Tag: Energy
An ecosystem engineer’s vision: mock beaver dams to restore Wisconsin wetlands
This article, first posted here, was republished with permission from Wisconsin Watch.
By Bennet Goldstein, Wisconsin Watch
Jay Dee Nichols stamped and packed stiff willow branches between maple wood posts, with muffled crunches.
At 63, the semi-retired handyman from the Wisconsin city of Black River Falls has trapped beavers before.
What Do a National Lab, a Home Builder, and an Elephant Have in Common?
Answer: They’re all advancing heat pump water heaters! Late last year I went on an epic Heat Pump Water Heater Tour across America — where I visited a bunch of amazing individuals and organizations making heat pump water heaters the de facto hot shower provider of the 21st century. I … [continued]
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China Accounts for 60% of World EV Sales Now, And Why
China has gone from about half of world electric car sales to 60% of world electric car sales. Or, actually, it started off well below 50% of world EV sales a handful of years ago. While China’s EV sales surged more than ever in 2024, the fact is this has … [continued]
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EIA Expects Higher Wholesale U.S. Natural Gas Prices As Demand Increases
We expect increases in the Henry Hub natural gas price in 2025 and 2026 as demand for natural gas grows faster than supply, driven mainly by more demand from U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facilities, reducing the natural gas in storage compared with the last two years. In our January Short-Term … [continued]
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Community Solar Still A Bright Spot Amid Trump Turmoil
McDonald’s and Wendy’s franchises in Illinois are pushing the community solar envelope, Trump or no Trump.
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US Startup Harnesses Cryo-Compression For Hydrogen Vehicles
New cryo-compression technology gives heavy duty hydrogen vehicles a crack at the commercial transportation market, by increasing energy density and cutting costs.
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SON to issue nuclear moratorium if no progress on ‘legacy issues’
Saugeen Ojibway Nation says it plans to issue a moratorium on future nuclear intensification and waste projects if no progress is made on nuclear legacy issues in its territory. A joint letter from Nawash Chief Greg Nadjiwon and Saugeen Chief Conrad Ritchie sent to SON members on Wednesday says the joint chiefs and councils of […]
Today’s Political Rhetoric Rewards The Rich But Can’t Save The Planet
Language at its finest imparts information so humans can empower each other. It conveys expressions of emotions, warnings for self-preservation, offerings of social togetherness — and, most recently, misinformation/disinformation. The current global political climate is packed with rhetoric that persuades audiences to roil over perceived slights, including peer-reviewed evidence that … [continued]
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NIO Scores Another Notch In Its Green Belt
NIO has had a string of announcements recently focused on its green credentials and recognition for them. While all electric vehicles are inherently greener and cleaner, some EV companies are more focused on implementing sustainability principles throughout the company, while others are, well, they’re just there to make money. With … [continued]
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U.S. Retail Gasoline Prices to Decrease in 2025 & 2026 with Lower Crude Oil Price
In our January Short-Term Energy Outlook, we now forecast U.S. retail gasoline prices through the end of 2026. We estimate U.S. average gasoline prices in 2025 will decrease by 11 cents per gallon (gal), or about 3%, compared with 2024. In 2026, we forecast a further decrease of about 18 cents/gal, … [continued]
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