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Sponsors say HB 308 means to show the state welcomes nuclear energy, but critics say it could have broader implications, including watering down future clean energy policies in the state. A symbolic gesture or Trojan horse? Ohio groups question purpose of ‘green’ nuclear bill  is an article from Energy News... Read more

Chicago and Boston nonprofits focused on an equitable transition from fossil fuels are among the five recipients. Department of Energy funding to boost community-led geothermal projects  is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please... Read more

The Center for Energy Education educates the public and solar developers on the benefits of building solar projects that go beyond minimum legal requirements to address community concerns. How one nonprofit is working to build support for solar — and added benefits for communities — in rural North Carolina is... Read more

Climate advocates say an expansion of Hanscom Field will add to the state’s climate emissions and mostly benefit the very wealthy. A new state law will force decisionmakers to consider the impact. Plan to expand airport for private jets runs into new Massachusetts climate law is an article from Energy... Read more

Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy. Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If... Read more

Pennsylvania's balanced approach showcases how economic growth and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand, offering a model that Ohio should replicate. Commentary: Ohio should replicate Pennsylvania’s success cutting methane pollution is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would... Read more

Most owners of large buildings missed a deadline to comply with the city’s energy benchmarking requirements. City officials are still focused on education and outreach rather than fines to boost compliance. Indianapolis grapples with low compliance on energy benchmarking requirement for large buildings is an article from Energy News Network,... Read more

Advocates say regulators have largely sidestepped the issue of racial inequity, but support measures to address a growing number of involuntary shutoffs, enabled in part by smart meter deployment. As utility shutoffs soar in Minnesota, Xcel Energy agrees to consumer protections and racial disparities study is an article from Energy... Read more

Generous state incentives have helped electric-vehicle adoption grow fast. In Q3, Coloradans bought EVs at the highest rate in the nation. Which state is rivaling California on EV leadership? Colorado is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like... Read more

India has emerged as the leading source of growth in global oil consumption in 2024 and 2025, overtaking China this year, according to our December Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO). China’s oil consumption grew by more than India’s in almost every year from 1998 through 2023, with China’s oil consumption regularly... Read more

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Gasoline Sulfur program sets limits on the sulfur content of gasoline sold in the United States, with the aim of reducing a variety of vehicle emissions. The program relies on tradable credits that allow U.S. refiners and gasoline importers to reach compliance with sulfur... Read more

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which ran from June 1 through November 30, exhibited above-average activity with more named storms and hurricanes than usual, including several that disrupted U.S. energy infrastructure, primarily on the Gulf Coast and in the Southeast. Energy impacts from hurricanes this season were most notable in... Read more

Electricity consumption in the U.S. Lower 48 states is highly seasonal; the demand for electricity peaks in the summer and the winter in response to more extreme temperatures and decreases in the spring and fall, in the so-called shoulder seasons, when weather is generally milder. Electric utilities and owners of... Read more

The U.S. benchmark Henry Hub daily natural gas price fell to $1.21 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) on November 8 and November 11, 2024, an all–time low in inflation–adjusted dollars. Four of the record–low daily prices when adjusting for inflation occurred in November 2024, and the remaining six occurred... Read more

Electricity routinely flows among the Lower 48 states, with almost 10% of U.S. electricity generation traded across state lines. Generation of electricity exceeds its consumption in 25 states, and excess electricity is transmitted across state lines. In 2023, utilities in Virginia brought in the most electricity from other states, with... Read more

Non-firm energy sources: "hidden" costs The main change in strategy undertaken in Brazil, in the electricity sector, was the massive introduction of solar and wind energy, replacing the traditional hydro. These two sources depend on the incidence of the sun and wind, of course! Since they are two non-firm sources,... Read more

“Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably will not themselves be realized. Make big plans, aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die, but long after we are gone will be a living thing,... Read more

It’s no secret that organizations in the U.S. utilities sector face continually rising consumer expectations, tightening regulations and fragmented tech infrastructures. North America alone has over 3,000 electric utilities plus numerous gas and water providers, and companies often rely on a tangled web of software and tools that don’t always... Read more

NYT: "How the climate crisis became an insurance crisis." While this story was published in mainstream media, I think it is worth emphacizing that climate shocks will hit housing insurability + economic value. "Last year, insurers lost money on homeowners coverage in 18 states, up from 12 states five years... Read more

Every week, I host 'The KJ Show,' which offers a mix of breaking news and practical advice on how the energy industry affects the consumer. During this fast-paced show, I combine weekly energy updates with conversations with leaders in the energy efficiency community. After each show, I'll share it here... Read more

Through this overarching document, the reader will gain information on the key RDD&D needs to enable the large- scale use of hydrogen and related technologies—such as fuel cells and turbines—in the economy, and how DOE’s various offices are addressing those needs. The Hydrogen Program will continue to periodically revise the... Read more

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of four projects totaling $7.1 million to expand a program that improves planning, siting, and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy and energy storage facilities across the United States. The collaborative teams formed through these projects, as well as 12... Read more

In a massive report destined to have little impact, the Biden administration’s Department of Energy Tuesday (Dec. 17) said increasing exports of liquefied natural gas could raise prices to U.S. consumers across the economy. The 601-page report (a 28-page summary, and four appendices of 220, 83, 136, and 104 pages respectively) comes... Read more

PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC UTILITY OUTLOOK FOR 2025 December 18, 2024   Climate Change Policies Tested    PUBLIC POWER ELECTRIC UTILITY OUTLOOK FOR 2025: CLIMATE CHANGE POLICIES TO BE PUT THROUGH CONSERVATIVE TEST-AGVP ADVISORY    Public power electric utilities in the U.S. had a stable credit profile in 2024 but the... Read more

I’m sure everyone is already in holiday mode but I plan on maintaining my routine next week, with of course the exception of Christmas day. But in the spirit of the holidays today’s Quick Hits - brief summaries of interesting, important, or just entertaining weekly stories – pays homage to... Read more

If you've been following along this week, you'll notice that we've been announcing our network-specific Top Voices of 2024 in Energy Central. These individuals have gone above and beyond in sharing their expertise, insights, and thought leadership with our community, delivering high-value content and sparking meaningful discussions about the future of... Read more

Hurricane season came to an official end on the last day of November and cooler temps are starting to arrive. Even if we live or work where extremely cold temperatures are not persistent, it's still important to be prepared for freezing and inclement weather. As we know, cold snaps can happen without much... Read more

When today’s decision-makers become interested in moving away from fossil fuels, most understandably want to research the best commercial clean energy providers. Knowing about their offerings, renewable power outlooks and other details helps them make confident choices to meet electricity needs now and in the future. Which clean energy companies... Read more

Is that a Donald Trump presidential limo blocking traffic up ahead on Electric Avenue? If not now, it promises to be a major road hazard to progress in North America’s transportation electrification. The comeback president of the century is threatening to turn back the U.S. mobility clock to discourage its... Read more

Yesterday I critiqued the first five solar industry priorities. I should have stopped there. The remaining five are fraught with a multitude of problems. They either inaccurately portray reality, are hypocritical, or are downright disingenuous. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) would have been better served to focus on fewer... Read more