The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector is rapidly evolving, offering promising solutions for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing operational efficiencies. Despite early successes, there remains significant potential for optimizing AI’s role within the power and u
The U.S. Treasury has recently finalized its guidance on the technology-neutral 45Y and 48E clean electricity tax credits, which are part of the Inflation Reduction Act, shifting significantly from the previous 45 production tax credit and 48 investment tax credit. These newly implemented credits,
Yakima County’s moratorium on solar development, enacted over two years ago, has continued to spark a heated debate among local officials, state government, and various stakeholders. Originally implemented in July 2022 as a six-month pause on medium to large-scale solar facilities, the moratorium h
The controversial plans proposed by the Spanish company Acorn Bioenergy to build a bio-methane production plant in Northamptonshire have sparked significant opposition from local residents. Despite the company's efforts to address concerns by revising their plans, the community remains largely
The decommissioning of wind turbines marks a significant stage in the lifecycle of wind energy infrastructure. According to a recent report from the Department of Energy (DOE), approximately 90% of the mass of U.S. wind turbines can be effectively recycled, mainly consisting of steel and concrete.
President Joe Biden's recent executive action aims to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling across a vast expanse of more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal waters. This directive includes the entire East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific Ocean off Washington, Oregon, and
