The switch from solar energy to natural gas and coal-fired plants underscored the need to accelerate the connection of battery storage to the power grid to provide power during cloudy conditions. … READ MORE >
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In global shift to renewable energy, Canada risks being left behind
A low carbon economy will lower costs for businesses and nullify the need for the consumers’ carbon rebates, making it a winning equation for the government, businesses and consumers. … READ MORE >
Regulations and rate cuts to drive renewable energy growth
Sustained investment in renewables continues, despite the hurdles, and will translate into enduring growth as economic activity becomes less dependent on fossil fuel prices and supply fluctuations. … READ MORE >
As world moves to renewable energy, storage looms as a major hurdle
It’s little mystery that wind and solar power will be a significant part of the answer. Yet even as their costs of production have plummeted, storage capacity will stand in the way of their widespread adoption. … READ MORE >
A bumpy path toward a net-zero future
As world energy leaders prepare to kick off a major United Nations conference on climate change on Sunday, nations are turning back to coal as natural gas falls into short supply. But the shortage will prove to be temporary. … READ MORE >
Global natural gas prices hit record as middle market girds for difficult winter
Global natural gas prices have climbed to record highs amid soaring demand fueled by the reopening economy and tight supplies. As power outages halt manufacturing and threaten climate commitments, businesses and consumers should brace themselves for a difficult winter. … READ MORE >
Clean energy infrastructure is key part of Biden’s jobs plan
In the energy space alone, the plan would have important implications for tax incentives, the shift toward renewables, carbon capture efforts, the electric vehicle market and more. … READ MORE >
3 things to know this week in energy: Canada consolidation, oil prices, and tech invests in renewables
Major tech investment in renewable energy continues, freezing weather lifts oil prices up, and Canada’s energy market sees another major consolidation announcement. Biweekly, we highlight three things going on in the energy industry that we think you should know about. Here’s the latest. … READ MORE >
CHART OF THE DAY: Markets prepare for favorable clean energy policies
Joe Biden’s clean energy plan has recently been a point of focus. And the prospect of a Biden victory in the presidential election has spurred a rise in stocks set to benefit from his proposed $2 trillion package. … READ MORE >