Annual U.S. refinery runs expected to decline for first time in 10 years – Today in Energy – U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)
By Matt Chester U.S. gross inputs to refineries, also known as refinery runs, have increased each year since 2009, most recently reaching a record high of 17.3 million barrels per day (b/d) in 2018. However, based on its monthly refinery run data through May and forecast for the remainder of 2019, the U.S. Energy Information…
How Electric Cars and Renewables Could Beat Oil
By [email protected] Solar and wind sent European utilities into financial disarray, and U.S. utilities are facing a similar fate. Are global oil companies next? A new report from one of the world’s biggest banks, BNP Paribas, says that solar and wind paired with electric cars provide up to seven times more useful energy for mobility…
Hidden Barriers to Building Electrification
By Barry Cinnamon Studies show that electrifying our transportation and building sectors are the fastest ways to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. These sectors combined generate nearly 70% of total greenhouse gases in many states, including California.Our country is making excellent progress in the transportation sector as electric vehicles replace conventional gas vehicles — which generate…
China is Leaving the United States Behind on Electric Vehicles
By Matt Chester A look into how China is leaving the United States behind in the electric vehicle market and what that means for EVs widely, associated lithium demand & charging installations, and more.Is this something that concerns you? Click headline for full article Read Full Article Here For more great articles: The Energy Collective…
Two Iowa wind farms earn highest sustainability ratings
By Michelle Froese The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) announced in July that two of Alliant Energy‘s wind farms were verified as meeting the guidelines for sustainable infrastructure. What’s more is the two projects — Upland Prairie in Everly and English Farms in Montezuma, Iowa — were the first wind projects ever to achieve the…
On the Brink of Blackouts, Texas Makes Case for Power Plant Boom
By James McGhee I’m a big proponent of fixed-rate electric service plans. But with the current market conditions in Texas, I’m a down-right activist against indexed pricing! With ERCOT experiencing record demand this week, there’s a push for new power plans to enter the industry to help ensure there is adequate supply.With supply barely meeting…
SDG&E to build 3000 EV chargers for medium-duty and heavy-duty electric vehicles
By Blagojce Krivevski To support regional and statewide goals to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from tailpipes, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) will launch a major effort to help electrify large vehicles and industrial equipment, revving up zero-emission transportation beyond passenger vehicles. Today, SDG&E received approval from the California Public Utilities…
Modern Transportation—A Miracle under Attack
By Steve Goreham Modern transportation is amazing. Each day, millions of people fly, drive, or are transported across our world for business, pleasure or to see distant family members. These trips, which are powered by petroleum-based fuels, were all but impossible a century ago. But today, many of our leaders call for elimination of hydrocarbon-fueled…
Castle Wind signs MoU for 1GW California floater
By Sara Castle Wind signs MoU for 1GW California floater Read Full Article Here For more great articles: reNEWS – Renewable Energy News
California Community Choice Aggregator Sees Promise in Floating Offshore Wind
By [email protected] California community choice aggregator (CCA) Monterey Bay Community Power has signed a memorandum of understanding to explore buying the power from a 1,000-megawatt floating offshore wind farm. It’s an early, if no-stakes, claim to what could be a massive offshore wind opportunity set to open via federal offshore lease auction next year, assuming…