Grid-Scale Energy Storage
Grid-scale energy storage has been presented as a panacea, capable of solving the woes of intermittent power...
Energy Industry Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
On August 16th, President Joe Biden signed into law a bill proposed by Senator Joe Manchin and Majority...
Revitalized Activity for United States LNG Exports
Liquefied natural gas (”LNG”) facility activity has been rising lately. From permitting to near-term...
No Power to Spare: The Genesis of a European Crisis
Ukraine Crisis Impact on European Power Markets We began writing this article before the Ukraine / Russia...
Pack a Punch: A Primer on Small Modular Reactors
Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) are a relatively familiar topic in the realm of energy production, but there...
Build Back Better: Implications of the 45Q Carbon Capture Tax Credit
The IRS's 45Q program has been a boon for the carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. The program, which...
The Carbon Circle: A Potential Problem for Soda Companies
We'd all like to be better stewards of the environment, but when was the last time you drank a soda or any...
Making Cents of Natural Gas Prices: A Look into Why We Can Expect Prices to Stay High this Winter
Natural Gas as a Heating Fuel Natural gas is a nonrenewable source of energy that can be used as a fuel for...
The Decarbonization Conundrum: Steel and Concrete Aren’t Easily Replaced
Concrete and steel are unique substances that in some sense may be irreplaceable. After all, concrete ranks...
A Crude Reality: The Dirty Job of Replacing Plastic
The biggest challenge we face in the energy transition is the inevitable requirement to replace or abstain...