ENERGY

Authored by Alex Kimani via OilPrice.com,

Last April, Germany shut down its last three nuclear power stations, marking the end of the country’s atomic age.

The controversial decision came at a time when Europe and the German public was beginning to warm up to nuclear energy in the wake of the continent's energy crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. 

Back then, Germany and scores of European nations were seriously rethinking their nuclear phaseout (more…)

Authored by James Marks via RealClear Wire,

Normally a new year brings a renewed focus on getting things done in Washington. But with Congress accomplishing little in 2023 and attentions now shifting to the November elections, it is more prudent than ever that the policy agenda of our nation’s leaders reflect what’s best for our collective future, not politics.

Take this administration’s campaign to spread electric-vehicle (EV) technologies. There is no doubt that EVs will (more…)

Authored by Bill King via RealClear Wire,

During the recent Winter Storm Heather (Jan. 13-16), the Texas grid was able to produce enough energy to meet the demand, but just barely. Since Winter Storm Uri (February 2021), it appears that improvements have been made to the reliability of natural gas generation. Also, there have been significant additions of renewables capacity, primarily solar, and a small amount of energy storage (batteries). All of these helped to prevent another grid (more…)