The easiest story to tell after the Strait of Hormuz disruption was that coal would be the winner. It had the virtue of sounding like common sense. If LNG cargoes are delayed, diverted, or repriced, then gas-fired generation becomes less attractive or less available, while coal plants that are already … [continued]
France has made the first national push for increased electrification tied to the Strait of Hormuz-related energy crisis. Reuters reported that Paris will raise annual state support for electrification from €5.5 billion to €10 billion through 2030, while Le Monde summarized the package as including a ban on gas heating … [continued]
JMK Research’s report on India’s fiscal 2026 renewable additions crossed my screen and forced a wider question. If India had just added 44.6 GW of solar in a single fiscal year and reached 150.26 GW of installed solar by March 31, 2026, what did the broader global league table of … [continued]
Renewable energy developers in Colorado are already swarming around the new Power Pathway transmission line, which will loop around 12 counties.
Phoenix, Arizona — Last night, clean energy candidates secured a major victory in the Salt River Project (SRP) board election, despite heavy involvement from extremist, anti-clean energy organizations and restrictive, archaic voting rules. The results drew unprecedented turnout for what is usually a low-profile race, signaling SRP ratepayers’ strong demand … [continued]
Electrification, Energy Security and the Path to Europe’s 2040 Climate Target. The adoption of the EU’s 2040 climate target marks a turning point in European climate and energy policy. With the headline objective agreed, the central challenge shifts from setting ambition to delivering it — in a political and geopolitical … [continued]
The claim that nuclear power uses less land than renewables is making the rounds again, usually presented as if it settles a complex debate with one clean visual. A nuclear plant fits inside a compact fenced site. Wind turbines are spread across plains and ridgelines. Solar arrays cover visible surfaces. … [continued]
AI data centers have become a major problem for cutting greenhouse gas emissions. They need soooooo much power. Some people like to claim that they can all be powered with cheap, clean renewable energy from the sun and the wind, but the fact is, that’s not how it’s always happening … [continued]
The newly published white paper began with a question that persisted because of how clearly island systems expose the realities of energy. Can Hawaiʻi, an isolated archipelago with no continental grid behind it and a long dependence on imported fuels, build an energy system that is cleaner, more resilient, more … [continued]
Outta Gas. CleanTechnica Press. “This book helps those fighting climate change to clearly understand the challenge we are facing, to focus our efforts on the most effective solutions, and to let go of the distractions, noise, and stress. Focused effort on what is truly working will make an enormous difference, … [continued]
