Energy

ChatGPT generated infographic detailing the implications of maritime LNG slippage

The LNG Detour: What Scotland’s New Ferry Teaches Us

Scotland’s Glen Sannox was launched with fanfare as the country’s first “green” ferry, meant to reduce the impact of crossings between the mainland and Arran. It was designed as a dual-fuel vessel, running on either marine diesel or liquefied natural gas, with the promise of cleaner air and lower emissions. … [continued]

Chatgpt generated: Split scene showing abandoned CSP mirrors in the desert on one side and vast PV farms with batteries on the other, symbolizing the energy transition

Ivanpah & Heliogen: Lessons from Concentrated Solar’s Decline

Ivanpah was supposed to be the future. When it opened in the Mojave Desert in 2014, with its three towers glowing like beacons and almost 400 MW of capacity, it was the largest concentrated solar power plant in the world. It had the backing of Google, NRG Energy, BrightSource, and … [continued]

Chatgpt generated: Canada’s permanent transit fund connecting housing and clean transit at scale

New Canadian Transit Fund Aligns Housing & Mobility, Retires Flawed Hydrogen Push

Canada has taken a major step forward in its approach to public transit funding. The new Canada Public Transit Fund, announced last year and going into effect in 2026, replaces the Zero Emission Transit Fund with a permanent, predictable framework that will shape investments for decades. Instead of short-term envelopes … [continued]

Sunrun and Ford are running a potentially game changing, first-of-its-kind vehicle-to-home energy storage experiment, leveraging the powerful battery of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. Image courtesy of Ford.

Ford F-150 Lightning Featured In First-Of-Its-Kind Distributed Power Plant

Ford, Sunrun and the utility BGE have demonstrated that EV owners can earn incentives by hooking up to a distributed power plant, helping to offset the loss of the $7,500 federal tax credit.

Cover of new report on geothermal published by TFIE Strategy

Beyond the Hype: A Clear-Eyed Look at Geothermal’s Role in the Energy Transition

When I began writing about geothermal energy, I did not expect it to turn into a project that would span a dozen in depth articles, weeks of research, lengthy discussions with experts and eventually a full report. The original intent was modest. I wanted to understand where geothermal actually fits … [continued]

Chatgpt generated image of Poland’s abandoned Żarnowiec nuclear site contrasted with today’s successful wind farms

Poland at a Crossroads: Nuclear Delays vs Renewable Success

Poland stands at a crossroads in its energy transition, with decisions today shaping its economy and security for decades to come. The government has committed to building 6 to 9 GW of nuclear power, beginning with three AP1000 reactors on the Baltic coast, but delays and financing uncertainty already suggest … [continued]