MenuThe Trump Administration’s energy policies are shifting the investment priorities in American renewable energy, and not to its benefit. But the jury is still out whether the green transition can be stopped or reversed. In the first quarter of 2025, approximately $8 billion in clean energy investments and 16 large-scale projects were cancelled – the highest
Category Archives: Climate Change
Gloomy Days For Global Solar Power
The tariffs announced by the Trump Administration at the beginning of April have cast a shadow across international energy supply chains. The new policies were delayed for ninety days less than a week later, and the much-feared shortages and price hikes haven’t yet materialized. Nevertheless, the mood in the industry remains pessimistic. In May, the U.S.
Renewables Meet Reality: Fuel Oil Still A Problem In New England
New England is traditionally associated with progressive approaches to the environment and the pursuit of renewable energy. States like Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine, legislated with binding laws that set limits on emissions to mitigate climate change. This is ironic because New England still relies on one of the world’s most polluting energy sources, fuel oil,
Texas Grid Needs Connectivity And Weatherproofing
The Texas power grid, 90 percent of which is managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), is unique in the United States. Unlike other states, Texas operates an independent power grid with very minimal connection to the two national grids: the Eastern Interconnection and the Western Interconnection. This independence is deeply rooted in
The Year That Was: 2024 Energy Stocks – Winners And Losers
As the global energy landscape evolves, investors must assess the stability of traditional fossil fuels against the growth potential of renewable energy and advanced nuclear technologies. Some experts highlight a rising global backlash against renewables, as increasing evidence in Europe and elsewhere raises questions about long-term profitability and sustainability without government largesse. Others argue that
Hidden Costs, Rusting Relics: Decommissioning Wind Turbines In The US
The U.S. Wind Turbine Database contains more than 74,695 wind turbines built since 1980, spread between 1,699 wind power projects in 45 states. However, thousands of wind turbines are reaching the end of their operational lifespan and need to be either repowered to make way for updated (often larger) turbines or entirely decommissioned to allow
2025’s Energy Megatrends: Seeking Energy Security And Reviving Nuclear
In the run-up to President-Elect Donald Trump’s January 20, 2025, inauguration, energy markets have already begun to adjust to the new administration’s new economic policies. The incoming team’s support for the oil, gas, and nuclear industries reflects a re-evaluation of renewables stemming partly from a global shift towards energy security and reliability to hedge against
The Blockchain Revolution In The Energy Market
Blockchain is moving beyond cryptocurrencies. By 2026, the market for blockchain in the energy sector is set to exceed $1.5 billion—a massive leap from just $127.5 million in 2018. Energy companies see immense potential in this technology, including how it can transform everything from grid management to green energy trading. Blockchain is a digital technology
The West’s role in solving Central Asia’s water crisis
The Caspian Sea, vital to Eurasia’s economy and environment, is shrinking at an alarming rate. The declining water level in the sea is one visible consequence of a larger regional water crisis faced by the C5 nations of Central Asia—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. This water crisis threatens the more than 82 million people who call the largely
U.S. COPing Out Of Global Climate Leadership?
Clean energy shares in the United States experienced a significant decline following Donald Trump’s election to a second term. The WilderHill Clean Energy Index fell by 6.7%, with solar companies like Sunnova Energy International Inc. and Sunrun Inc. dropping as much as 51% and 29%, respectively. The timing of this downturn is unfortunate, as green