Geospatial mapping reveals the scale of the clean cooking challenge Millions live in areas with little or no access & limited infrastructure, from LPG storage & distribution to power reliability Investing in these gaps is key to scaling up solutions 👉 iea.li/3ISaFM8

As the data center sprawl creeps out of Northern Virginia, local governments are looking for how to draw them in while residents push back. #valeg #vagov virginiamercury.com/2025/11/10/g...

New analysis by AES Indiana shows that new nuclear SMRs are wildly uneconomic and would significantly raise utility bills for Hoosiers, even assuming big price declines by 2035 and lavish subsidies by federal and state government.

In one of the poorest states in America, the local utility earns massive profits producing dirty energy with almost no pushback from state regulators.

The tech giant #Qualcomm has bought #Arduino, the open source microcontroller provider. This is the latest in a series of acquisitions by Qualcomm in low-cost, special-purpose electronics. The open source community is nervous. spectrum.ieee.org/qualcomm-ard...

In this week's @iea.org newsletter, Exec. Director Faith Birol reminds us that hydropower is a "forgotten giant of electricity". He's right! Hydropower already plays a significant role in many places (especially across LATAM). It should remain part of any future energy planning scenarios.

Renewables accounted for 71% of Latin America and the Caribbean's electricity generation in June. Hydropower accounted for 51% of electricity generation in Latin America and the Caribbean in June, according to a new report from OLADE. 9 countries equaled or surpassed that 71% average! #energysky

Our newsletter went out today, with info & analysis on a growing oil market surplus, hydropower — a forgotten giant of electricity, export controls on critical minerals, our 2025 Innovation Forum & more Subscribe 👉 iea.li/480YLdD Read it here 👉 iea.li/4olsCm8

Google will buy power from what may be the first large-scale gas power plant with CCS in the US blog.google/outreach-ini... Google has previously backed enhanced geothermal, advanced nuclear and long duration storage. 🔌💡

A good list of backup power options during a storm from Alan in The Guardian. For those who don't have the ability to install rooftop solar or pay for backup battery storage, I would also consider small portable solar generators. #energysky www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...

Happy Heat Pump Water Heater Day! #HPWHDay is an entire day dedicated to a critical efficiency technology: the heat pump water heater. From ultra-efficient money-saving technology to smart, programmable hot water controls, HPWHs are packed with features & benefits!

@spectrum.ieee.org recently published an interesting article on the staggering power engineering workforce gap and how some companies are meeting their workforce needs. Globally, we need 450,000 to 1.5 million more engineers by 2030 to build, manage, and operate our power grids! #energysky

Berkeley Lab and Brattle Group published some initial findings on why retail electricity rates have risen over the last 5 years (2019-2024). While they didn't look at all possible factors or every utility, the report is still pretty significant. #energysky #energyhub

Really interesting experiments with DERs are happening in Colorado and Minnesota. Can't wait to see how this plays out!

More than 727 million people are still living without access to electricity, and global progress has stalled, according to recent IEA data. Early data for 2025 shows that the trend isn't changing.#energysky #energyhub

U.S. Investor-Owned Utilities( IOUs) plan over $1.1 Trillion in capital investment by 2029, according to the Edison Electric Institute. That five-year projection is nearly the amount ($1.3T) that was spent over the entire previous decade (2015-2024). #energysky #energyhub

Our Renewables 2025 report includes a dynamic data dashboard that lets users easily explore the latest trends across all renewable sectors & technologies. It also provides a clear view of global deployment ambitions through 2030. Try it out 👉 iea.li/4orbfQR

Pasé las últimas semanas asistiendo a conferencias en Chile (X Semana de la Energía) y Panamá (World Energy Week). Fueron semanas magníficas. Tengo tres conclusiones claves de mis viajes 🧵

A rising trend in climate space has been to claim that vague "AI" technologies will result in massive, deep and permanent cuts to global emissions. These analyses leave out the effect of big tech's software on helping fossil fuel companies. You can guess why. www.nature.com/articles/s44...

A recent @ucs.org brief exposes a glaring injustice in the grid: utilities in 7 states are forcing all customers to cover $4.3 billion in transmission upgrade costs. #energysky #energyhub

Attention New Yorkers: NYISO (New York's grid operator) is now warning of "significant reliability shortfalls within the next ten years" in their new Comprehensive Reliability Plan (CRP)! Here's a quick look at the vital, and concerning, findings 🧵#energysky #energyhub

Utility-scale battery storage systems charge from the grid or a power plant and then discharge that energy at a later time. Storage is crucial for managing the variability that comes from wind and solar.

The recent WSJ piece below correctly highlights the increasing political scrutiny on utilities' profits and high electricity prices, which is absolutely a major investor risk right now for those making data center or #AI investments but that's not the only risk. www.wsj.com/finance/inve...

⚡ Happy #EEDay2025! #Energyefficiency helps us save 💵, reduce pollution, create jobs, & ensure a more resilient, reliable grid. By using less energy to perform the same tasks, EE reduces monthly energy bills & makes our homes more comfortable and safe. https://ow.ly/WkVo50X2PLF#EEDay2025#Energyefficiency#energysky

Rising incomes & temperatures are set to boost the adoption of air conditioning units across the Middle East & North Africa in coming years This is expected to be a key driver on the growth in the region’s electricity demand through 2035. Learn more 👉 iea.li/4nMewK4

The National Energy Assistance Directors Association projects that home heating costs will go up by about 7.6% this winter. neada.org/wp-content/u... #energysky #energyhub

WSP recently released its survey results on Americans' perceptions on energy. There are many takeaways from the survey, but one critical insight that I think the energy industry must heed is that the public wants to know more about how the grid works and what they can do. #energysky #energyhub

Last week was NYC Climate Week. I left NYC Climate Week less optimistic and more concerned for the future than ever. At the events I attended, many speakers stressed the importance of "supporting data centers" and how we "must win the AI race" while hyping up their unproven products and services.

Last weekend, while hiking through part of the Andes Mountain range, a large body of water near what looked like a substation (simply defined: a place that houses electrical equipment to transform power to safe levels for homes and businesses) caught my eye.

Meeting the electricity demand of AI data centers is finally starting to become a more nuanced conversation.

The electricity affordability crisis is here and only growing. A recent report by @powerlines.org has some jaw-dropping stats that make it abundantly clear we have a problem. According to the author and the research team, nearly 80 million Americans are struggling to pay their utility bills!

52,549 households were cut off (disconnected) from electricity or gas last year in Minnesota. Insane! This isn't an issue for one utility in Minnesota; it's a nationwide problem, and unfortunately, the need is great. www.startribune.com/xcel-is-cutt...

The AI-driven boom in data centers is putting growing demands on water in California and the West. California legislators passed a bill requiring data centers to report how much water they use. www.latimes.com/environment/... @latimes.com

I really enjoyed being a guest on this episode of the Infinity Growth podcast, where I discussed my career journey and how I got so into energy. If you have a moment, take a listen to it at the link below. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpBP...

Wave and tidal power hold promise, but we need to move beyond hype to deliver on that potential. The focus should be on scalable, cost-effective solutions. Eco Wave has only installed a single 100 kW station. This wouldn't produce enough electricity to power 100 homes. www.forbes.com/sites/curren...

In Pakistan, individuals and businesses are driving the adoption of solar, highlighting a universal desire for energy affordability and independence. But it raises questions about how the Pakistani government, which controls most distribution companies, will enhance grid reliability and consumption.

Oil-field servicers are looking to provide off-grid power, fueled by natural gas, to data centers, per WSJ. I'm skeptical about the cost-effectiveness, but I'm curious to see who these companies strike deals with and how utilities respond. www.wsj.com/business/ene...

🗣 “Rising cooling demand is testing the grid, but the right technologies can offer relief” Our recent commentary looks at what’s needed to keep cool without straining the energy system 👉 iea.li/44RpQxZ

Latitude reports on a new study showing that combined-cycle gas turbines slated for service in 2030–31 are now going for $2,000+ per kilowatt — up to 75% more than near-term projects. www.latitudemedia.com/news/gas-tur...

What can you do about increased electricity bills? Plenty! Several other professionals and I offered some tips in this recent article from GoBankingRates. www.gobankingrates.com/saving-money...

Demand for modern cooking fuels grows sixfold by 2040 on our pathway to universal clean cooking access in Africa. This growth in fuel use is significant for African and international markets in the long-term. Read more 👉 iea.li/4f0z7Hp

Rising electricity bills are a nationwide issue. 39 utilities in 22 states are requesting rate increases to fund modernization and meet rising demand. These increases create a growing divide between what people can afford and what utilities are charging, making it harder for people to keep up.