ENERGY

Authored by Charles Kennedy via OilPrice.com,

• A sudden Arctic blast will bring freezing temperatures to major European countries.

• Europe's natural gas storage is at only 36% capacity—significantly lower than last year.

• European gas futures are rising due to anticipated higher demand

The warm temperatures in Europe from earlier this week will abruptly shift to freezing conditions in the weekend and next week, testing Europe’s renewable power generation and (more…)

Authored by Steve Goreham via RealClearEnergy,

Trump Administration actions to scale back renewable energy capture headlines, but citizens are also pushing back. Efforts to deploy wind and solar systems face a rising tide of opposition in towns, counties, and states. Mandates for electric vehicles and electric home appliances are being challenged. The combination of rising local opposition and Trump funding cuts threatens to end the transition to green (more…)

Authored by Athan Koutsiouroumbas via RealClearPennsylvania,

Pennsylvania faces an unsettling prospect: California-style blackouts looming on the horizon.

This is a troubling shift for a state that proudly stands as a net energy exporter. Yet, despite this enviable position, Pennsylvanians find themselves burdened with residential electricity costs that exceed the national average by (more…)