Category: General Energy

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chairman Willie Swett’s signal that the agency is eyeing incentives for grid-enhancing technologies could mark a pivotal shift in how the United States manages its transmission infrastructure. At a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Swett placed GETs alongside data center load growth, transmission sector competition, and PJM Interconnection governance…

DOE’s new export rule clashes with its ‘energy emergency’ stance. Public Citizen: exports make power unavailable for domestic use. A policy contradiction worth watching. #EnergyPolicy #GridReliability https://www.utilitydive.com/news/doe-electricity-export-authorization-energy-emergency/825876/

Utilities can’t run on AI alone. If they don’t treat people as critical infrastructure, tech will keep poaching their best talent. #EnergyWorkforce #Utilities https://www.utilitydive.com/news/people-are-critical-infrastructure-too-utilities-must-do-more-or-lose-tal/824765/

GE Vernova’s gas turbine backlog hits 116 GW, with orders now stretching to 2031. Data center demand is a key driver. The gas power era is far from over. #EnergyTransition #GasTurbines https://www.utilitydive.com/news/ge-vernova-gas-turbine-backlog-climbs-to-116-gw/826039/

Renewables and storage could displace a huge chunk of industrial heat demand—1/3, per a new UC Berkeley report. That’s a big step away from volatile natgas. #Renewables #IndustrialHeat https://www.utilitydive.com/news/renewables-and-storage-can-meet-one-third-of-us-industrial-heat-demand-r/826057/

Small upgrades — from a better steering wheel to side steps — can transform your daily drive more than a full build. Smart, targeted mods win. #CarMods #RideQuality https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/05/upgrade-your-ride-quality-best-interior-exterior-car-mods-you-should-add/

Model Y is now the world’s best-selling vehicle—gas or electric. With global factories feeding demand, buyers have more options than ever. The real story: EVs are no longer niche. #Tesla #EVs https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/05/buying-the-most-sold-vehicle-in-the-world-the-tesla-model-y-what-are-your-options/

In a major shift, ERCOT forecasts that solar generation will surpass coal by 2026, marking a significant milestone in Texas’s energy landscape. This transition underscores the growing role of renewables and the decline of fossil fuels. 🌞⚡️ #EnergyTransition #SolarPower https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67685

Impressive milestone for the U.S. as energy production hits a new high of 107 quads in 2025! This trend reflects a growing reliance on natural gas, renewables, and oil, which could shift both domestic markets and global energy dynamics. #EnergyProduction #Renewables https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67684

Interesting to see the U.S. exporting nearly 20% of its renewable diesel and SAF production in 2H25. With half going to Canada, this highlights our growing role in the global biofuel market. Will this trend continue as demand for cleaner fuels rises? 🌍 #RenewableEnergy #Biofuels https://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.php?id=67665