Tag: Energy
Nuclear Reactor Restart in Japan Will Likely Displace Natural Gas Electricity Generation
On February 9, 2026, Japan restarted Unit 6 of its largest nuclear power plant, the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station in Niigata Prefecture, which was shut down following the 2011 Fukushima tsunami and nuclear accident. As the reactor returns to full operations, the resulting increase in nuclear generation is likely to … [continued]
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New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Ignores Financial Risks of Fossil Fuels in First Letter to Shareholders
OMAHA, Nebraska — In his first letter to shareholders as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel acknowledged that rising electricity demand and more frequent wildfires will impact the delivery of affordable and reliable energy to customers. He also noted that “the CEO is responsible for serving as Chief Risk Officer — there is … [continued]
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Sierra Club Endorses John Cavanaugh for Congress
Omaha, NE — Today, the Sierra Club announced its endorsement of State Senator John Cavanaugh in the 2026 election for the office of House of Representatives in Nebraska’s Second Congressional District. “John Cavanaugh is the leader our community needs to fight for a healthier, cleaner, and more affordable future,” said Sharon Clawson, … [continued]
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The New War of the Currents
Why standardising bidirectional charging is key to enabling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and driving Europe’s next energy revolution. More than a century ago a fierce technological and marketing battle raged between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla to establish the standard for electrical power distribution. One favoured Direct Current (DC), the other Alternating … [continued]
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When 70% Of Stations Go Dark: The Fragility Of California’s Hydrogen System
The recent pressurized hydrogen tanker truck explosion in Colton, California, is first and foremost a human tragedy. One worker lost his life and another was seriously injured. Their families, friends, and co workers are living with the consequences, and that matters more than any infrastructure debate. Hydrogen systems operate at … [continued]
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