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Closing Coal Plants to be Converted into Solar, Energy Storage Facilities

Coal plants across the United States continue to shut their doors, but rather than remain abandoned, many sites are being converted into solar energy or energy storage facilities, reports Fast Company. “They have the existing electric infrastructure—the power lines, the transformers, all the equipment that’s needed to put electricity on the grid is already there... And…

ByEditorOctober 17, 20220Comments

Oil and Gas Pipelines Refining Renewable Energy

Cushing, OK May Be Site of $5.6B Refinery

Cushing, Oklahoma is one of two sites competing for a $5.6 billion refinery, which, if built, would be one of the country's largest refineries and the first to take advantage of clean energy technologies, with plans calling for operations to be powered 100% by renewable energy, reports the Oklahoman. “You can’t make a complete transition to…

ByEditorOctober 17, 20220Comments

Agriculture + Energy Economy Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy

Rural Communities Across Texas are Betting Big on Clean Energy

Land owners and farmers in rural communities across Texas are reaping the economic benefits of leasing their land for the development of clean energy projects, and are receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars in land-lease payments each year, reports CNN. The projects have also significantly boosted community tax revenue, allowing rural schools to build new facilities and…

ByEditorOctober 17, 20220Comments

Economy Oil and Gas

U.S. Will Release More Oil From Reserves in Response to OPEC+ Production Cuts

The United States plans to release more oil from reserves in an effort to keep costs low after the OPEC+ announced it will cut 2 million barrels a day from production starting in November, reports ABC News. "The president is disappointed by the shortsighted decision by OPEC+ to cut production quotas while the global economy is…

ByEditorOctober 11, 20220Comments

Renewable Energy Solar Energy Wind Energy

U.S. Energy Production from Wind, Solar Has Tripled Since 2012

Last year, the United States generated three times more energy from wind and solar resources than in 2012, showing the rapid growth clean energy has experienced over the last decade, reports The Hill. “When states prioritize building clean energy, their residents see lower energy bills, a more resilient electric grid, and healthier communities, which inspires neighbors…

ByEditorOctober 11, 20220Comments

Business Energy Storage

U.S. Battery Production on the Rise as Demand for EVs, Energy Storage Grows

The United States battery industry is expected to see explosive growth over the next decade as manufacturers race to secure domestic supply chains, reports S&P Global Market Intelligence. The growing popularity of electric vehicles and demand for energy storage is driving the need for affordable and readily available batteries. Read More

ByEditorOctober 10, 20220Comments

Economy Oil and Gas Renewable Energy

Texas Will Need “More of Everything” to Support Growing Population

Texas' population is growing rapidly, and in order to support higher energy demand, the state will need to invest expanding transmission, not just generation, according to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The state will also need to expand renewable energy resources to combat utility costs, which have increased as a result of rising natural gas…

ByEditorOctober 5, 20220Comments

Coal Oil and Gas Renewable Energy Solar Energy

Solar Energy Accounted for Half of All Global Energy Capacity Additions in 2021

182GW of solar energy was installed globally in 2021, accounting for half of all energy capacity additions, reports Utility Dive. Wind energy additions made up a quarter of new additions, while natural gas accounted for 14% and coal additions jumped 8.5% from the year before. Read More

ByEditorSeptember 23, 20220Comments

Oil and Gas

Biden Administration Accepts Nearly $190M in Bids From Offshore Oil Lease Sale

Nearly $190 million in offshore oil lease bids have been approved by the Biden Administration after being rejected by a federal judge nearly a year ago, reports the Associated Press. The approval was required by the Inflation Reduction Act, which also mandates that three sales be allowed to proceed after previously being put on hold by…

ByEditorSeptember 21, 20220Comments

Agriculture + Energy Business Renewable Energy Solar Energy

‘Agrivoltaics’: A Growing Concept That Combines Solar Power and Agriculture

Farmers and researchers have teamed up to experiment with installing solar panels over crops, a combination called 'agrivoltaics' that is showing promise, reports Axios. Shade-loving crops like kale and root vegetables thrive under solar panels, and farmers and landowners benefit from a new way to profit off their land as they deal with economic uncertainty. Read…

ByEditorSeptember 19, 20220Comments

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Closing Coal Plants to be Converted into Solar, Energy Storage Facilities

Cushing, OK May Be Site of $5.6B Refinery

Rural Communities Across Texas are Betting Big on Clean Energy

U.S. Will Release More Oil From Reserves in Response to OPEC+ Production Cuts

U.S. Energy Production from Wind, Solar Has Tripled Since 2012

U.S. Battery Production on the Rise as Demand for EVs, Energy Storage Grows

Texas Will Need “More of Everything” to Support Growing Population

Solar Energy Accounted for Half of All Global Energy Capacity Additions in 2021

Biden Administration Accepts Nearly $190M in Bids From Offshore Oil Lease Sale

‘Agrivoltaics’: A Growing Concept That Combines Solar Power and Agriculture

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Long-Closed Steel Processing Plant Will Reopen to Produce Solar Components

How “Wasted Public Land” Alongside Highways is Being Used for Energy Development

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