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California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California lawmakers advanced multiple bills to expand solar adoption through balcony solar, community solar, virtual power plants, and smart meter technology in the state.
Brazil’s New Oil Frontier Could Keep Its Boom Alive For Decades
Brazil’s Petrobras announced an offshore oil discovery near the Amazon River mouth, with President Lula calling it a “passport to the country’s future” despite environmental concerns and public preference for renewable energy.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, which prioritizes gas power plants to serve artificial intelligence data centers while reducing renewable energy expansion.
Sunrun Shifts Away from Affiliates to Direct Sales
Sunrun, the leading U.S. rooftop solar installer, is shifting from affiliate-based sales to direct sales, adding 1,500 representatives in the second quarter amid challenges in third-party channels.
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals, a Princeton University spinout, secured $16 million in funding to expand its brine-based lithium production technology across the U.S. and South America.
Poland Created Hydrogen Bus Demand. Polenergia Still Walked Away From Supply.
Poland created substantial hydrogen bus demand through subsidies and infrastructure support, but energy company Polenergia withdrew from a major supply project despite advanced development and a secured municipal customer.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Great Britain’s grid operator faced political scrutiny over its handling of summer heatwaves that strained the power system, with whistleblowers alleging a cover-up of operational strain during record temperatures in late June.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, while the firm denies being anti-union and says staff have not requested representation.
Why Does It Feel Like The US And Iran Are Stuck In An Endless Conflict Loop?
The US and Iran remain locked in a repetitive conflict cycle since their war began in February, with both sides alternating between diplomatic engagement and military strikes over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Nuclear Gets Built When Governments Run Development & Taxpayers Take The Risk
New nuclear power plants succeed when governments direct development, organize financing, and absorb construction risks, rather than relying on merchant-market investments, according to analysis of recent projects in Britain, Czechia, and China.
Ukraine’s Drone War Is Breaking Russia’s Fuel Grip on Central Asia
Ukraine’s drone attacks on Russian refineries are forcing Central Asian nations to abandon dependence on Russian fuel supplies, prompting rapid diversification efforts and long-term shifts in regional energy markets.
Trump Faces Growing Pressure to Restrict U.S. Oil Exports
The Trump administration faces pressure to ban U.S. oil exports to reduce fuel prices elevated by global supply disruptions, though officials deny current plans to restrict exports.
The Hormuz Crisis Has Forever Changed the Economics of Energy Security
Recent disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz have challenged assumptions about uninterrupted energy corridor access, prompting markets to reassess risk valuations and reshape long-term capital allocation in the global energy system.
America’s $4 Billion Wind Retreat Is a Bet on Permanently Cheap Gas
The U.S. Department of the Interior has reached agreements worth approximately $3.9 billion with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects and redirect capital toward natural gas, LNG, and oil infrastructure.
‘Risking blackouts’? How Great Britain’s grid operator was dragged into a political row
Britain’s grid operator faced accusations that senior managers downplayed strain during summer heatwaves and pressured staff to protect the organization’s reputation rather than prioritize system stability.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agreed to acquire energy company DCC for £5.75bn, joining a wave of UK-listed firms going private.
Shell’s profits more than double after jump in oil and gas prices
Shell’s net profit more than doubled to $9.8 billion in the second quarter, driven by surging oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions and disruptions to global energy supplies.
VICTORY: Court Overturns Trump Administration’s Wind Pause
A federal court ruled that the Trump administration’s freeze on wind project reviews violated statutory deadlines and ordered the Department of Defense to resume evaluations.
Why Trump’s Waiver of the Jones Act Is Unlikely To Lower Gas Prices
President Trump is considering extending a suspension of the Jones Act to lower gasoline prices ahead of midterm elections, though analysts suggest the policy’s impact on pump prices would be minimal.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
North Sea oil industry urges incoming PM Andy Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters, arguing it supports reindustrialization and energy security alongside renewable energy transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will stop accepting thermal coal-related bonds as collateral for commercial bank loans starting in October, citing climate and financial risks.
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Bunded Fuel Tanks: 6 Crucial Care and Maintenance Tips for Your Tank
Fuel and heating oil tanks, over the years, has seen some improvements credited to technological advancements. Bespoke productions and designing oil storages to match user specifications are the in thing now. One of such productions is the popular Bunded Fuel tanks...
Furnace Technicians Kept Busy as Winter Weather Comes Earlier Than Expected
Winter weather has hit several states earlier than expected this week. The Northeast had its first snowfall, leading to several accidents in New Jersey and flight delays to destinations across the country. Parts of North Carolina were also under winter advisories,...
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