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What if 9 Substations were Targeted on the US Grid? Would Jon Wellinghoff’s Prediction of an 18-Month US Grid Blackout Happen?

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The U.S. power grid faces a long-standing vulnerability that has resurfaced in recent discussions: a coordinated attack on a small number of critical substations could trigger a cascading nationwide blackout lasting months—or longer. This warning, originally highlighted by former Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Jon Wellinghoff, stems from analysis following the 2013 Metcalf substation […]

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WSJ Reports Battery Energy Storage Systems Are Moving to Scale. But What Are the Hidden Catches?

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The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted how battery energy storage systems (BESS) are shifting from niche applications to meaningful scale in the United States, with residential deployments accelerating particularly fast. Companies like Base Power are installing home batteries at a rapid clip, and broader market data confirm strong growth in both utility-scale and behind-the-meter segments. […]

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What Are Oil Traders Saying About the July Jump in Oil Prices? The 60-Day Ceasefire Gamble, Strait of Hormuz Risks, and a Looming Physical Crunch

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Oil markets are gripped by a classic battle between headline optimism and physical reality in late May 2026. Brent crude has traded in a volatile $90–$110+ range (recently around $98/bbl as of May 25), well above pre-crisis levels near $60–70, after spiking as high as $126 earlier in the conflict. The driver remains the 2026 […]

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Ørsted Explores $1 Billion+ Sale of US Onshore Renewables Assets Amid Strategic Pivot and US Policy Uncertainty

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Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted is reportedly exploring the sale of its US onshore renewable assets in a deal that could exceed $1 billion, according to Bloomberg reporting on May 22, 2026. The move comes as the company continues its global farm-down strategy, sharpens focus on core offshore wind in Europe and Asia, and navigates […]

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Has Helped U-Haul by Driving Companies and People to Texas

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Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s policies are giving the moving industry a major boost—especially U-Haul. While Texas surges as the top destination for people and businesses, Illinois continues to bleed residents, jobs, and tax revenue. A recent Wall Street Journal opinion piece highlights how high taxes, heavy regulation, and aggressive climate mandates like the Climate and […]

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Oil and Gas Demand Could Grow Until 2050, Says the IEA – In the Words of Monty Python \”Oil\’s not quite Dead Yet\”

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The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its World Energy Outlook 2025, painting a nuanced picture of global energy trends that challenges earlier narratives of a swift transition away from fossil fuels. In a revived scenario based solely on current policies and regulations—known as the Current Policies Scenario (CPS)—demand for oil and natural gas is […]

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Another Death Blow to Clean Energy

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Daily Standup Top Stories Which Energy Markets are Moving July 20, 2025 Clark Savage As we navigate through July 2025, the global energy landscape continues to evolve amid economic uncertainties, policy shifts, and fluctuating demand. From traditional fossil fuels to emerging renewables, various sectors are experiencing notable movements—some upward, […] EQT Calls on Congress to Slash Gas […]

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IEA\’s Oil Demand Data: Trustworthy?

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Daily Standup Top Stories How Republicans got roped into a deal that keeps the IRA—and why there’s still time to fix it May 19, 2025 Clark Savage ENB Pub Note: This article is from Alex Epstein’s Substack, and I highly recommend subscribing and supporting his work here: Energy Talking Points by Alex Epstein.  I have interviewed Alex […]

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