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New York Power Authority Launches a ‘Digital Foundry’ for the Energy Industry

10.05.20 Energy 86

Green hydrogen industry heavyweights line up behind boosting U.S. investment.

Can the US Catch Up in the Green Hydrogen Economy?

A new report highlights the massive potential to decarbonize transport, industry and power grids — and the massive investments needed to get there.

by Jeff St. John

09.25.20 Solar 3

Total's solar interests have come a long way since its 2011 investment in SunPower. (Credit: Zylberman Laurent/Graphix Images/Total)

Total Buys 3.3GW Solar Portfolio and Signs World’s Largest Corporate PPA…With Itself

Oil major Total has acquired a 3.3-gigawatt solar project pipeline in Spain and will be the offtaker for 3 GW, enough to power its European operations.

by John Parnell

09.21.20 Solar 22

Duke Energy opened its new 560MW Asheville combined cycle natural gas plant this year. (Photo: Duke)

‘Math Doesn’t Yet Add Up’ for Utility Decarbonization Goals: Deloitte

There are big gaps between U.S. utilities’ net-zero targets and their plans for retiring coal and gas plants.

by Jeff St. John

09.18.20 Energy 29

Chevron recently invested in Seattle-based fusion startup Zap Energy.

Why Are Oil and Gas Companies Investing in Nuclear Fusion?

Nuclear fusion still looks like a long shot, but oil companies like Chevron are showing more interest.

by Jason Deign

09.02.20 Energy 7

Duke's new 15-year energy plan suggests that big increases for renewable resources are on the way.

Duke Energy Lays Out Its Long-Term Clean Energy Pathways — and Price Tags

Widely divergent paths underscore the deep challenges and uncertainties utilities face as they begin plotting a route to net zero.

by Jeff St. John

08.10.20 Energy 4

Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good. Duke's upcoming IRP could create opportunities for renewables. (Photo: Duke)

After Scrapping Gas Pipeline, Duke Looks to Plug Hole With Renewables, Grid Investments

Duke is considering additional solar investments and “will address” its offshore wind plans later this year, says CEO Lynn Good.

by Jeff St. John

08.04.20 Energy 47

Exelon's hope for an Illinois law to support the state's nuclear fleet faces backlash due to a bribery scandal.

ComEd Bribery Scandal Clouds Picture for Exelon’s Illinois Nuclear Plants

Exelon wants state legislation to keep its Illinois nuclear plants open. Subsidiary ComEd’s involvement in a bribery scandal is not helping politically.

by Jeff St. John

08.03.20 2

Shell has been upfront about its need for carbon offsets to reach its net-zero target for 2050.

Shell’s Carbon Offset Business Makes Its First Acquisition

Shell will acquire Australia’s Select Carbon, a “carbon farming” specialist, as the oil giant begins shaping a crucial pillar of its net-zero plans.

by John Parnell

08.03.20 Energy 3

PSEG's Salem (pictured) and Hope Creek nuclear plants generate half of New Jersey's electricity.

New Jersey’s PSEG Seeks to Sell Merchant Fossil, Solar Fleet

But the East Coast utility will retain its nuclear plants, and is considering an expansion into offshore wind.

by Jeff St. John

07.31.20 Energy 3

Dominion's net zero-carbon plans were put into overdrive by Virginia's 100-percent clean energy mandate

Dominion CEO to Step Down as Utility Marks Massive Loss From Pipeline Cancellation

Dominion has been forced to confront a rapid shift away from carbon-emitting energy assets in its home state of Virginia.

by Jeff St. John

07.21.20 Energy 2

Vattenfall CEO Steps Aside as Swedish Utility Writes Down Wind and Coal Assets

CEO Magnus Hall’s resignation came as Vattenfall announced a quarterly loss, though he said it’s for personal reasons.

by John Parnell

07.05.20 Energy 12

The 600-mile Atlantic Coast natural gas pipeline would have run through three states, cutting across the Appalachian Trail.

Dominion Sells Gas Business and Cancels Atlantic Coast Pipeline

Dominion and Duke Energy will walk away from the controversial pipeline project as U.S. utilities grapple with the future role of natural gas.

by Jeff St. John

06.30.20 Solar 11

Australia is home to many key clean energy reference projects.

Is Australia Losing the Race for a Clean Energy Breakthrough?

Australia has a proud history of renewables innovation and big ambitions for decarbonization. When will homegrown technology companies benefit?

by Jason Deign

06.16.20 Energy 12

Some of BP's drilling projects don't pencil out under the company's new price assumptions. (Credit: BP)

BP Adopts $100 Carbon Price Assumption for 2030, With Big Implications for Clean Energy

Are Europe’s oil majors finally ready to supersize their low-carbon businesses?

by John Parnell

06.05.20 Energy 24

So, What Exactly Is Building Electrification?

Only one of the most important pieces of the decarbonization puzzle. A new GTM series helps explain the weird and wonderful world of clean energy.

by Justin Gerdes

06.01.20 Sponsored Media 2

Overcoming Forecast Uncertainties for Better DER Planning

The increasing prevalence of DERs across distribution grids demands a more flexible and accurate approach to forecasting and planning.

by GTM Creative Strategies

05.28.20 26

Rail cars loaded with coal mined in Wyoming. Many U.S. coal mining companies have gone bankrupt.

Renewables Toppled Coal in US Energy Consumption Last Year, EIA Says

The last time the U.S. got more energy from renewables than coal was 1885, back when burning wood was the hot renewable energy option.

by Karl-Erik Stromsta

05.25.20 Energy 1

Wood is confident that its decision to diversify from oilfield services into renewables was a good one. (Credit: Wood)

Industry Perspective

The Right Coronavirus Recovery Could Make 2019 the Year of Peak Carbon

There’s no better way to honor the lives lost than by making 2020 a turning point in the energy transition, writes Martyn Link, chief strategy officer at Wood.

by Martyn Link

05.12.20 Energy 0