ENERGY CHALLENGES -
RECENT NEWS
Few topics are as newsworthy as "energy" is due to society's dependence on it, but not all important coverage is front-and-center. Below is a selection of pertinent breaking news stories that highlight the challenges faced in the energy sector.
The Big Upgrade to the US Power Grid is Kicking Off
Michelle Lewis of Electrek writes about the DOE's "Better Grid Initiative," a policy which focuses on decarbonizing the power grid.
Joe Manchin Releases Bill to Speed Up Energy Projects as Lawmakers Balk
Does faster permitting make for better energy delivery? Katy Stech Ferek of the Wall Street Journal covers Senator Manchin's attempt to increase the US' number of energy-related projects.
Energy Traders are Making a Killing Exporting US Natural Gas to Europe as Prices Soar
How will the Russian-Ukraine War affect US energy prices? Harry Robertson of Markets Insider explains how NGL exports might make energy prices rise this winter for Americans.
What a Supreme Court Case on Pigs Means for Renewable Energy
Niina H. Farah of Energy Wire analyzes how a Supreme Case court challenging California's ability to set welfare rules for pork has any implications on state energy policies.
It's Time to Use an 'All of the Above' Energy Policy to Break Up the OPEC+ Cartel
Is there a way to slash U.S. dependency on OPEC? Ron Insana discusses policy responses to the recent cutting of prices.
Youngkin's Energy Plan Calls for Reevaluation of Clean Economy Act
Charlie Paullin of Virginia Mercury reports on Gov. Youngkin's revisions to the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which had ordered the state's electric utilities to decarbonize by 2050.