There is a growing focus on reducing the contributions of buildings to greenhouse gas emissions in order to accelerate progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Buildings account for about… Read the full report …...
There is a growing focus on reducing the contributions of buildings to greenhouse gas emissions in order to accelerate progress toward a net-zero carbon future. Buildings account for about 40 percent of total energy use in the U.S. and 35 percent of the nation's carbon emissions, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
The New York Public Service Commission on Sept. 19 issued an order directing Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc. and Orange and Rockland Utilities Inc. to develop pilot programs and other strategies to decarbonize their gas systems. The specific actions in the order will help the utilities achieve the emissions reduction targets established by…...
High jet fuel inventories in the U.S. West Coast have led to Los Angeles regional crack spreads to an average of 5 cents per gallon (gal) in August, according to an Sept. 18 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The crack spread in August was its lowest level in five years. The low…...
The heat content of dry natural gas delivered in Texas during 2023 was 1.7 percent below the national average, according to an Sept.17 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. During 2023 the heat content of dry natural gas in Texas averaged 1,018 British thermal units per cubic foot (Btu/cf) compared to the national…...
The U.S.-India Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial, convened on Sep.16, reviewed progress in fostering clean energy innovation, enhancing energy security, and accelerating clean energy transitions. U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and Indian Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted efforts under the partnership’s technical pillars: Power & Energy Efficiency, Responsible Oil…...
The U.S. Energy Department on Sep.16 announced $90 million in funding to implement updated energy codes for residential and commercial buildings in several cities, states, and tribal nations. The awards will support 25 projects across several states to ensure buildings utilize the latest energy-saving technology. The funding is an allocation from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment…...
Twelve new fields are expected to start production in the U.S. Federal Offshore Gulf of Mexico (GOM) during 2024 and 2025, according to an Sept. 16 report published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In the absence of production from these new fields, the agency would expect GOM production to decline. Crude oil and natural…...
The U.S. Energy Department has announced $40 million to bolster solar manufacturing, expand photovoltaic recycling, and foster new markets for solar technologies. The investments include the selection of four projects to receive $16 million, including $8 million from the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, to enhance the lifespan of PV solar systems. The chosen…...
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Sept. 13 established a final gas integrated resource planning framework for three major gas utility companies in the state: Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. The commission’s directive on gas resource planning will ensure that residents have a stable and affordable gas supply during uncertainty or…...
Recent developments in U.S. carbon markets highlight a changing landscape marked by fluctuating auction prices, new initiatives, and…Read the full report …...