Coal Remains Globally Essential

Perhaps The Economist announcing an “end to coal” last year was just a bit premature. As The Wall Street Journal just reported, from Asia to Europe and the U.S., coal is once again having a moment. Energy shortages, rediscovery of the importance of energy security and energy-driven inflation are all driving a new, voracious appetite […]

On July 6, 2022
Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), grid reliability, Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), PJM Interconnection, The Economist, Wall Street Journal

20Oct

Soaring Energy Prices are Threatening to Wreck Recovery

Americans are alarmed over the rising cost of energy. According to new polling from Morning Consult, 85% of Americans are concerned about rising energy prices, with 50% very concerned. This concern cuts across party lines, with 85% of Democrats concerned and 89% of Republicans. This soaring concern comes as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) warns […]

On October 20, 2021
electricity prices, Europe, natural gas, New England, Nicolas Schmit, polling, The Economist, U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), United Kingdom, Willie Phillips

09Dec

Coal’s Time Remains Now

The Economist has decided that it’s time for the world to stop using coal. The magazine argues that based on falling coal demand in Europe and the U.S., it’s not only possible for the world to turn its back on the leading fuel for electricity generation but it’s what responsible nations must do. Perhaps it’s […]

On December 9, 2020
Asia, carbon capture utilization and storage, coal, emissions, energy addition, technology, The Economist, United Kingdom