"Although the fixes may be technical, every American household and business can appreciate that efficient, competitive infrastructure is a backbone of the economy. Congress has the imperative to act accordingly."
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Seattle-area battery manufacturer Group14 lands $214M from Microsoft’s climate fund and others
"The company is part of a strengthening hub of battery innovation in the Pacific Northwest. That includes Alameda, Calif.-based Sila Nanotechnologies, which is also building a facility in Moses Lake to manufacture its silicon anode materials. Sila’s first commercial customer is Mercedes-Benz."
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Slim majorities mean legislators have a bipartisan climate mandate
"Rather than creating a binary between alarmism and denial, our leaders should chart a path forward on durable, bipartisan climate policy that improves lives and the health of the planet that we call home. We know it can be done. Now it’s time to do it."
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Chevron to create JV for U.S. geothermal projects
"The two companies have identified the first project in Weepah Hills, Nevada and will pursue development opportunities in Esmeralda County where previous geothermal research and advanced exploration already exist."
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‘Degrowth’ Looks As Bad As It Sounds
"Less-necessary production is often in the eye of the beholder, but fuel, food, clothing and transportation might not be the first sectors that come to mind when consumers consider things they can do without. As for the goals of fewer private jets and a reduction in purchasing power among the rich, even ecological economists ought to understand that there will be a downside for those who produce what the rich purchase. The authors might consider what happened to shipyard workers when the U.S. Congress sought to soak the rich by applying a heavy tax on yachts in 1990. Sales plummeted, and so did jobs."
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Dominion Energy plans to deploy small modular nuclear reactors statewide by 2032
Markus Schmidt of The Cardinal News reports that Dominion Energy will deploy small modular nuclear reactors in Virginia by 2032. “Youngkin also announced that $5 million of this funding would advance the goal laid out in the recently released ‘all-of-the-above’ Virginia Energy Plan, to grow Virginia’s nuclear energy industry by establishing a Virginia Nuclear Innovation Hub....
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The ‘unprecedented’ risks facing our power grid this winter should be a wake-up call for government
"The United States is one of the top energy producers in the world, and Americans should not have to doubt their ability to stay warm and have reliable power this winter. We expect the power grid to keep the refrigerator humming, car charging, and economy running. It’s imperative the Biden administration nominates a FERC commissioner who can set our power grid up for success by prioritizing its safety, reliability, and affordability."
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Diversify Energy Policy Away From China
In the midst of a war in Ukraine, soaring inflation, and struggling supply chains, voters in the democratic West need to be confident that our governments can work together to build the better energy future we all need. Diversifying away from our mutual reliance on China is the necessary first step.
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Americans throw out 32% of the food they buy. Here’s how to avoid so much waste
Brian E. Roe writes in The Conversation about food waste in America. “Where does all that unwanted food go? Mainly underground. Food waste occupies almost 25% of landfill space nationwide. Once buried, it breaks down, generating methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Recognizing those impacts, the U.S. government has set a goal of cutting...
