Friday, June 19, 20266 stories
Biomass and geothermal shift shape energy today
Two stories today question what counts as clean energy. Australia is funding biomass cement kilns that may emit more than coal, while Invenergy swaps offshore wind for geothermal. Meanwhile, Australia's renewable pipeline booms and datacenters complicate the grid.
Wednesday, June 17, 20269 stories
Oil geopolitics and grid storage dominate energy
Today's energy news is split between high-stakes geopolitics and practical grid upgrades. Iranian tankers crossing a US blockade and a potential deal with Tehran could reshape oil markets, while solar farms, battery storage, and heat pumps show the slow grind of decarbonization. The DOJ's national security argument to shield Musk's data center pollution adds a provocative twist.