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Oil and Ethanol Fight at the Supreme Court Over the Word “Extension”
Both the corn and oil industries will be watching for a final opinion: Is the EPA’s authority broad or limited when it comes to RFS waivers?
Meeting Biden’s Climate Goals Requires Giving Exxon a Seat at the Table
Earth Day 2021 saw the release of major climate announcements from players seemingly on opposite sides of the greenhouse gas and carbon capture…
Blackouts in Texas and California Teach a Hard Lesson
Some blame wind and renewables for the issues plaguing Texas. But supposedly resilient fossil-fired assets are actually having the greatest impact.
Carbon Capture: 11 Highlights From the Finalized 45Q Rules
The final IRS guidance on carbon capture's 45Q is here; we've summarized its 187 pages into 11 key highlights that investors need now.
Interview: Kara Owens, Global Executive Underwriting Officer – Cyber & ESG
Kara Owens of Markel shares the story of her career journey, loads of advice for those rising in the insurance industry, and updates on her latest…
$100 Million from Elon Musk Won’t Enable Carbon Capture
Musk’s donation will surely lead to technological advances. However, a Silicon Valley mindset is the wrong fit for this important industry.
Interview: Audrey Lee, PhD, Clean Energy Senior Executive
Audrey has an impressive background with a wealth of diverse experiences; she now works for a special purpose acquisition company with a focus on…
One Small Step for Torrefaction, One Giant Leap for the Bioeconomy
Commissioning of the US’s first commercial torrefaction facility is a milestone in its own right, and a potential game-changer for the bioeconomy’s…
Trump Embraces Corn Ethanol As The Election Draws Near
The Trump administration has typically sided with the oil lobby, but with support for Trump dipping across the Midwest, it has turned to farmers.
Interview: Connie Joe, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Bank of the West
Connie Joe, CSR officer with Bank of the West talks with NER's Sherry Huang about her career enabling new ventures in banking.
A Unanimous FERC Decision Saves Net Metering
Yet the future of the popular program remains uncertain. For those considering a solar purchase, the time may be now.
A Renewable Future Is on the Horizon
Dominion Energy, not generally known as a leader in clean or renewable technologies, has begun restructuring its generation portfolio to cleaner…