The Netherlands cut its 2040 hydrogen forecast by more than half as electrification displaced hydrogen across power, heat, buildings and transport—but the remaining forecast still assumes substantial demand growth.
Three years is a long time in hydrogen strategy. The Netherlands’ 2023 National Energy System Plan projected roughly 460 petajoules of gaseous hydrogen demand in 2040. Its 2026 National Energy System Plan update cuts that central estimate to about 200 PJ, a reduction of roughly 57%. This is especially interesting … [continued]
Washington, DC — A new report released today by Senate Democrats on the Environment and Public Works Committee puts a dollar figure on the greed and corruption of the fossil fuel industry and the Trump administration. According to the report, fossil fuel interests and affiliated groups spent an estimated $201 … [continued]
With new, advanced drilling systems in hand, the geothermal energy industry can spread into new parts of the US (graphic by Joelynn Schroeder/NREL courtesy of National Laboratory of the Rockies).
Trump is transferring money from allegedly illegal offshore wind deals to support geothermal energy projects, and nine coastal states are fighting back in court.
Providence, RI — A Trump-appointed judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to slash $7 billion of funding for solar energy projects. The Solar For All program provides grant funding to regions across the country in order to expand affordable … [continued]
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ruled that the US EPA acted illegally when it decided to cancel the $7 billion Solar For All program. The ruling is no surprise. Everything the toadies to the Ogre of the Offal Office do is illegal. What is surprising is that the … [continued]
Despite last year's sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the US solar industry is still attracting investors on the manufacturing side as demand for electricity soars (cropped, courtesy of ES Foundry).
Despite last year’s sharp U-turn in federal energy policy, the US solar industry is still attracting investors on the manufacturing side as demand for electricity soars.
Canada is laying plans for a massive offshore wind project in Nova Scotia that far exceeds the province's energy demand, with a ripple effect on access to clean power in the US (screenshot via YouTube).
Nova Scotia is laying plans for a massive offshore wind project that far exceeds the Canadian province’s electricity demand, with a ripple effect on access to clean power in the US.
ARIES Platform Has Essential Capabilities To Emulate and De-Risk Marine Energy Systems for Range of Applications Energy from ocean waves has the potential to power offshore and coastal microgrids for applications like recharging autonomous underwater vehicles, supporting ocean sensors and aquaculture, and securing local power for remote communities. But to … [continued]
New U.S. Department of Energy Collegiate Competition Invites Interdisciplinary Student Teams To Develop Practical Energy Solutions for College Campuses and Districts By Karen Petersen, NLR Could your next class project help solve a real energy challenge—and give you winning work to showcase to future employers? If you answer the call … [continued]
“Swift,” the supercomputer purchased by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Manufacturing Office, is located in the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL) HPC Data Center in the Energy Systems Integration Facility (ESIF). (Photo by Werner Slocum / NREL)
Sierra Club Applauds Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Data Center Executive Order and Policy Framework Release Richmond, VA — Today, Governor Abigail Spanberger announced protections regarding data center development in Virginia via executive order and a broad policy framework. The executive order curbs some consequential impacts of data center growth related to … [continued]
