Why Electrical Utilities Can’t Bet On A Single Energy Future

Earlier this week, the Wall Street Journal published an exclusive article reporting that the Trump Administration is planning to repeal the 2009 “endangerment finding,” which concluded that six greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare — and has served as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation ever since. It’s the most…

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Fusion vs. Reality: The Cheapest Energy Is The Kind You Can Deliver

Since the concept of nuclear fusion was first introduced in 1915 by American chemist William Draper Harkins, it’s been regarded as the Holy Grail of power generation. In theory, fusion could deliver near-limitless electricity. Unlike fission, it produces minimal radioactive waste. Unlike wind or solar, it is dispatchable. Unlike fossil fuels, it is carbon-free. All…

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The New Realities of Solar Power Development in the U.S.

When we reported on the resurgence in solar farms in a blog post originally published in September, expectations were high. Solar energy was poised for strong growth, and many builders, developers and utilities were ramping up planning and construction. The Wall Street Journal also jumped on the bandwagon, publishing an in-depth article entitled Why Solar…

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What’s Behind The Resurgence In Solar Farms? How To Benefit.

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