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In almost every part of the country, the amount people pay for electricity has gone up faster than the rate of inflation and it will likely continue to rise, according to the Energy Information Administration. So what's ballooning your utility bill? We'll talk with energy and policy experts about the increasing demands posed by data centers, the aging electricity infrastructure, and the new barriers to expanding renewable power plants. But the picture isn't all grim; we'll explore the steps we can take to make California's electrical grid more sustainable. Guests: Costa Samaras, director of the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, trustee professor of civil and environmental engineering and an affiliated faculty member in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University Michael Wara, policy director for the Sustainability Accelerator at the Doerr School of Sustainability, director of the Climate and Energy Policy Program and senior research scholar at the Woods Institute for the Environment, Stanford University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin covers the following stories: The National Association of Realtors reported June Existing Home Sales; President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan; Kevin has the details sorts through the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Tim Wullenweber, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Coolants Plus/StarFire. They discuss lower viscosity lubricants, new API specs for heavy duty motor oil and heavy-duty antifreeze. Oil and gas prices react to U.S.-Japan trade deal. expectations ahead of EU-China summit and U.S. Energy Information Administration data on crude oil inventories.

Kevin covers the following stories: The National Association of Realtors reported June Existing Home Sales; President Trump announced a trade framework with Japan; Kevin has the details sorts through the data, puts the information into perspective, offers his insights and offers an opinion or two. Kevin interviews Tim Wullenweber, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Coolants Plus/StarFire. They discuss lower viscosity lubricants, new API specs for heavy duty motor oil and heavy-duty antifreeze. Oil and gas prices react to U.S.-Japan trade deal. expectations ahead of EU-China summit and U.S. Energy Information Administration data on crude oil inventories.

We begin on a positive note by welcoming a “doer,” citizen extraordinaire, Jon Merryman, who couldn't stand the trash, especially old tires, being dumped in his neighborhood. So, he took it upon himself to clean it up and has now expanded his efforts across the country. Then co-president of Public Citizen, Robert Weissman, joins us to explain how spending in the recent bill passed by the Republican controlled Congress prioritizes the Pentagon and deportation enforcement at the expense of the social safety net, essentially trading life for death.Jon Merryman was a software designer at Lockheed Martin, who after retiring found his true calling, cleaning up trash in every county in America.When I first started looking at the environment next to my place of work, one of the things I did uncover was tires. And they were definitely there from the '20s, the '30s, and the '40s, they've been there for decades. And then just after a while, the soil and the erosion just covers them up. And you just discover them, and you realize this has been going on forever.Jon MerrymanNature is innocent. It really doesn't deserve what we've given it. And I feel like someone's got to step up to undo what we've done.Jon MerrymanRobert Weissman is a staunch public interest advocate and activist, as well as an expert on a wide variety of issues ranging from corporate accountability and government transparency to trade and globalization, to economic and regulatory policy. As the Co-President of Public Citizen, he has spearheaded the effort to loosen the chokehold corporations, and the wealthy have over our democracy.The best estimates are that the loss of insurance and measures in this bill will cost 40,000 lives every year. Not once. Every year.Robert Weissman co-president of Public Citizen on the Budget BillPeople understand there's a rigged system. They understand that generally. They understand that with healthcare. But if you (the Democrats) don't name the health insurance companies as an enemy, as a barrier towards moving forward. You don't say United Health; you don't go after a Big Pharma, which is probably the most despised health sector in the economy, people don't think you're serious. And partially it's because you're not.Robert WeissmanNews 7/11/251. This week, the Financial Times published a stunning story showing the Tony Blair Institute – founded by the former New Labour British Prime Minister and Iraq War accomplice Tony Blair – “participated” in a project to “reimagine Gaza as a thriving trading hub.” This project would include a “Trump Riviera” and an “Elon Musk Smart Manufacturing Zone”. To accomplish this, the investors would pay half a million Palestinians to leave Gaza to open the enclave up for development – and that is just the tip of the harebrained iceberg. This scheme would also involve creating “artificial islands off the coast akin to those in Dubai, blockchain-based trade initiatives…and low-tax ‘special economic zones'.” The development of this plot is somewhat shadowy. The FT story names a, “group of Israeli businessmen…including tech investor Liran Tancman and venture capitalist Michael Eisenberg,” who helped establish the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation in February 2025. GHF has been accused of using supposed aid distribution sites as “death traps,” per France 24. Boston Consulting Group, also named in the FT story, strongly disavowed the project, as did the Tony Blair Institute.2. In more positive news related to Gaza, the National Education Association – the largest labor union in the United States – voted this week to sever ties with the Anti-Defamation League. The ADL, once an important group safeguarding the civil rights and wellbeing of American Jews, has completely abandoned its historic mission and has instead devoted its considerable resources to trying to crush the anti-Zionist movement. The NEA passed a resolution stating that the NEA “will not use, endorse, or publicize materials from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), such as its curricular materials or statistics,” because, “Despite its reputation as a civil rights organization, the ADL is not the social justice educational partner it claims to be.” Labor Notes writes that the ADL “has been a ubiquitous presence in U.S. schools for forty years, pushing curriculum, direct programming, and teacher training into K-12 schools and increasingly into universities.” One NEA delegate, Stephen Siegel, said from the assembly floor, “Allowing the ADL to determine what constitutes antisemitism would be like allowing the fossil fuel industry to determine what constitutes climate change.”3. Another major labor story from this week concerns sanitation workers in Philadelphia. According to the Delaware News Journal, AFSCME District Council 33 has reached a deal with the city to raise wages for their 9,000 workers by 9% over three years. The union went on strike July 1st, resulting in, “massive piles of trash piling up on city streets and around trash drop-off sites designated by the city,” and “changes to the city's annual Fourth of July concert with headliner LL Cool J and city native Jazmine Sullivan both dropping out,” in solidarity with the striking workers, per WHYY. The deal reached is a major compromise for the union, which was seeking a 32% total pay increase, but they held off on an extended trash pickup strike equivalent to 1986 strike, which went on for three weeks and left 45,000 tons of rotting garbage in the streets, per ABC.4. Yet another labor story brings us to New York City. ABC7 reports the United Federation of Teachers has endorsed Democratic Socialist – and Democratic Party nominee – Zohran Mamdani for mayor. This report notes “UFT is the city's second largest union…[with] 200,000 members.” Announcing the endorsement, UFT President Michael Mulgrew stated, “This is a real crisis and it's a moment for our city, and our city is starting to speak out very loudly…The voters are saying the same thing, 'enough is enough.' The income gap disparity is above…that which we saw during the Gilded Age." All eyes now turn to District Council 37, which ABC7 notes “endorsed Council speaker Adrienne Adams in the primary and has yet to endorse in the general election.”5. The margin of Mamdani's victory, meanwhile, continues to grow as the Board of Elections updates its ranked choice voting tallies. According to the conservative New York Post, Zohran has “won more votes than any other mayoral candidate in New York City primary election history.” Mamdani can now boast having won over 565,000 votes after 102,000 votes were transferred from other candidates. Not only that, “Mamdani's totals are expected to grow as…a small percent of ballots are still being counted.”6. Meanwhile, scandal-ridden incumbent New York City Mayor Eric Adams has yet another scandal on his hands. The New York Daily News reports, “Four high-ranking former NYPD chiefs are suing Mayor Adams, claiming they were forced to retire from the department after complaining that his ‘unqualified' friends were being placed in prestigious police positions, sometimes after allegedly bribing their way into the jobs.” Former Police Commissioner Edward Caban, who was already forced to resign in disgrace amidst a federal corruption investigation, features prominently in this new lawsuit. Among other things, Caban is alleged to have been “selling promotions” to cops for up to $15,000. Adams is running for reelection as an independent, but trails Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani and disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo.7. Turning to the federal government, as the U.S. disinvests in science and technology, a new report published in the Financial Times finds that, “Almost three-quarters of all solar and wind power projects being built globally are in China.” According to the data, gathered by Global Energy Monitor, “China is building 510 gigawatts of utility-scale solar and wind projects… [out of] 689GW under construction globally.” As this report notes, one gigawatt can potentially supply electricity for about one million homes. This report goes on to say that, “China is expected to add at least 246.5GW of solar and 97.7GW of wind this year,” on top of the “1.5 terawatts of solar and wind power capacity up and running as of the end of March.” In the first quarter of 2025, solar and wind accounted for 22.5% of China's total electricity consumption; in 2023, solar and wind accounted for around 14% of electricity consumption in the United States, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.8. Developments this week put two key rules promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission under former Chair Lina Khan in jeopardy. First and worse, NPR reports the Republican-controlled FTC is abandoning a rule which would have banned non-compete clauses in employment contracts. These anti-worker provisions “trap workers and depress wages,” according to Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy, who has introduced legislation to ban them by statute. Perhaps more irritatingly however, Reuters reports the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis has blocked the so-called “click to cancel” rule just days before it was set to take effect. This rule would have, “required retailers, gyms and other businesses to provide cancellation methods for subscriptions, auto-renewals and free trials that convert to paid memberships that are ‘at least as easy to use' as the sign up process.” A coalition of corporate interests sued to block the rule, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a trade group representing major cable and internet providers such as Charter Communications, Comcast and Cox Communications along with media companies like Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery. Lina Khan decried “Firms…making people jump through endless hoops just to cancel a subscription, trapping Americans in needless bureaucracy and wasting their time & money.”9. In another betrayal of consumers, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to break promises and speak out of both sides of his mouth. A new report in NPR documents RFK Jr. speaking at a conference in April, where he “spoke about the health effects of exposure to harmful chemicals in our food, air and water…[and] cited recent research on microplastics from researchers in Oregon, finding these tiny particles had shown up in 99% of the seafood they sampled.” Yet Susanne Brander, the author of the study, had gotten word just an hour earlier that “a federal grant she'd relied on to fund her research for years…was being terminated.” Brander is quoted saying "It feels like they are promoting the field while ripping out the foundation." Ripping out the foundation of this research is felt acutely, as “regulators are weakening safeguards that limit pollution and other toxic chemicals.” So Mr. Secretary, which is more important – stopping the proliferation of microplastics or slashing funding for the very scientists studying the issue?10. Finally, in Los Angeles masked federal troops are marauding through the streets on horseback, sowing terror through immigrant communities, per the New York Times. President Trump mobilized approximately 4,000 National Guard members – putting them under federal control – alongside 700 Marines in response to protests against immigration raids in June. As the Times notes, “It has been more than three weeks since the last major demonstration in downtown Los Angeles,” but the federal forces have not been demobilized. While some have dismissed the shows of force as nothing more than stunts designed to fire up the president's base, Gregory Bovino, a Customs and Border Protection chief in Southern California told Fox News “[LA] Better get used to us now, cause this is going to be normal very soon.” As LA Mayor Karen Bass put it, “What I saw…looked like a city under siege, under armed occupation…It's the way a city looks before a coup.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Their comments range from angry to anguished, some typed in all caps and punctuated with exclamation points. An 80-year-old retiree who said his charges from Central Hudson are outpacing last year's 2.5 percent increase in his Social Security check is among the 182 people submitting comments in response to the utility's latest request to increase the rates it charges to deliver electricity to homes and businesses. A single mother who said she lived with two children in a 700-square-foot house while earning $1,400 a month bemoaned the surge in her monthly bill from $100 to more than $200. "If the rates keep going up, I will have to freeze to death together with my teenage sons," she wrote. For the homeowners, renters and business owners who have been railing against Central Hudson's rising costs online and in public hearings before the state Public Service Commission, the frustration goes beyond the company's latest request to raise rates. Its pending three-year plan is lower than the company's original request but would still add $18 per month during that period to the average customer's bill. Those customers, along with residents served by New York state's other utility companies, are paying the most in at least 25 years for electricity, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority. Utility bills statewide averaged 25 cents per kilowatt-hour in March, compared to 19 cents in March 2015. Nationwide, energy bills are forecast to continue rising through next year, according to the federal Energy Information Administration. "It's unbearable for customers," said Assembly Member Jonathan Jacobson, a Democrat whose district includes Beacon and other areas served by Central Hudson. "We get complaints all the time about their costs and their service." Extreme Weather Powers Demand Cooling, heating rises as aid disappears by Brian PJ Cronin The spikes in energy bills come as Americans feel the increasing effects of climate change, including more frequent "heat dome" events like the Highlands experienced last week when temperatures reached into the high 90s. Those events spur even greater electricity usage as residents crank up air conditioners and fans to sustain themselves. Don't expect a trade-off from warmer winters, however. Climate change is also manipulating the polar jet stream, pulling colder air from Canada south in the winter. This past winter, those polar-vortex events allowed freezing temperatures to blanket the Highlands, adding higher heating bills to the higher cooling costs residents faced during the summer. These bills aren't just a source of frustration and anxiety anymore. They're literally a matter of life and death. Between 1999 and 2023, 21,518 deaths recorded in the U.S. were attributed to heat as the underlying or a contributing factor, according to a study published in Aug. 2024 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The total number of deaths nationwide doubled from 1,069 in 1999 to 2,325 in 2023, according to the study. In New York state, extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths, said the state Department of Environmental Conservation in a report published in June 2024. Shortly after taking office, the Trump administration fired the entire federal staff responsible for the Low Income Heating Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps more than 6 million families avoid utility shut-offs. A representative from New York's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance said that the state had already received its LIHEAP funding for the year, but next year is in doubt. Part of this year's funding is going toward the state's Cooling Assistance Program, which will help approximately 18,000 households purchase either an air conditioner or a fan. The application window for the program is closed, but New Yorkers who suffer from asthma may still be eligible. See dub.sh/cooling-help for more information. Customers face costs on two fronts: the rate utilities bi...

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly and Joe discuss the role of the International Energy Agency, the Energy Information Administration, and the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the energy security concerns following a loss of trust in the independence of global energy analysis as political concerns seep in. Find Bob McNally's op-ed for the Wall Street Journal here: https://www.wsj.com/opinion/activists-neuter-a-global-watchdog-energy-policy-international-energy-agency-1ac4f81b Find Mark Mills and Neil Atkinson's report for the National Center for Energy Analytics here: https://energyanalytics.org/energy-delusions-peak-oil-forecasts/ // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is VP Energy and Calgary Operations at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Interview recording Date: May 21, 2025 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Every left winger should have their eyes held open and be forced to watch this on repeat until it sinks in. BONUS EPISODES available on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/deniersplaybook) SOCIALS & MORE (https://linktr.ee/deniersplaybook) WANT TO ADVERTISE WITH US? Please contact climatetownsponsorships@gmail.comDISCLAIMER: Some media clips have been edited for length and clarity. CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanExecutive Producer: Ben Boult Editor: Laura ConteProducers: Daniella Philipson, Irene PlagianosArchival Producer: Margaux SaxAdditional Research & Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute HaroldsonMusic: Tony Domenick Art: Jordan Doll Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESAccounts, T. C. of P. (2023). Wind Power: Energy is Good for Texas. Comptroller.texas.gov.Alsaleh, A., & Sattler, M. (2019). Comprehensive life cycle assessment of large wind turbines in the US. 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Oregon transportation officials say that without more funding, residents could see further declines in the quality of roads, highways and bridges starting this year. But revenues from gas taxes paid by drivers at the pump are projected to decrease as more people adopt electric and fuel-efficient cars, forcing officials to look for new ways to fund transportation infrastructure. States with aggressive climate goals like Oregon are facing a conundrum: EVs can help reduce emissions in the transportation sector, the nation's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, but they also mean less gas tax revenue in government coffers. Motor fuel taxes are the largest source of transportation revenue for states, according to the National Association of Budget Officers' most recent report on state expenditures. But the money they bring in has fallen: gas taxes raised 41% of transportation revenue in fiscal year 2016, compared with roughly 36% in fiscal year 2024, the group found. In California, where zero-emission vehicles accounted for about a quarter of all car sales last year, legislative analysts predict gas tax collections will decrease by $5 billion—or 64%—by 2035, in a scenario where the state successfully meets its climate goals. California and Oregon are among the multiple states that will require all new passenger cars sold to be zero-emission vehicles by 2035. The downward revenue trend is already playing out in Pennsylvania, where gas tax revenues dropped an estimated $250 million last year compared with revenues in 2019, according to the state's independent fiscal office. Inflation has also driven up the cost of transportation materials, further exacerbating budget concerns. To make up for lost revenue, 34 states have raised their gas tax since 2013, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. California has the highest gas tax at over 69 cents a gallon when including other taxes and fees, while Alaska has the lowest at 9 cents a gallon, according to figures from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In Oregon—which in 1919 became the first state to implement a gas tax—it is 40 cents a gallon. This article was provided by The Associated Press.

According to a recent forecast from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar panels and batteries will account for more than 80% of new power capacity installed in the U.S. this year.  The record growth of these technologies is hastening the decline of coal power in this country. Solar power alone will account for more than […]

Freezing your gas off! Weather is in the news affecting travel and crude oil and LNG pipelines. A new unique method of cargo theft, Kevin explains. Two tort reform bills introduced in Georgia are welcomed by the trucking industry, Kevin offers his insights. Oil reacts to supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S. awaiting clarity on sanctions as Washington tries to broker a deal to end the war in Ukraine; a 30-40% disruption to a pipeline from Kazakhstan - due to a drone attack; cold weather in the U.S. threatened oil supply from North Dakota and refineries in Texas and awaiting U.S. oil inventory data from American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration.

Freezing your gas off! Weather is in the news affecting travel and crude oil and LNG pipelines. A new unique method of cargo theft, Kevin explains. Two tort reform bills introduced in Georgia are welcomed by the trucking industry, Kevin offers his insights. Oil reacts to supply disruptions in Russia and the U.S. awaiting clarity on sanctions as Washington tries to broker a deal to end the war in Ukraine; a 30-40% disruption to a pipeline from Kazakhstan - due to a drone attack; cold weather in the U.S. threatened oil supply from North Dakota and refineries in Texas and awaiting U.S. oil inventory data from American Petroleum Institute and the Energy Information Administration.

Alan Lowe, Executive Director of the American Museum of Science and Energy, launches AMSEcast Conversations with a compelling discussion on Jay Hakes' book, The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science from Eisenhower to Bush. The panel, featuring Hakes alongside energy experts David McCollum and Charles Sims, traces the origins of modern climate science to the 1950s work of Roger Revelle and Dave Keeling. The panel explores the evolution of climate science, the challenges of political resistance, and the growing urgency of action in the face of today's visible climate impacts. Their discussion emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and persistence in addressing global climate challenges.     Guest Bio Jay Hakes is an accomplished author and energy policy expert whose latest book, The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science from Eisenhower to Bush, explores the intersection of science and leadership. Previously, Jay authored Energy Crises: Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Hard Choices in the 1970s. He served for 13 years as Director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta and was Administrator of the Energy Information Administration during the Clinton administration. Jay also worked under President Obama as Director of Research and Policy for the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Commission, bringing deep expertise to critical energy challenges. David McCollum is a leading expert in energy and environmental policy, serving as part of the distinguished R&D staff in the Mobility and Energy Transitions Analysis Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He also holds a joint faculty appointment at the University of Tennessee's Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs in Knoxville. David's work focuses on the critical intersections of energy systems, transportation, and sustainability, bringing valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a low-carbon future. His expertise bridges research and policy, making him a key voice in addressing global energy and climate issues. Charles Sims is an expert in energy and environmental policy, currently serving as the director of the Center for Energy, Transportation, and Environmental Policy at the University of Tennessee (UT) in Knoxville. He holds the TVA Distinguished Professorship of Energy and Environmental Policy at UT's Baker School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and is also an associate professor in the Department of Economics. Charles' work focuses on the economic and policy implications of energy systems and environmental challenges, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between energy, transportation, and sustainable development.     Show Highlights (2:49) When scientists realized that climate was changing and human activities were the major cause (4:35) The Keeling Curve (7:18) Why the public's perception of climate change has shifted over the years (17:14) Eisenhower's introduction to climate change and its impact on Atoms for Peace (20:49) JFK's awareness of the climate change issue (26:38) How climate change factored into decisions made during LBJ's Great Society (31:20) President Nixon and climate change (38:23) The failed marriage between climate science and nuclear power (41:36) Facing climate change on an international scale (48:42) How to test sources on climate change and the importance of good communication (54:16) Are there any positive outlooks on climate change at this point in time?     Links Referenced The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science from Eisenhower to Bush: https://www.amazon.com/Presidents-Planet-Climate-Politics-Eisenhower/dp/0807181900 Energy Crises: Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Hard Choices in the 1970s: https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Crises-Choices-Environment-America/dp/0806168528

The Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.111 million barrels a day during the week ending on December 27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, what does this inflation gauge tell us about the direction of inflation. The Conference Board released the consumer confidence index for December, Kevin offers his perspective on the report. Initial holiday sales numbers are in, how do they compare to prior years? Oil prices react to the dollar's strength, hopes for addition fiscal stimulus in China, American Petroleum Institute reporting that U.S. crude oil stocks falling and expected confirmation of those declines by the Energy Information Administration. 

U.S. Commerce Department released the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index, what does this inflation gauge tell us about the direction of inflation. The Conference Board released the consumer confidence index for December, Kevin offers his perspective on the report. Initial holiday sales numbers are in, how do they compare to prior years? Oil prices react to the dollar's strength, hopes for addition fiscal stimulus in China, American Petroleum Institute reporting that U.S. crude oil stocks falling and expected confirmation of those declines by the Energy Information Administration. 

—Here are 3 big things you need to know—   One — Donald Trump is nominating TV's Doctor Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  CMS oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Healthcare-dot-gov, which currently provide coverage to nearly 50-percent of Americans. Two ---- President Biden has approved sending antipersonnel landmines to Ukraine in its war against Russia.  Multiple reports said Tuesday that the U.S. expects Ukraine to use the mines in its own territory in a region where Russian troops have made significant advances.   And number three — Most U.S. households will spend about the same or less on energy this winter, but some states may face higher costs due to colder weather. According to the Energy Information Administration, states like Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, and Kansas might see natural gas bills rise by 10 to 15 dollars per month. Electric heating may see a 2-percent increase, while natural gas prices will vary, with some areas dropping and others, like the Midwest, expected to rise by 11-percent.

In 1953, the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series, “From Here to Eternity” won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture. And on May 24 deep in the  education section of The New York Times, there was a short piece titled “How Industry May Change Climate.” In the years after, scientists went from writing about the possible impacts of pollution on climate to warning U.S. presidents. And energy policy expert and scholar Jay Hakes says there's much more to the story. From scientists who quietly worked to address growing environmental threats, to lawmakers who deliberated in Congress and the White House over what to do about them, Jay says there's a history that hasn't been told. In his new book, Jay looks at these early climate change pioneers and asks about the challenges they faced.   What was it like trying to influence the White House? What solutions did these pioneers offer? And how can their stories further our discourse around climate change today?  This week, we go back to a conversation from August between host Bill Loveless and Jay Hakes about his book “The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science and Politics from Eisenhower to Bush.”  Jay is a scholar and author on U.S. energy policy. From 2000-2013 he served as the director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. He also served in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, including a seven-year stint as director of the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  Jay's other books include “Energy Crises: Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Hard Choices in the 1970s” and “A Declaration of Energy Independence.”

In the wake of the Key Bridge collapse, researchers are considering what other crossings could be taken down by a wayward container ship. Also, the EIA's latest short-term energy outlook says diesel prices will likely decline over the coming months. We'll go through the data. And ELDs were supposed to be for hours-of-service compliance only, but more entities want to use the devices to track truckers' location. 0:00 – Feds says fuel prices likely to drop.  10:15 – More brokers, others tracking truckers using ELDs. 25:08 – Looking for other bridges vulnerable to collapse.

Presidential politics and energy expert Jay Hakes, a former University of New Orleans Political Science professor, has written a compelling new book about contemporary presidents and their response to environmental issues. He helped organize Jimmy Carter's Louisiana campaign in 1976 and he would go on to manage the Carter Presidential Library in Atlanta for 13 years. As an energy expert, he spent time shaping energy policy for the state of Florida and, under Carter, headed the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Hakes joins Louisiana Life Executive Editor Errol Laborde and podcast producer Kelly Massicot to discuss his latest book, “The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science and Politics from Eisenhower to Bush,” published by LSU Press. The wide ranging discussion also includes shaping public opinion (such as the awareness of the dangers from second hand cigarette smoke) and the future of electric vehicles. It is high powered conversation.

In 1953, the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the World Series, “From Here to Eternity” won the Academy Award for Best Motion Picture. And on May 24 deep in the  education section of The New York Times, there was a short piece titled “How Industry May Change Climate.” In the years after, scientists went from writing about the possible impacts of pollution on climate to warning U.S. presidents. And energy policy expert and scholar Jay Hakes says there's much more to the story. From scientists who quietly worked to address growing environmental threats, to lawmakers who deliberated in Congress and the White House over what to do about them, Jay says there's a history that hasn't been told. In his new book, Jay looks at these early climate change pioneers and asks about the challenges they faced.   What was it like trying to influence the White House? What solutions did these pioneers offer? And how can their stories further our discourse around climate change today?  This week, host Bill Loveless talks with Jay Hakes about his book “The Presidents and the Planet: Climate Change Science and Politics from Eisenhower to Bush.”  Jay is a scholar and author on U.S. energy policy. From 2000-2013 he served as the director of the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. He also served in both the Obama and Clinton administrations, including a seven-year stint as director of the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  Jay's other books include “Energy Crises: Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Hard Choices in the 1970s” and “A Declaration of Energy Policy Independence.”

In this episode of Conversations On Energy, we speak with Merek Roman. 

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss key energy news topics for August 1st, 2024. They cover the impact of AI-driven data centers on Texas's power grid, concerns about pipeline congestion affecting U.S. oil exports, and geopolitical developments, including a significant energy deal between Russia and Iran. They also discuss oil market reactions to geopolitical tensions, recent earnings reports from oil companies like Hess and BP, and the potential impact of the 2024 U.S. presidential election on the oil and gas industry. The podcast concludes with an analysis of global energy market dynamics and predictions for future trends.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:42 - Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Gobbling Up Texas Amid AI Boom04:15 - Texas Pipeline Congestion Could Throttle U.S. Oil Exports at Critical Time06:31 - Russia and Iran to Start Work on Game-Changing Energy Corridor09:47 - Markets Update12:01 - Inventory Draw Pushes Oil Up14:32 - Hess Beat Earnings Estimates On Robust Guyana Output16:28 - BP Scales Back Biofuels Projects, Focuses on High Oil Demand into the 2040s18:00 - Why Citi Thinks Trump Is Bearish for Oil25:15 OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Power-Hungry Data Centers Are Gobbling Up Texas Amid AI BoomJuly 31, 2024 Stu TurleyOne business may finally be getting too big for Texas: data centers, those whirring warehouses packed with the electricity-sucking computer servers that power the modern internet and the development of artificial intelligence. Up until now, the […]Texas Pipeline Congestion Could Throttle U.S. Oil Exports at Critical TimeJuly 31, 2024 Mariel AlumitTexas crude oil pipelines are nearing capacity, with major pipelines between the Permian Basin and the Port of Corpus Christi currently more than 90% full. Potential export constraints could arise as US crude production continues […]Russia and Iran to Start Work on Game-Changing Energy CorridorJuly 31, 2024 Mariel AlumitIranian Petroleum Minister Owji: Russia and Iran will start working soon on energy corridor. The corridor is now an adjunct project of the US$40 billion four-pronged deal agreed in principle between Russian gas giant Gazprom […]Inventory Draw Pushes Oil UpJuly 31, 2024 Mariel AlumitCrude oil prices today moved slightly higher, after the Energy Information Administration reported an inventory draw of 3.4 million barrels for the week to July 26. The inventory change compared with a draw of 3.7 million barrels for the […]BP Scales Back Biofuels Projects, Focuses on High Oil Demand into the 2040sJuly 31, 2024 Mariel AlumitBP reported a stronger-than-expected net profit for the second quarter, beating analyst expectations. The energy firm announced a 10% increase to its dividend and hiked its share buyback program to the fourth quarter. BP's low […]Why Citi Thinks Trump Is Bearish for OilJuly 30, 2024 Mariel AlumitU.S. oil and gas industry thrived under Biden, with major oil companies doubling profits and energy shares up 117%. Harris likely to continue Biden's policies, while Trump may push for deregulation and increased production, potentially […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading DeskOil & Gas Investing In 2024– Get in Contact With The Show –

Our president promised to “end fossil fuels,” yet the train keeps-a-rollin' at record speed. Dr. Merrill “Buddy” Matthews of the Institute for Policy Innovation has the proof, fresh from the federal Energy Information Administration.  The U.S. has set yet another record in oil & gas production, once again disproving the “green” doomsayers who tried to discourage investment, claiming these would be “stranded assets” by now, having become obsolete in the “green” energy transition… that never was.   X: @JackiDailyHost TruthSocial: JackiDaily Rumble: TheJackiDailyShow YouTube: TheJackiDailyShow Instagram: JackiDaily Facebook: The Jacki Daily Show

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley covers several key stories: Biden administration's push for green energy as a solution to inflation, which has faced criticism; a rise in oil prices following a significant crude inventory draw; the growing importance of oil and gas exports for Canada's economy; an increase in India's LNG imports aimed at reducing carbon emissions; and Elon Musk's explanation for delaying Tesla's robotaxi event, citing design modifications. Turley also humorously notes the Cybertruck's unique design and encourages viewer engagement and voting participation.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:20 - Ex-Biden Lackey Tells CNBC: To Fix Inflation, Ditch Fossil Fuels And Boost Green Spending04:22 - Oil Extends Gains As EIA Confirms Crude Draw, Rising Fuel Inventories05:56 - Oil and Gas Exports Are Increasingly Important for Canada's Economy06:47 - India ups LNG imports in June07:49 - Elon Musk explains why Tesla's Robotaxi event is delayed09:05 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Ex-Biden Lackey Tells CNBC: To Fix Inflation, Ditch Fossil Fuels And Boost Green SpendingJuly 17, 2024 Andy Del PradoA former Biden official promoted spending billions more dollars on green energy as a solution to economic and inflationary woes. ​ Heritage Foundation economist E. J. Antoni quickly set a former Biden official straight after […]Oil Extends Gains As EIA Confirms Crude Draw, Rising Fuel InventoriesJuly 17, 2024 Mariel AlumitCrude oil prices went higher today, after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an inventory draw of 4.9 million barrels for the week to July 12. This was on top of the draw of 3.4 million barrels for the previous […]Oil and Gas Exports Are Increasingly Important for Canada's EconomyJuly 17, 2024 Mariel AlumitAlongside surging production, Canada's oil and gas exports jumped in the period 2002 to 2022. Canada saw a record-high oil production in 2023 amid expanding oil sands output. Combined, crude oil, NGLs, and natural gas […]India ups LNG imports in JuneJuly 17, 2024 Mariel AlumitIndia's liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports rose in June compared to the same month last year, according to the preliminary data from the oil ministry's Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell. The country imported about 2.64 […]Elon Musk explains why Tesla's Robotaxi event is delayedJuly 17, 2024 Mariel AlumitElon Musk has seemingly confirmed Tesla's Robotaxi event has been delayed and revealed one reason the company needs more time before the big reveal. Bloomberg reported last week that the event had been delayed from August 8 to October. […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB SubstackENB Trading Desk– Get in Contact With The Show –

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Stuart Turley highlights several key stories: French nuclear giant EDF has scrapped plans for small reactors due to high costs, Florida enacts a windmill ban along with climate change language removal, the EU Commission approves Romania's construction of two new nuclear reactors, Google falls short of its climate goals citing AI electricity needs, electric vehicles are deemed not cost-effective for emissions reduction, and oil prices rise as the EIA reports a significant crude draw.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:36 - French nuclear giant scraps SMR plans due to soaring costs, will start over04:08 - Florida windmill ban law goes into effect along with language removing “climate change”06:24 - EU Commission clears Romania's plans to build two new nuclear reactors07:24 - Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AI09:05 - “Electric vehicles not cost-effective for emissions reduction”10:29 - Oil Prices Rise As EIA Confirms Huge Crude Draw12:35 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.French nuclear giant scraps SMR plans due to soaring costs, will start overJuly 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe French nuclear giant EdF, the government owned company that manages the country's vast fleet of nuclear power stations, has reportedly scrapped its plans to develop a new design for small nuclear reactors because of […]New Florida windmill ban law goes into effect along with language removing “climate change”July 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitTAMPA, Fla. — The state of Florida currently has zero windmills operating on land or offshore, and some Republican legislators want to keep it that way. In May, Gov. DeSantis signed HB 1645 into law, going into […]EU Commission clears Romania's plans to build two new nuclear reactorsJuly 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe European Commission has issued a positive opinion on the technical and nuclear safety aspects of the project for units 3 and 4 of Romania's only nuclear power plant, the Romanian Energy Ministry announced on […]Google falling short of important climate target, cites electricity needs of AIJuly 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitThree years ago, Google set an ambitious plan to address climate change by going “net zero,” meaning it would release no more climate-changing gases into the air than it removes, by 2030. But a report […]“Electric vehicles not cost-effective for emissions reduction”July 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitElectric vehicles are not cost-effective for emissions reduction. That's the suggestion from Nick Molden, Chief Executive Officer of Emissions Analytics Ltd who spoke at the Coventry Building Society Arena during the inaugural day of The […]Oil Prices Rise As EIA Confirms Huge Crude DrawJuly 3, 2024 Mariel AlumitCrude oil prices moved higher today after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an inventory decline of 12.2 million barrels for the week to June 28. The inventory change compared with an inventory build of 3.6 million barrels estimated […Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB TopEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

Two separate recent reports on methane emissions show the U.S.'s current record is mixed. POLITICO's James Bikales explains what these divergent sets of flaring data say about domestic energy production and what they mean for the Biden Administration's climate goals. Plus, the Supreme Court strikes down a water-sharing deal among the states that share the Rio Grande River. For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro: https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   James Bikales is the host of Morning Energy and a reporter for POLITICO. Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Kara Tabor is an audio producer for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is a senior audio producer-host at POLITICO.  Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, on today's episode of The Wright Report, where we dive into the crucial headlines shaping America and the world. It's our Friday Headline Brief, heavy on news and light on analysis, setting the stage for the weekend. Domestic News: Energy Prices Surge: Natural gas prices are on the rise, leading to higher electricity bills this summer. The Energy Information Administration predicts the U.S. average monthly residential power bill to reach $173, a 3% increase from last summer, with regional differences varying widely. Federal Budget Deficit: The federal budget deficit is set to spike to $1.9 trillion this year, largely due to President Biden's student loan forgiveness plans. This increase pushes the national debt to $35 trillion, with interest payments now surpassing the entire military budget. Immigration Crisis: Cartels are offering VIP packages for illegal immigrants to travel from Panama to the United States, costing around $15,000. Despite executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration, thousands continue to cross the border. Women in the Military: Senate Democrats propose requiring women to register for the draft, sparking a heated debate. The proposal's future remains uncertain as it faces opposition in both the Senate and the Republican-controlled House. International News: Indian Ocean Tensions: India faces disputes with Sri Lanka and the Maldives over valuable underwater mineral nodules, potentially increasing China's influence in the region. Middle East and Eastern Europe: Updates on Israel's operations in Gaza and potential shifts towards a ceasefire, alongside discussions about the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and potential peace deal timelines. Health and Science: Parkinson's Disease: AI advancements in Germany may predict Parkinson's disease up to seven years before symptoms appear, offering new hope for early treatment. Dementia Research: Certain prostate drugs show promise in reducing the risk of dementia with Lewy bodies by up to 40%. Natural Immunity: Studies confirm the long-lasting power of natural immunity from childhood flu exposures and its implications for other diseases, including COVID-19. New research suggests that regular walking can significantly relieve lower back pain, providing a simple yet effective solution for sufferers. Tune in for these stories and more, plus deeper analysis available on Substack. Don't miss this essential episode of The Wright Report. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

California is the first state to ban the sale of new gas furnaces and water heaters, which will begin in 2030. In efforts to fight climate change, all homes will be required to use zero-emission electric appliance alternatives. The Sierra Club and American Lung Association have supported this move to reduce the building sector's carbon footprint and improve public health. The building sector accounts for 5% of California's nitrogen-oxide pollution, a key component in producing smog. The California Air and Resource Board (CARB) reports that nearly 90% of these nitrogen-oxide emissions come from space and water heaters. A report from SPUR, San Francisco Bay Area Planning and Urban Research Association, found “as appliances in California homes and buildings generate four times as much lung-damaging nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution as the state's gas power plants, and roughly two-thirds as much NOx as all of the state's passenger cars.” This ban was passed to meet EPA regulations limiting atmospheric ozone and fighting air pollution, and it also follows Biden's Climate Plan calling for the switch from residential gas to electric appliances.  Natural Gas Inside the HomeSwitching to electric appliances can also have indoor air pollution benefits. Gas cook stoves emit natural gas and indoor air pollutants that can be harmful to those with asthma and chronic pulmonary disease as these stoves are typically unvented. The most common pollutants from gas cook stoves are nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde, and the EPA warns that nitrogen dioxide emissions can be toxic even in low concentrations. While electric appliance alternatives like electric cook stoves and heat pumps emit no onsite air pollution. Costs and BurdensThe costs of upgrading electrical services also raises many equity concerns for vulnerable communities, as low-income customers and renters are predicted to face the largest costs. Environmental retrofits to upgrade water heaters and furnaces can lead to increased electricity costs, as natural gas is a cheaper but dirtier source of energy. There is also a long road ahead, as according to the Energy Information Administration in 2020, only “26% of U.S. households use electricity as the only source of energy.” Concerns with changing electricity loads and how this will impact homes that rely on solar panels or have other energy-intensive needs such as electrical vehicles must also be considered. Hefty costs are also associated with these retrofits as one study estimated equipment and installation costs for “electric air-source heat pumps cost around $6,800, though there is also a $5,900 adder for heat pumps in cold climates. A gas furnace was estimated to cost less than $4,000.” Despite these costs, a report from CLASP  and Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) found that the U.S could “reduce national heating bills by $13.6 billion and cut annual CO2 emissions by 67 MT, the equivalent of removing 14.4 million passenger cars for an entire year, by swapping air conditioners for heat pumps.” There are numerous benefits for the planet and individuals that can afford to upgrade to electric appliances, but the inequitable burdens on low-income populations of this new ban must also be addressed.Steve CliffDr. Steve Cliff is the Executive Officer of the California Air and Resource Board (CARB). Cliff began his appointment in the Summer of 2022 and works with the board to enact programs to reduce air and climate pollution within the state. In his role, Cliff oversees over 1,800 employees and a budget of $2.7 billion. Before serving as Executive Officer Cliff worked as the 16th Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and was appointed by President Biden in January 2021. At NHTSA Cliff oversaw the nation's vehicle safety agency, where he helped advance vehicle technologies and established fuel economy regulations. Dr. Cliff also has an extensive history working with CARB as he first joined as an Air Pollution Specialist in 2008, served as Deputy Executive Officer overseeing the board's climate program, and was appointed by Governor Brown in 2016 as senior advisor to CARB's Chair. Governor Brown also appointed Dr. Cliff as Assistant Director for Sustainability to the California Department of Transportation, where he served in this role from 2014 to 2016. Dr. Steve Cliff received his bachelor's and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of California, San Diego. He also has a postdoc on atmospheric sciences from the University of California, Davis. For over two decades Cliff has worked closely with UC Davis, he worked as a research professor in the Department of Applied Sciences, has supported air quality and climate research programs, and is affiliated with the school's Air Quality Research.  Sources:California Air Resources Board, Dr. Steve Cliff, Executive OfficerWells, California plans to phase out new gas heaters by 2030 (NPR 2022).Brady, We need to talk about your gas stove, your health and climate change (NPR 2021).SPUR, Gas Appliances and Smog: California's Hidden Air Pollution Problem (2022)Balaraman, As California confronts the future of its natural gas system, who could get left behind? (Utility Drive 2022).Walton, Electric heat pumps will be the cheapest clean option to heat most US homes by 2030: ACEEE (Utility Drive 2022).New report finds US hybrid heating could cut national heating costs by $13.6 billion (2022)The Biden White House, FACT SHEET: President Biden Signs Executive Order Catalyzing America's Clean Energy Economy Through Federal Sustainability (2021).Regulatory Assistance Program For a transcript, please visit https://climatebreak.org/equitable-policy-for-energy-efficient-homes-with-dr-steve-cliff/

The world remains abuzz over artificial intelligence, but rapid advancement and adoption of the technology is poised to drive a significant increase in power demand, and this demand could redefine energy consumption as we know it. Today we ask the critical question: is the energy sector equipped for the AI power revolution?Will Su, of BlackRock's Fundamental Equities team, is one of BlackRock's leading voices on all things energy. Will walks us through the sector's pivotal role in the build-out and future of AI and digs into the potential investment opportunities and challenges.Sources: “Electricity Mix” Our world in energy, January 2024; “What is U.S. electricity generation by energy source?” Energy Information Administration, “OpenAI Presents GPT-3, a 175 Billion Parameters Language Model” Nvidia, 2020; GPT-4 Details Revealed, Patrick McGuinness, 2023; Data Centers Around The World, United States International Trade Commission 2021; “North America Data Center Trends H2 2023”, CBRE 2024; “Electric power sector CO2 emissions drop as generation mix shifts from coal to natural gas” EIA, 2021; “Electravision” JPMorgan, March 2024; “Fuel Mix” Ercot, March 2024; “Television, capturing America's attention at prime time and beyond” US bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2018.This content is for informational purposes only and is not an offer or a solicitation. Reliance upon information in this material is at the sole discretion of the listener.In the UK and non-European Economic Area countries this is issued by BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Limited who is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and in the European Economic Area this is issued by BlackRock (Netherlands) BV who is authorized and regulated by the Netherlands Authority. For full disclosures go to Blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/bid-disclosuresSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss several key energy topics. They cover Texas oil regulators flagging endangered species designations, the EIA warning about potential hurricane disruptions to U.S. oil and gas, and the discrepancy between countries' net zero pledges and their actual plans. They also touch on electricity demand for power plants and provide updates on the oil and gas markets, including crude oil inventory builds and natural gas price spikes. The podcast concludes with a preview of upcoming interviews and events, encouraging listeners to stay informed and engaged with energy news.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:10 - Texas Oil Regulator Flags Endangered Species Designation03:37 - EIA Warns Severe Hurricane Season Could U.S. Disrupt Oil & Gas05:04 - Many countries pledge to reach net zero by 2050. Few plan for it.07:12 - Electricity: Information on Peak Demand Power Plants10:14 - Markets Update11:12 - EIA Confirms Small Crude Inventory Build, Gasoline Draw14:12 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Texas Oil Regulator Flags Endangered Species DesignationMay 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitIn a statement posted on its website, the Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) highlighted that the U.S. Department of Fish and Wildlife Services (USFWS) announced that it would be listing the Dune Sagebrush Lizard (DSL) as an endangered […]EIA Warns Severe Hurricane Season Could U.S. Disrupt Oil & GasMay 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitUp to 25 named storms for this year's hurricane season could wreak more havoc on the American oil and gas industry than ever before, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Wednesday in an in-depth […]Many countries pledge to reach net zero by 2050. Few plan for it.May 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitDozens of countries have pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions within the next few decades. But the strategies — critical to halting climate change — are missing key details. Namely: how much leftover emissions will […]Electricity: Information on Peak Demand Power PlantsMay 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitFast Facts This Q&A report explores peak demand power plants—known as “peakers”—that supplement other types of power plants and operate when power demand is greatest, e.g., hot summer afternoons. Peakers tend to be located near historically disadvantaged […]EIA Confirms Small Crude Inventory Build, Gasoline DrawMay 22, 2024 Mariel AlumitWTI crude oil traded below $78 today after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an estimated inventory increase of 1.8 million barrels for the week to May 17. This compared with a draw of 2.5 million barrels for the […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

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In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the hosts, Michael Tanner and Stuart Turley discuss energy issues in their podcast, focusing on state energy policies, international energy dynamics, and local energy challenges. They highlight Texas's successful energy model due to its diverse sources and lower prices compared to states like California and New York. Discussions also cover Russia's strategic gas pricing to China versus Europe, the financial impacts of coal plants in Wisconsin, and the flaws in EU and U.S. energy strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of diverse energy sources and the complexities of global energy supply chains.Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:32 - Lessons from Texas for California, New York and Other Green Virtue Signaling States04:09 - Russia to supply China with gas by almost 30% cheaper than European consumers by 2027 – Bloomberg06:07 - Wisconsin ratepayers, still paying off the coal plants of the past, asked for $2 billion for the gas plants of the future10:04 - We need to talk about Chinese and US influence in Europe's energy industry13:14 - Markets Update14:24 - Oil Stabilizes on Small Crude Draw18:57 - OutroPlease see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.Lessons from Texas for California, New York and Other Green Virtue Signaling StatesMay 8, 2024 Mariel AlumitDrops in power generation from wind farms, hydro dams and nuclear reactors has forced the operator of the electric grid in Texas – one of the largest power systems in the United States – to […]Russia to supply China with gas by almost 30% cheaper than European consumers by 2027 – BloombergMay 8, 2024 Mariel AlumitRussia will supply gas to China at a price 28% lower than the one for European consumers at least until 2027. Source: Bloomberg with reference to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian […] Wisconsin ratepayers, still paying off the coal plants of the past, asked for $2 billion for the gas plants of the futureMay 8, 2024 Mariel Alumit WEC Energy Group in southeastern Wisconsin is planning to significantly expand its capacity for natural gas electricity generation, even as it has vowed to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In recent filings by […]We need to talk about Chinese and US influence in Europe's energy industryMay 8, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe EU's climate agenda is in trouble. The Green Deal, which aims to slash the bloc's carbon emissions by 55% by 2030, had started off promisingly after several major pieces of legislation were adopted, including its […]Oil Stabilizes on Small Crude DrawMay 8, 2024 Mariel AlumitCrude oil prices recovered lost territory today after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an inventory draw of 1.4 million barrels for the week to May 3. This compared with a build of 7.3 million barrels estimated […] Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show –

Earlier this year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve, or SPR, held approximately 358 million barrels, its lowest level in forty years. Is that a problem? What is the SPR and how is it supposed to operate? How much petroleum is it supposed to hold? Listen in on the Regulatory Transparency Project's Explainer Episode 66, as expert J. Kennerly Davis discusses SPR.

In this episode of the Energy News Beat Daily Standup, the host, Michael Tanner, discusses key issues in the energy sector on the Daily Energy News Beat. He talks about TotalEnergies considering a move of its stock listing to New York for a more favorable regulatory environment and lesser ESG constraints compared to Europe. Tanner also covers challenges for U.S. Gulf Coast refiners due to limited access to heavy crude oil, influenced by supply cuts from Mexico and U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan crude. He comments on the impact of Jerome Powell's remarks on interest rates and a build in crude oil inventories on market prices. Lastly, he reviews financial results from Chesapeake and Diamondback, noting their adaptations to market dynamics. Highlights of the Podcast00:00 - Intro01:36 - TotalEnergies considers moving stock listing to New York over favorable oil and gas views in U.S.04:05 - When Worlds Collide – U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners Face Challenges To Accessing Heavier Crude Oil10:27 - Markets Update12:18 - Large Crude Inventory Build Rocks Oil Prices13:22 - Chesapeake Energy Corporation Q1 Earnings Report16:02 - Diamond Energy, Q1 2024 Highlights18:00 - Outro Please see the links below or articles that we discuss in the podcast.TotalEnergies considers moving stock listing to New York over favorable oil and gas views in U.S.May 1, 2024 Mariel Alumit(Bloomberg) – TotalEnergies SE is increasingly making noise about moving its stock listing to New York, adding to chatter around European giants potentially being attracted by U.S. investors' greater enthusiasm for oil and gas companies. […]When Worlds Collide – U.S. Gulf Coast Refiners Face Challenges To Accessing Heavier Crude OilMay 1, 2024 Mariel AlumitThe prospect of decreased crude oil supplies from Mexico, the top international supplier to the U.S. Gulf Coast (USGC), is creating uncertainty among heavy crude-focused refineries. Mexico's state-owned energy company, Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex), instructed its […]Large Crude Inventory Build Rocks Oil PricesMay 1, 2024 Mariel AlumitCrude oil prices went lower today after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported an inventory increase of 7.3 million barrels for the week to April 26. This compared with a substantial draw of 6.4 million barrels for the previous […]Follow Stuart On LinkedIn and TwitterFollow Michael On LinkedIn and TwitterENB Top NewsEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack– Get in Contact With The Show – 

The federal government will give a $1.5 billion loan to restart the Palisades nuclear plant. The loan follows Michigan shuttering coal plants at a record pace while chasing a 100% renewable energy standard by 2040. In 2022, renewables comprised 12% of Michigan's electricity net generation, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michigan-in-focus/support

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NCLA settled with DOE and the Energy Information Administration to formally end an attempt to force cryptocurrency mining companies including members of the Texas Blockchain Council to hand over sensitive information about their operations through a mandatory Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey. NCLA alleged that the Office of Management and Budget had given EIA emergency permission to collect this data despite EIA's failure to demonstrate that short cutting the statutory process would prevent public harm, as federal law requires. Vec and NCLA Litigation Counsel Kara Rollins discuss this shape shifter crypto case and celebrate NCLA's victory in defense of privacy rights and the rule of law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NCLA settled with DOE and the Energy Information Administration to formally end an attempt to force cryptocurrency mining companies including members of the Texas Blockchain Council to hand over sensitive information about their operations through a mandatory Cryptocurrency Mining Facilities Survey. NCLA alleged that the Office of Management and Budget had given EIA emergency permission to collect this data despite EIA's failure to demonstrate that short cutting the statutory process would prevent public harm, as federal law requires. Vec and NCLA Litigation Counsel Kara Rollins discuss this shape shifter crypto case and celebrate NCLA's victory in defense of privacy rights and the rule of law.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. produces more crude oil than any other country, but the number of active oil rigs has fallen by nearly 70% since 2014, the Energy Information Administration reports. How can that be? The answer is a combination of innovation and financial pressure. Plus, the non-alcoholic beverage market booms, the U.S. Patent Office decides AI can’t be credited as an inventor and household debt burdens are on the rise.

The U.S. produces more crude oil than any other country, but the number of active oil rigs has fallen by nearly 70% since 2014, the Energy Information Administration reports. How can that be? The answer is a combination of innovation and financial pressure. Plus, the non-alcoholic beverage market booms, the U.S. Patent Office decides AI can’t be credited as an inventor and household debt burdens are on the rise.

Join Pierre for a solo episode! We tackle everything from the process of mining and transaction verification to the recent scrutinies made by political figures such as Senator Elizabeth Warren, juxtaposing these against the drive for renewable energy sources within the industry.Venture into the realm of regulations and their historical ties to the U.S. economy, as we dissect the Energy Information Administration's methods and motivations for data collection. We question the urgency behind the government's approach to regulating Bitcoin mining, especially given the current environmental debates. This candid conversation scrutinizes the practical implications of such oversight and considers the broader impact on the industry, setting the stage for a robust discussion on the economic aspects of Bitcoin mining and its surprisingly harmonious relationship with our electricity grid.Follow Blocktime on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlocktimebyRiotFollow Blocktime on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RiotPlatforms/podcasts

The Energy Information Administration predicts renewable diesel production to increase by 30 percent annually in both 2024 and 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business of minting cryptocurrencies here in the United States is growing bigger by the day. In January 2020, just 3.4% of the world’s bitcoin mining took place here. That figure ballooned to almost 38% in just two years. As we’ve talked about on this show, mining bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies burns through a lot of electric power. The Energy Information Administration has been interested in tracking this activity, sifting through articles in the media and company reports. But the federal agency has decided to start collecting information from cryptocurrency miners themselves about where they operate and how much energy they use. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali asked Mark Morey, senior adviser for electricity analysis at the EIA, about the project.

The business of minting cryptocurrencies here in the United States is growing bigger by the day. In January 2020, just 3.4% of the world’s bitcoin mining took place here. That figure ballooned to almost 38% in just two years. As we’ve talked about on this show, mining bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies burns through a lot of electric power. The Energy Information Administration has been interested in tracking this activity, sifting through articles in the media and company reports. But the federal agency has decided to start collecting information from cryptocurrency miners themselves about where they operate and how much energy they use. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali asked Mark Morey, senior adviser for electricity analysis at the EIA, about the project.

Mark Chalmers is the President and CEO of Energy Fuels, the leading U.S. producer of uranium and an emerging global player in the commercial rare earth business.  He has consulted several key industry leaders in the uranium supply sector, including BHP, Rio Tinto, and Marubeni. Chalmers holds a Bachelor of Science in mining engineering from the University of Arizona, is a registered professional engineer, and served as the Chair of the Australian Uranium Council for ten years. He holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Australia. To set the stage for our interview, the U.S. is the largest producer of Nuclear Power (almost double China) and 24% of our enriched Uranium comes from Russia.  The U.S. has banned Russian oil and natural gas, but not Uranium.  According to the Energy Information Administration, as of 2022, 18% of U.S. energy comes from nuclear, versus 61% from fossil fuels and 21% from renewables. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS or Guardian. This material contains the current opinions of the speakers but not necessarily those of PAS, Guardian or its subsidiaries and such opinions are subject to change without notice. None of the organizations mentioned in this podcast have any affiliation with Guardian or PAS. Bryan Kuderna is a Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 50 Tice Blvd. Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677 (973)244-4420. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. Kuderna Financial Team is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CA Insurance License #OK04194 #2023-166766 Exp. 12/25

Dean Foreman, Chief Economist, Texas Oil & Gas Association joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss the growing global demand for oil and its economic impact on the global economy. The conversation begins with Dean discussing the current state of the oil markets. It's a tight market and despite everything that has been going on we really have tightness to watch in terms of supply and demand and where that supply is going to come to meet that demand. – Dean ForemanThe growing demand for oil in the United States is coming from jet fuel, 1.8 million barrels per day and diesel fuel, 3.6 million barrels per day. With an additional 6 million barrels per day being refined for materials. With the growing demand for oil the United States is looking to increase volume by lifting sanctions on Venezuela. The demand for oil is not just limited to the United States, it's a global phenomenon.China is now the single largest importer of crude oil, over 13 million barrels per day. – Dean ForemanWith China being the single largest importer of crude oil, the country embraced electric vehicles to slow their dependence on foreign oil imports. A big part of the traditional push by China to get into electrification wasn't just to strategically control the value chain, it was to prevent, as their economy grew an unsustainable growth in their oil imports. – Dean ForemanU.S. Energy Information Administration is projecting demand of 103 million barrels per day in 2024, an increase of roughly 200,000 barrels per day year-over-year. Over the coming years, the United States will be the largest single source of growth of oil supply.We've seen record production this year, U.S. crude oil production for the first week of October struck 13.2 million barrels per day, that's a record high. Our previous high was in March 2020 of 13.1 [million]. – Dean ForemanThe growing demand for oil is good for the Texas economy. Texas, as of September is producing 5.9 million barrels of crude oil per day. For the first eight months of 2023, Texas has driven 43.2% of U.S. oil production, its highest since 1981. For the first seven months of 2023, Texas has exported $125 billion of oil, natural gas and derived products globally. Wrapping up the conversation, Dean shares his outlook on the oil markets for the next quarter. Recorded on Thursday, October 19, 2023--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles and logistics. The company has three businesses: The Road to Autonomy Indices, with Standard and Poor's Dow Jones Indices as the custom calculation agent; Media, which includes The Road to Autonomy Podcast and The Road to Autonomy's This Week In The Index; and The Road to Autonomy Research and Consulting Services.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The average American home generates roughly 10 thousand kilowatt hours of electricity every year according to the Energy Information Administration. Millions of Americans are transitioning to solar energy. A Pew Research poll last year found 8 percent of households have solar installed already and 39 percent said they're considering making the switch.But the expensive upfront cost of installing solar (on average $16,000 to $23,000) has kept a lot of people from making the switch.We discuss available options for homeowners and renters.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find more shows and information online.

Experts have repeatedly said that the world has to stop burning fossil fuels if we want to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis.The latest United Nations climate report reminded us just how soon that needs to happen. The U.S. should cut two-thirds of fossil fuels in the next decade.When it comes to carbon-free energy, many people think of renewables like solar or wind. But there's also the nuclear option. Nuclear currently accounts for 20 percent of our electricity production, according to the Energy Information Administration. We discuss where nuclear energy fits into a carbon-free future and how safe the nuclear power we already have is.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us online.

Experts have repeatedly said that the world has to stop burning fossil fuels if we want to avoid the worst consequences of the climate crisis.The latest United Nations climate report reminded us just how soon that needs to happen. The U.S. should cut two-thirds of fossil fuels in the next decade.When it comes to carbon-free energy, many people think of renewables like solar or wind. But there's also the nuclear option. Nuclear currently accounts for 20 percent of our electricity production, according to the Energy Information Administration. We discuss where nuclear energy fits into a carbon-free future and how safe the nuclear power we already have is.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

Disney is calling employees back to the office four days a week. One listener called in to ask about the advantages and disadvantages of hybrid work. We'll talk about how businesses are making the choice. And guest hosts Amy Scott and Samantha Fields answer more of your questions about the death of starter homes and the stubbornly high price of diesel. Plus, are states ready to dole out unemployment benefits for the next recession? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Disney will soon require workers to be in-office four days a week” from Marketplace “Whatever Happened to the Starter Home?” from The New York Times “New Single-Family Homes are Getting Smaller” from the National Association of Home Builders “Homebuilders may finally be turning a corner as inflation stabilizes and lower mortgage rates bring buyers back into the market” from Business Insider “Top Fed official warns US unemployment could hit 5% next year” from Financial Times “America's unemployment insurance system is still broken as a recession looms” from Vox “Price of Diesel, Which Powers the Economy, Is Still Climbing” from The New York Times “U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Retail Prices” from the U.S. Energy Information Administration “How a massive refinery shortage is contributing to high gas prices” from NPR If you've got a question about business, tech and the economy, give us a shout. We're at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.