Today’s Key Takeaways: Alberta puts hold on renewable energy projects.  Investments in new oil and gas to average $22B over next 4 years. Low-impact LNG strike.   50 mining companies negotiate with Chile for lithium deals.  China’s abandoned EV cars piling up in cities.  NEWS OF THE DAY: Canada’s Oil-Rich Alberta Province Halts Renewable-Energy ProjectsVipal Minga, The Wall Street Journal, August … read more

THE STATE OF PERMITTING REFORM: Sens. Steve Daines, Kevin Cramer, and John Hoeven say that Republicans are ready to negotiate on a more comprehensive bill on permitting reform – but with certain lines drawn in the sand. During an annual meeting for the Basin Electric Power Cooperative, the Midwestern senators urged for some type of permitting reform to pass this Congress – as it’s likely … read more

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