The United States and many other countries have been imposing economic sanctions on Russia since the superpower annexed the Crimea in 2014. These sanctions prohibit companies which do business in the United States or other participating countries from doing business in Russia. The energy giant Exxon Mobil Corp. sought a waiver from this prohibition which… Keep reading →
Julia St. Germain
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US Treasury Department Tells Exxon: The Answer is Still No
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By Michael McDonaldOne of the hottest genres of movies today are superhero franchises where larger than life characters appear on screen doing things well beyond the imagination of most people. The founders of Google are similar to these onscreen titans in many respects. They have more money than most people can easily comprehend, earned through their towering… Keep reading →
A Longer Look at Long-Duration Energy Storage
By Jennifer Runyon - Chief Editor, Renewable Energy WorldTrying to compare different types of energy storage is a bit like trying to compare the color green to the color blue. Here we take a stab at defining the market potential for long-duration energy storage and offer considerations for potential buyers of this new technology. According to a recent report “Beyond Four Hours: The… Keep reading →
Keeping Oil Down: Weak Demand for Gas Combines with Libyan Pipelines
By Michael McDonaldOil prices fell again this week as lower than expected demand for gasoline combined with two major oil fields in Libya resuming production to further depress crude prices. The combination of lower than expected demand and increased production stoked concerns that despite the efforts of major oil producers the global inventory surplus would remain unaffected.… Keep reading →
Nigerian Military Force Attack Illegal Oil Pirates
By Michael McDonaldLast Thursday, representatives of the Nigerian military stated that the military had destroyed 13 illegal refineries in the oil hub located in the Niger Delta. Two soldiers were killed in the attacks upon what were described as “sea robbers”. A spokesman for the military, Major Abubakar Abdullahi, said soldiers had “discovered and destroyed 13 illegal… Keep reading →
What Leaving the EU Might Mean for the UK Tech Industry
By Will Hope - Guest ArticleThe UK Government has triggered Article 50 and therefore has formally began its process of leaving the EU. Across the country there are mixed responses regarding the fallout of this political landmark event. What is certain is that there will be other effects of some form for the UK tech industry, whether or not these… Keep reading →
E.ON Looks to U.K. for New Solar and Storage Operations
By Danielle IzzoGerman based energy supply company, E.ON is looking to move into the U.K. and enter the energy storage and solar energy markets. The company unveiled their available solar and storage system technologies to U.K. customers this week. E.ON Solar and Storage will be installing solar and energy storage systems for both existing E.ON customers and… Keep reading →
Broken Contract Brings BP and Monroe Energy to Court
By Michael McDonaldBritish Petroleum one of the largest energy companies in the world has accused Monroe Energy of wrongfully terminating a crude supply contract in 2016. According to the federal court filings by the oil company BP claims Monroe’s actions cost BP at least $59 million in damages. In a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court… Keep reading →
Businesses Speak out Against Proposed Energy-Efficiency Budget Cuts
By Jennifer Kefer - Executive Director of the Alliance for Industrial EfficiencyThe President’s budget template, which slashes the Environmental Protection Agency budget by 32% and eliminates voluntary programs, including the agency’s Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Partnership and the ENERGY STAR program, has drawn wide criticism from businesses across the country. Businesses are speaking out on behalf of the CHP Partnership. More than 100 companies have… Keep reading →
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Companies Push for Fair Energy Rates in Michigan, Minnesota
By Jennifer Kefer - Vice President of David Gardiner and Associates and Executive Director of the Alliance for Industrial EfficiencyWhen a factory is more energy efficient, owners spend less money on heat and power, boosting profits and making the manufacturer more competitive. Unfortunately, industry efforts to improve their energy efficiency face significant barriers in states with unfair rates for what’s known as stand-by power. Many factories and other large facilities can benefit from installing… Keep reading →
