The Bear Case Against Data Centers
Take a look at data center investment and the potential impacts of AI, data, power supply and workforce resources.
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Take a look at data center investment and the potential impacts of AI, data, power supply and workforce resources.
President Donald Trump has indicated that acquiring Greenland would be of interest for his administration. Why? Greenland contains both a wealth of minerals and sits in a globally strategic location.
Get a full recap of the energy transition market trends over the past 12 months and gain valuable insights for the coming year.
After breaking out in popularity in 2021, voluntary carbon markets have been plagued by scandal and controversy.
Over the past 20 years, the US has seen remarkable growth in its renewable energy sector, with wind, solar, and hydro emerging as cornerstones of the nation’s transition to cleaner energy.
Form Energy, a Massachusetts-based battery startup, has emerged as a funding and media darling.
Attendance at United Nation’s climate change Conference of Parties (COPs) has been increasing over the years, reflecting growing global concern and engagement with climate issues.
Biogas innovation meets data center demands. Explore RNG's role in delivering reliable, low-carbon backup power for tech giants.
Electricity generation across the US and Canada varies by region from differences in geography, available natural resources, and energy policies.
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A wave of new nuclear companies has emerged, driven by the need for clean baseload power. Particularly Big Tech companies and data center builders are driving enthusiasm for the technology.
Can harvesting wood for energy help reduce emissions while preserving forests? Unpack the promise and controversy of BECCS.
Explore the energy winners and losers of the data center boom. Learn who's thriving and who's struggling in this industry shift.
Can the US manufacturing sector reclaim its strength? Explore key trends shaping jobs, trade, and resilience. Learn more now.
Can farmland and solar panels coexist? Explore agrivoltaics, the practice of combining farming and solar, and its potential impact.
How do swing states balance natural gas and renewables in their energy mix? Explore trends shaping the 2024 election and beyond.
Many of the early wind power projects installed in North America are ripe for an upgrade. Wind repowering is a process that involves replacing old wind turbines or their components to capture more energy, improve performance and often requalifying for tax credits.
Explore the current state of North American carbon markets and their role in driving the energy transition. Opportunities ahead.
Orennia forecasts 37 GW of U.S. solar growth in 2024 while wind slows to 7 GW, highlighting a shift in renewable momentum.
Carbon markets are increasingly popular as a market-based approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They offer financial incentives to companies to decarbonize by placing a cost on carbon emissions while offering credits for overachieving reductions.
Clean power projects, particularly solar and storage, are growing quickly across North America. What are unique ways to capture investor sentiment?
The central reason policy makers care about industrial heat is that the sector is responsible for more than 20% of global carbon dioxide emissions. In the US alone, an estimated 759 million tonnes of carbon dioxide come from industrial heating annually.
Dive into the Energy-Water Nexus: Explore how water scarcity impacts energy and the role of new tech in this evolving challenge.
North America has a rich history of large-scale hydroelectric projects, which have played a significant role in shaping the continent’s energy landscape. These projects harness the immense power of rivers to generate electricity, providing a renewable and reliable energy source.
Clean energy investment in the US has been growing substantially in recent years, reflecting a broad-based shift towards sustainable energy solutions.
Unlocking the potential of ancient geology to permanently store CO2 and help tackle climate change through mineralization.
Explore four key forces shaping the energy transition that CEOs must navigate to drive growth and overcome industry challenges.
U.S. residential power prices surged ~30% since 2020, driven by rising fuel costs, grid upgrades, and regional factors.
Electric vehicles will soon do more than charge—they'll power the grid, driving the future of energy with vehicle-to-grid technology.
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) reduces CO2 emissions from industry by capturing, using, or storing it safely.
Explore the rise of data centers and their impact on the energy sector. Learn how AI is shaping future energy demand.
Unlocking ammonia's potential as a low-carbon fuel, exploring its role in the future of sustainable energy solutions.
Industrial heat refers to the thermal energy needed for various industrial processes. It’s critical for manufacturing, driving everything from chemical reactions to material transformation. Industries like cement, iron and steel all require large amounts of hot industrial heat. Doing so creates large amounts of greenhouse gas emissions.
How IoT sensors and dynamic line ratings could transform grid transmission, reducing congestion and improving efficiency.
Methane poses a critical environmental challenge due to its potent impact on climate change. In both the United States and Canada, key sectors are key contributors for methane emissions, each with its unique regional hotspots.
Carbon dioxide emissions dispersed across North America, though concentrated in regions with high populations and industrial activities. Areas with more aggregated emissions are focus areas for carbon capture technologies, low-carbon fuel development and clean manufacturing.
The importance of the big gray box in your cold, dark utility room. Dive into the critical role of electrical panels in the energy transition.
North American utilities provide vital electricity, gas, water, and sewage services, ensuring economic stability and quality of life.
Airlines face limited options to cut emissions. Carbon offsets raise skepticism, potentially adding reputational risk to the industry.
Cutting carbon intensity in the US grid has been a key focus of 21st-century policy and tech, driving environmental progress.
As renewables grow, energy grid congestion increases. Learn about the underlying causes and how this impacts the energy systems.
Analyze the political differences in energy preferences from a YouGov survey and understand the varying levels of support for 17 energy sources in US
VPPs may be cheaper than dispatchable capacity and help avoid unnecessary costs. See how they offer a solution to grid challenges.
Over the past decade, the US has witnessed a significant shift in its energy landscape, characterized by rapid growth in wind, solar, and battery storage technologies. This transformation is driven by a combination of technological advancements, favorable policies, and a growing recognition of the need for sustainable energy solutions.
Discover how AI-driven insights, such as those provided by large language models, are transforming the energy transition and renewable energy investments.
Low-cost hydrogen could spark industry change but may delay a true renewable economy, keeping dependence on non-renewable resources.
Transitioning from coal to natural gas and adopting wind and solar has been key to shaping a more sustainable energy landscape.
From natural gas dominance to rapid renewable and battery growth, the US energy sector is constantly evolving in the 2020s.
Small modular reactors may be the start of a new American nuclear era. Learn about the promise of SMRs in meeting future energy needs.
Prepare for hail, tornado, and fire season by understanding how to assess and mitigate extreme weather risks in your energy projects.
Negative power pricing in CAISO shows producers paying consumers to take electricity—driven by key market factors and dynamics.
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is an increasingly popular means to decarbonize natural gas systems and reduce waste methane emissions.
Renewable growth is limited without economic long-duration storage. Most current projects focus on daily load shifting, not multi-day storage.
A new generation of geothermal technology is emerging, which may meet our growing needs for clean power.
Dive into the market for high-priced green hydrogen. Learn who the early adopters are, why they're investing, and how this mirrors the rise of solar PV.
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) are alternative fuels that aim to reduce the carbon footprint of aviation by using renewable resources. These fuels are produced from sustainable feedstocks and have lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional jet fuels.
Solving energy resiliency issues will make America safer and its great industries more valuable.
Solar has emerged as the top growing source of electricity across the US and Canada. Learn how these additions will impact the energy landscape.
Through deeper insights, Segue Sustainable Infrastructure is having a tangible impact on communities and the environment.
Batteries, a 200-year-old tech, are evolving fast. LFP advances are driving down costs and accelerating energy storage deployment.
Explore how AI's rising energy demands could challenge electrification and impact decarbonization targets amid growing data center needs.
This large utility leveraged Orennia for a strategic advantage while selling multiple wind farms in their deregulated renewable portfolio.
Orennia's tailored analysis provides a more accurate view of total addressable market when making investment decisions.
The developer of a 100 MW battery project lands tax equity financing faster with a clear view of both the data and assumptions behind the forecasts.
A renewables developer evaluating a power purchase agreement will save $17 million over seven years with a better view of basis risk.
Industry participants are facing the question of brownfield sites vs greenfield sites for development. We explore the benefits of brownfield projects.