We’ve all seen TV detectives dust a scene for fingerprints. In a study in the journal Nature, a team of scientists did something similar, using carbon isotopes to identify the “fingerprints” of methane– one of the world’s most powerful climate pollutants in the atmosphere. The study examined the isotopic signature from two types of methane… Keep reading →
On Monday, the TVA announced that Watts Bar Unit 2 had successfully completed what is known as its final power ascension test.
Tribal Prosperity and Self-Determination through Energy Development. Committee on Natural Resources.
Interesting remarks from President Obama during the “South By South Lawn” event at the White House this week – with the president basically saying that the abundance and affordability of domestic natural gas is key to America’s energy present and future, even as he gave a nod to natural gas’ ongoing role in reducing U.S.… Keep reading →
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stuart Bernstein recently approved SunEdison’s proposed sale of $144 million of solar and wind assets to NRG Energy.
On 23 June 2016, the UK electorate voted in a referendum to leave the European Union (EU).
Looking to the presidential debates, we’re very interested to see how the candidates handle energy questions should they come up and, similarly, how the candidates may link energy to some of the high-profile issues everyone is talking about: the economy, jobs, U.S. security. Certainly, energy is foundational to all of these and more. And, as… Keep reading →
EDF Fellow Will Bittinger co-authored this post Here’s one fact you may not know about the Clean Power Plan – it can save you money. The Clean Power Plan puts the first-ever nationwide limits on carbon pollution from power plants. It’s a crucial step in our efforts to combat climate chaos and protect public health. But it… Keep reading →
Funding rounds for off-grid solar continue to scale, as does the list of traditional energy companies as backers. Nearly two months after solar lantern startup d.light design expanded its pay-as-you-go financing system for solar lanterns and home solar systems, the company has raised $22.5 million in a Series D debt and equity round to help… Keep reading →
API Upstream Group Director Erik Milito discussed ongoing industry efforts to reduce methane emissions and the risk to emissions reductions progress posed by adding new layers of regulation during testimony this week before the environment subcommittee of the U.S. House Science, Space and Technology Committee. Highlights from Milito’s submitted remarks: The dramatic resurgence of… Keep reading →
