapes the Grid
Private equity firms are acquiring utility assets as major tech companies build massive data centers and power plants to meet surging AI energy demands, reshaping the traditional electricity market.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting coal-linked bonds as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, marking a significant climate policy shift that activists view as progress.
OCTA Is Spending Again On Hydrogen Because The Fuel Chain Failed
Orange County Transportation Authority is spending $27.6 million on hydrogen infrastructure to expand its fuel-cell bus fleet, following the failure of its previous fueling system and a significant operational decline in bus usage.
The Gas Turbine Shortage Just Became AI’s Biggest Constraint
Gas turbine manufacturers face a severe production crunch as AI data center demand accelerates, with new orders not arriving until 2030 or 2031, creating a significant supply-demand mismatch.