"The declining costs of carbon-capture projects make them more economically viable and offer a way to reduce emissions while other technologies evolve, Ms. Adomait said. She cited hydrogen fuel and direct-air capture, or extracting carbon dioxide from the air, as examples of carbon-reducing technologies still in development."
America’s Suicidal Energy Policy Has Very Real Costs
"The West has surrendered wise policy—or even simply non-suicidal policy—in favor of allegiance to pipe dreams. Then we wonder just why reality seems to keep collapsing in on us like an abandoned house."
The Private Sector is Driving Cross-Atlantic Nuclear Energy Partnerships
Given enough time, the private sector nuclear wins Americans see here at home are sure to also be seen overseas.
Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability Are Compatible
"There is more than enough clean energy to power the world — let’s stop pretending that we have to regress as a species to save the environment. Pursuing a policy of clean energy abundance by incentivizing free market investment can enable us to continue decreasing emissions and lifting billions out of poverty."
Higher Heating Bills Poised to Hit U.S. Households This Winter
"Federal weather officials believe that, on balance, this winter will be colder than last and require more energy to heat homes. Though milder temperatures are expected in the Southwest and along the Atlantic Coast, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts colder weather in the frigid parts of the country, where the most heating fuel is consumed."
Fervo Energy signs 15-year PPA with Southern California electricity provider
"Fervo Energy brings a variety of innovative technologies to the geothermal power space including horizontal drilling and distributed fiber optic sensing that it uses to deliver more reliable and cost-effective projects. This approach makes geothermal power accessible in far more places than before and dramatically increases its potential as a widespread energy source."
Propagate Raises $10M Series A to Fuel Efforts to Scale Agroforestry Industry
"Today, Propagate announced a $10M Series A fundraise to propel this vision to commercialize its agroforestry-focused software, development, and financing ecosystem. The round was led by Belgium-based The Nest and also included Agfunder, the TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good, Techstars, and Neglected Climate Opportunities, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Jeremy and Hannelore Grantham Environmental Trust, and more."
Green steel innovator Electra scores $85M backing
"Electra is planning to complete the build of its first iron ore refining pilot plant at its headquarters in Colorado next year, as it pushes forward with its broader aim to have its first commercial-scale plant up and running before the end of the decade. The firm said it is also aiming to forge additional partnerships across the entire steel value chain in order to accelerate the transition to green steel."
Biden Continues to Push Gasoline-Price Conspiracy Theory
"If you claim credit when gasoline prices go down, you should expect blame when they go back up. In reality, the president doesn’t have much to do with either, but the White House has chosen to tie its political fortune to the price of gasoline — let them enjoy the ride."
Yes, Banning U.S. Oil Exports Is a Horrific Idea
"The answer should be obvious and maintaining a steady supply of U.S. crude oil exports is one of the most effective ways of bolstering our national security and supporting global stability."