The U.S. Electricity Grid is Undeniably in Crisis
January 12, 2023
The U.S. Electricity Grid is Undeniably in Crisis. Cold Christmas weather resulted in grid failures and rolling blackouts across Tennessee and the Carolina’s.
Category: Energy
Growth of America’s Shale Fields is Slowing
December 21, 2022
Growth of America’s Shale Fields is Slowing. The Permian Basin shale field is pumping less oil per foot drilled in each new well.
The Heating Season Started Early in Germany
October 6, 2022
The Heating Season Started Early in Germany. Everyone is waiting to see how bad the energy crisis gets in Europe.
Alexander Stahel’s epic tweet storm on European electricity
September 12, 2022
Alexander Stahel epic tweet storm on European electricity. This is a masterclass on European electricity and the crisis at hand.
Wood is now Europe’s Largest “Renewable” Energy Source
September 10, 2022
Wood is now Europe’s Largest Renewable Energy Source. Burning wood pellets is the largest source of renewable energy ahead of wind and solar.
UK to Freeze Energy Bills for Two Years
September 8, 2022
UK to Freeze Energy Bills for Two Years. The unprecedented government intervention will cap what energy firms can charge consumers.
Much Worse than the 1970’s
September 8, 2022
Inflation much worse than the 1970’s. Niall Ferguson outlines the comparison from the 1970’s and says it could be worse this time around.
EU Power Market Reform coming Sept. 14
September 2, 2022
EU Power Market Reform coming Sept. 14. Reduce overall power demand, price caps on non-gas generation, and subsidize consumers.
Could the Political Winds be Shifting?
September 2, 2022
Could the Political Winds be Shifting? The number one constraint to incremental energy supply is politics. UK, Tory leader Liz Truss…
Energy Transition Delusion
August 31, 2022
Energy Transition Delusion. We’re not in the middle of an energy transition according to The Manhattan Institute and Chris Wright.
European Commission President at the Bled Strategic Forum
August 30, 2022
European Commission President at the Bled Strategic Forum. I’ll highlight a few key items of her speech and then discuss the implications.
Coal Plant Retirement Delays
August 25, 2022
Coal Plant Retirement Delays. There have been at least 6 coal-fired power plants in the US to have their closure dates pushed back.