Welcome to the first edition of ‘Utility Industry Stories We’re Tracking’– as Energy Central’s Community Manager, part of my daily review of energy sector news has been to share some top stories I’m watching with the rest of the Energy Central team in our internal communication channels. Simply to make sure we saw trends as they were developing, had in mind what the industry leaders are talking about, etc.Â
But starting today, I’ll be sharing that same digest of information onto the pages of EnergyCentral.com! So see below for the four key themes I’ve identified today, and leave a note in the comments if you have thoughts on any of these or with links to anything else that’s high on your radar today so I can add it to our list!
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Theme 1: Scary stories that keep me up at night
Climate misinformation is getting a Meta boost
The Growing Push to Ban Renewable Energy in Oklahoma
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Theme 2: The push and pull of offshore wind today
America Can Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass, According to New DOE Report
New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Seeks 2nd Delay
New Global Offshore Wind Report Extends Official Outlook to 2035
Biden-Harris Administration Advances Offshore Wind Energy Leasing in Guam
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Theme 3: Energy policy set up by the Biden Administration, will they survive under Trump?
Can Biden’s Ban On Federal Offshore Oil & Gas Drilling Withstand The Trump Administration?
Tesla’s easy money from clean car credits at risk under Trump
Biden boosted investment in the electric grid. What will Trump do?
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Theme 4: Baseload power’s resurgence Â
Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive — costing customers and the planet
Caught in a Climate Bind, New York State Is Reconsidering Nuclear Power
