Green Power Gets Pricier After Years of DeclinesPhred Dvorak, The Wall Street Journal, August 13, 2-23 The renewable-power price increase is creating headaches for some utilities and companies Wind and solar power grew rapidly in part because the price fell for years. Now that trend has halted, and companies and utilities are paying more for green electricity.  Witness the San Juan … read more

AFTERMATH OF MONTANA YOUTH CLIMATE CASE: Yesterday’s court victory for the 16 young plaintiffs in the Montana climate case might have limited repercussions (if it is not overturned on appeal) for several reasons. The first is the issue of implementation: The state’s Republican-led legislature will be tasked with determining how to bring the court’s decision – that the state violated the youths’ constitutional right … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: Global oil demand surges to record levels.  Oil industry wartime windfall dwindling.   Another lawsuit from environmentalists against AKLNG.  Montana climate ruling.   NEWS OF THE DAY: Global oil demand hits record, and prices may climb, IEA saysBloomberg/Energywire, August 14, 2023 World fuel use averaged 103 million barrels a day for the first time in June, the organization said.  Global oil demand … read more