Natural Gas

Illustrating the Impact of Minnesota’s New Solar Standard

Illustrating the Impact of Minnesota’s New Solar Standard

Herman K. Trabish: May 21, 2013

“For every dollar of public money put in, Minnesota will get an enormous return.”

How Low Can Utility Emissions Go?

How Low Can Utility Emissions Go?

Katherine Tweed: May 16, 2013

NOx and SO2 fell 70 percent in twenty years.

Study: Doubling Wind Will Cut Rates for PJM Customers

Study: Doubling Wind Will Cut Rates for PJM Customers

Herman K. Trabish: May 15, 2013

Savings more than cover costs in Mid-Atlantic and Midwest states.

The Myths and Realities of America’s Oil and Gas Boom

The Myths and Realities of America’s Oil and Gas Boom

Stephen Lacey: May 13, 2013

Energy expert Michael Levi on our modern energy age

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Insights Into Renewables and the Grid From Congress

Herman K. Trabish: May 13, 2013

First insight: Both parties see the grid’s sources of electricity are shifting.

Conventional Wisdom About Clean Energy Is Still Way Out of Date

Conventional Wisdom About Clean Energy Is Still Way Out of Date

Chris Nelder: May 9, 2013

“It’s not 1990 anymore.”

The 2013 US Utility Outlook on Renewables, Smart Grid

The 2013 US Utility Outlook on Renewables, Smart Grid

Jeff St. John: May 8, 2013

Some key findings and surprising outcomes from Black & Veatch’s annual utility survey—with charts.

Talking Wind and Analytics With New GE Renewables Head Anne McEntee

Talking Wind and Analytics With New GE Renewables Head Anne McEntee

Herman K. Trabish: May 7, 2013

GE did 6+ gigawatts in 2012—but the entire 2013 market may only be 4 gigawatts.

Was Efficiency Responsible for 75% of CO2 Reductions in 2012?

Was Efficiency Responsible for 75% of CO2 Reductions in 2012?

Stephen Lacey: May 1, 2013

Natural gas is touted as the driving force behind America’s declining emissions. But a new study concludes that efficiency is the primary reason.

Solar to Account for Almost All New Generation in California System in 2H 2013

Solar to Account for Almost All New Generation in California System in 2H 2013

Herman K. Trabish: April 30, 2013

“Are we getting a lumpy renewable energy portfolio?”

Nuclear Plants Next to Go in the Northeast

Nuclear Plants Next to Go in the Northeast

AOL Energy, Conway Irwin: April 30, 2013

Will plant closures leave the Northeast too reliant on a single fuel?

Geothermal Saves $117 Million per Year for California and Nevada

Geothermal Saves $117 Million per Year for California and Nevada

Herman K. Trabish: April 26, 2013

A new life-cycle analysis quantifies the avoided costs of gas and coal emissions.

NatGas-Dish CSP Starts Across the Valley of Death

NatGas-Dish CSP Starts Across the Valley of Death

Herman K. Trabish: April 17, 2013

“If it comes in at $1 per watt, we win. If it comes in at $8 per watt, we lose.”

Wind Power Ascendant in 2013

Wind Power Ascendant in 2013

Herman K. Trabish: April 17, 2013

Manufacturers have orders and developers have bank financing. Wind is back.

How Do We Reverse the Drop in Combined Heat and Power Use?

How Do We Reverse the Drop in Combined Heat and Power Use?

Adam James: April 15, 2013

Making sure the lowest-hanging efficiency fruit doesn’t die on the vine