Exxon to sell Billings Refinery to Houston-based Par Pacific
The deal marks the end of Exxon’s years-long effort to reduce its refining footprint, Reuters notes.
Editorial: Mass. energy costs demand a new approach
Businesses in Massachusetts are floundering due to the increased cost of energy. The only way out is for the state to invest in its own renewable, clean energy, particularly wind.
Duke Energy rejects claims it buried carbon-reduction study, says critics exaggerate its importance
Duke Energy argues opponents of its N.C. Carbon Plan proposals knew well the details in a federal study recommending higher levels of new renewable energy than its utilities have proposed and could have reported them to regulators themselves.
RevoluSun executive Colin Yost appointed to state Public Utilities Commission
He will assume his role as commissioner Nov. 1, pending Senate confirmation.
Hawaii Public Utilities Commissioner Jennifer Potter set to resign
“For the past four years, Jennie has participated in decisions that set the standard for advanced and groundbreaking regulation,” Gov. David Ige said in a statement.
Better guesses at Oahu’s solar appetite
This week, knowledgable readers help me refine an estimate of how much land would be needed if we decarbonize Oahu using only solar as an alternative. It’s … a lot!
Saratoga energy firm expands to Albany, plans to create 75 jobs
The firm will take space at the UAlbany Innovation Center, located within the university’s Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Complex.
Exxon to sell Billings Refinery to Houston-based Par Pacific
The deal marks the end of Exxon’s years-long effort to reduce its refining footprint, Reuters notes.
Chevron, LyondellBasell, Air Liquide, Uniper eye opportunities for Gulf Coast hydrogen plant
Some of Houston’s largest companies are developing clean hydrogen and ammonia projects on the Gulf Coast.
With big hikes looming, NW Natural, CUB propose program to shift winter bill impact
Costs would be deferred to spring and summer, when residential bills tend to shrink.