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business29 days ago•4 min saved

US solar hits 50-million-home milestone as red states drive growth

US solar capacity surpassed a milestone in Q2 2026, enough to generate the electricity used by about 50 million homes (over a third of households). The quarter added 11.4 GWdc of new capacity, up 45% year-over-year and 43% from Q1, with utility-scale projects accounting for 9.6 GWdc (up 61%). Solar plus storage comprised 70% of all new US power capacity in the first half of 2026. Red-state states led installations, and Wood Mackenzie forecasts about 44 GWdc of solar additions annually through 2031, though permitting and post-ITC transitions pose headwinds; residential solar is expected to rebound in 2027 after the expiration of the 30% ITC for new systems.”,

via Electrek|

#business #capacity #seia

environment8 months ago•3 min saved

Winter Weather and Data Centers Push U.S. Emissions Higher

Colder weather boosted heating fuels and a surge in electricity demand from data centres and crypto mining lifted US greenhouse gas emissions by 2.4% last year, with coal up 13% despite solar growth; higher natural-gas prices spurred fuel switching, while transport emissions stayed roughly flat thanks to more hybrids and EVs, and Trump-era policies are viewed as having little immediate impact.

via BBC|

#coal #data-centres #environment

business9 months ago•4 min saved

2026 Gas Market Outlook: Prices, Trends, and Investment Insights

Gas prices in the US are expected to be at their lowest since 2020 in 2026, averaging around $2.97 per gallon, due to increased supply and declining oil prices, providing relief amid ongoing inflation concerns, despite potential geopolitical risks.

via CNN|

#2026-forecast #business #gas-prices

business11 months ago•1 min saved

U.S. and Westinghouse Announce $80 Billion Nuclear Power Deal

Westinghouse announced an agreement with the Trump administration to build at least $80 billion worth of new nuclear reactors in the US, involving collaborations with GE Vernova and Hitachi, though details and official confirmation are currently lacking.

via Ars Technica|

#business #ge-vernova #hitachi

world1 year ago•2 min saved

EU's Energy Deals with US: Shifting Dependencies and Ambitious Goals

The EU and US have a new trade agreement where the EU commits to purchasing $750 billion worth of US energy over three years, aiming to reduce dependence on Russian fossil fuels, especially LNG, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. The deal signifies a major shift in energy sourcing for Europe, although specific implementation details remain unclear.

via Axios|

#eu #lng #russian-fuels

business1 year ago•1 min saved

Westinghouse to Build 10 Nuclear Reactors in U.S. with AI-Driven Investment Strategy

Westinghouse plans to build 10 large nuclear reactors in the U.S. by 2030, aiming to significantly boost nuclear power in line with President Trump's goal of quadrupling nuclear capacity by 2050, with a focus on using AI to streamline construction processes.

via CNBC|

#ai-in-construction #business #nuclear-reactors

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

Oracle and OpenAI Expand Stargate Deal to Power Largest AI Data Center

OpenAI has signed a significant deal with Oracle to rent approximately 4.5 gigawatts of data center power across multiple US sites for its Stargate AI project, highlighting the massive energy demands of cutting-edge AI development and Oracle's expanding cloud infrastructure efforts.

via Bloomberg|

#ai-data-centers #openai #oracle

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Oil Prices Rise Amid Continuous US Crude Inventory Decline"

Crude oil prices rose after the U.S. Energy Information Administration reported a significant inventory draw of 4.9 million barrels for the week ending July 12, aligning with the American Petroleum Institute's estimates. Despite the crude draw, gasoline and middle distillate inventories saw increases. Oil prices saw a boost, with WTI and Brent both trading up over 1%.

via OilPrice.com|

#crude-oil #eia #energy

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"US Natural Gas Supply Suffers Amid Winter Freeze and Soaring Demand"

Sub-zero temperatures in the U.S. have caused a significant drop in natural gas production, leading to record-high electricity demand in some states, particularly Texas. The state's grid regulator issued a conservation call due to freezing temperatures and low operating reserves. With gas and oil production declining in North Dakota, gas prices have surged, potentially setting the stage for a repeat of the 2021 winter power outages.

via OilPrice.com|

#electricity-demand #energy #ercot

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

"Forecast: U.S. Oil Production to Reach New Record Highs Despite Market Battle"

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that the United States will reach a new record in crude oil production at 13.4 million barrels per day in 2025, driven by increases in well efficiency. However, the EIA also predicts a slowdown in production growth due to fewer active drilling rigs. Additionally, the report forecasts a decline in U.S. coal production and expects global liquid fuels production growth to slow in 2024 before rebounding in 2025. The EIA also anticipates relatively balanced global supply and demand of petroleum liquids, with crude oil prices expected to slightly outpace demand growth in 2025.

via OilPrice.com|

#crude-oil #eia #energy