the debt ceiling fallout and energy reform
Congress recently passed the agreement reached by President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to increase the national debt ceiling. Of course, this increase in the debt ceiling allows the US government to avoid a default on its debt. It also represents a crucial moment for energy reform.  Within the...
The massively bloated Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is set to be voted on by the end of the week. With democratic holdouts like Manchin suddenly jumping onboard, there seems to be a chance the bill makes it through the Senate. However, with an agenda as diverse as the Village...
solar panels in field to highlight article on solar tax credits
With the green revolution in full swing, renewable energy has become much more enticing for many homeowners. The investment in solar power for your home is a high upfront cost. A single solar panel costs an average of $16,000. However, the 2023 solar tax credit may help offset that...
U.S. shale gas production shows a first-time decline, raising questions about future output stability. Decreased profitability from low gas prices has led to a significant drop in active rigs, impacting shale plays. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts modest rebound potential for U.S. natural gas in 2025. The Shale...
Wall street
Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Wall Street’s regulatory body, adopted new rules aimed at enhancing and standardizing climate-related disclosures by public companies and in public offerings. The organization made the ruling in response to investor demands to be provided with consistent, comparable, and reliable information about...
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, is putting on a masterclass on how to bring modern Europe to its knees. With a reliance on Russian oil and gas despite voicing objections about their actions in Ukraine, European nations are facing an existential crisis as they move into the fall and winter...
abandoned housing, low income housing, chicago
As part of the Biden administration’s aim to accelerate the green transition in the U.S., the government is striving to support disadvantaged communities and spur economic growth. While traditional energy operations have mainly taken place in a select few hubs – centered around access to oil, gas and coal...
G7 agrees to Russian oil price cap, Putin shuts down Nord Stream, again, China locks down, again, widespread demand destruction, OPEC production cuts, unsustainable energy inflation across Europe, war in Ukraine, public sentiment, ESG visibility— In a period defined by global uncertainty still coming out of a global pandemic and...
The future of energy is hydrogen
A sleeper pick may win the race for the next generation of green energy. Hydrogen fuel is not new to the green energy race but has largely fallen under the public radar. With hydrogen being the most abundant substance in the universe and having about 2.8X the amount of...
During the Covid pandemic, when several industries were forced to halt operations and workers were required to stay at home due to restrictions, many companies began to embrace alternative ways of working to ensure they were able to adapt to the change. While many office workers had an easy...