Florida lawmakers propose all renewable energy by 2040
Two Democratic lawmakers have filed proposals that would require Florida to generate all of its electricity through renewable energy by 2040. Sen. Lori Berman, D-Delray Beach, filed a Senate version (SB 366) of the proposal Tuesday, after Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, filed the House version (HB 81) last week. The bills are filed for consideration […]
Permian roundup: ConocoPhillips reportedly offering acreage for $500M
When ConocoPhillips announced its plan to buy Shell’s Permian business for $9.5 billion, the company said it would sell off $4 billion-$5 billion of other assets in the next two years. Here’s the latest on that process plus more news from the Permian Basin.
Duke Energy defends $56M electric transportation plan critics claim is a power grab
Duke Energy’s North Carolina utilities are defending their proposed $56 million second phase for their electric transport pilot programs against opponents who contend they are too expensive and could allow the company to dominate vehicle charging in the state. Their filings outline what Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress are willing to alter to […]
Laurene Powell Jobs just gave $3.5B to a foundation. Here are five things to know about the group.
Laurene Powell Jobs made a big splash Monday when she announced she was donating $3.5 billion to a foundation focused on mitigating climate change. The Waverley Street Foundation will spend the money over the next 10 years, focusing on “initiatives and ideas that will aid underserved communities who are most impacted by climate change,” according […]
Siemens Energy pivots to energy transition with $30M R&D expansion
The renovation and 16,000-square-foot expansion will break ground in October.
SMUD consolidates ownership of gas-powered plants as it prepares to shutter them
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District has reorganized ownership of four of its gas-fired power plants into one entity, which will allow the electric utility to put more resources toward its goal of being a zero-carbon electric utility by 2030. SMUD got approval from the California Energy Commission last month to take ownership of two of […]
Leader Board: 28 new Portland-area executives you should know (Q3 2021)
These executives are new to their positions.
Laurene Powell Jobs just gave $3.5B to a foundation. Here are five things to know about the group.
Powell Jobs, Steve Jobs’ widow, started a new philanthropic project focused on climate change. But Waverley Street Foundation pre-dates this latest initiative.
Oklahoma gas company settles for millions over royalty payments on federal leases in New Mexico and Wyoming
Devon disputed the allegations and did not admit liability. But the oil and gas production company must still pay the federal government within 20 days as part of the settlement.
Babcock & Wilcox to acquire renewable energy services company
Voda, based in Vejen, Denmark, makes aftermarket parts and provides services for waste-to-energy and biomass-to-energy markets.
