Energy Social Media and Updates

Orbán Deploys Troops, Labels Ukraine Threat to Energy
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Orbán Deploys Troops, Labels Ukraine Threat to Energy

PM Viktor Orbán has deployed troops & police to protect Hungary’s critical energy infrastructure. Orbán cites an alleged "oil blockade" & "blackmail" from Ukraine. It’s as clear as the nose on your face that Hungary, a member of NATO, views Ukraine as...

By Steve Hanke
Sunrun Reports Record Storage Attachments and Positive 2025 Cash Flow
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Sunrun Reports Record Storage Attachments and Positive 2025 Cash Flow

Sunrun touts record storage attachment rate, positive cash flow in 2025 earnings report #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/diQoYlpaui

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Human Technicians Remain Essential in AI-Driven Solar O&M
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Human Technicians Remain Essential in AI-Driven Solar O&M

In an AI world, real-life technicians are still most important element of solar O&M #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/Yt34lLDm1K

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Ohio Trial Exposes Schemes to Sustain Nuclear, Coal Plants
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Ohio Trial Exposes Schemes to Sustain Nuclear, Coal Plants

Ohio corruption trial traces tactics to prop up nuclear and coal plants #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/5V2SUa2OVD

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI Growth Stalled by Material and Grid Limits
SocialFeb 27, 2026

AI Growth Stalled by Material and Grid Limits

AI isn’t just code @patrickbrown333 It’s copper, rare earths, turbines, and grid physics. We don’t have the materials, dispatchable power, or interconnection capacity to scale it . Innovation is fast. Infrastructure isn’t. #AI #Energy #Grid #CriticalMinerals #Infrastructure #Overshoot

By Art Berman Blog
Google Secures Two Decades of Data Center Power
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Google Secures Two Decades of Data Center Power

Funding Friday: Google Locks Down 20 Years of Data Center Power #energysky -- via Heatmap News https://t.co/CYHzxGI5FN https://t.co/5Y2wQnb2ez

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Canada Partners Germany to Reshape Auto Sector
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Canada Partners Germany to Reshape Auto Sector

Canada's EV Deal with Germany - Auto Strategy in Transition Joanna Kyriazis of Clean Energycan discusses Canada's plan to re-engineer the country's auto sector. #cdnpoli https://youtu.be/BZislnkiDSI

By Markham Hislop
Druzhba Pipeline Remains Vital Amid Disputed Repairs
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Druzhba Pipeline Remains Vital Amid Disputed Repairs

The Druzhba pipeline, which supplies 100% of Slovakia's oil & 86% of Hungary's oil, remains FRONT & CENTER. Hungarian PM Orban & Slovak PM Fico have both asserted that the pipeline is functional, while Ukraine asserts that the pipeline has not...

By Steve Hanke
Lower 48 Oil Output Flat, Barely up 90k B/D
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Lower 48 Oil Output Flat, Barely up 90k B/D

U.S. CRUDE and condensate production from the Lower 48 states excluding federal waters in the Gulf of America/Mexico has flattened in response to the downturn in prices and drilling. Lower 48 onshore production was up by just 90,000 b/d in...

By John Kemp
UK Public EV Chargers Outnumber Fuel Pumps Nearly Twofold
SocialFeb 27, 2026

UK Public EV Chargers Outnumber Fuel Pumps Nearly Twofold

FUN FACT: The UK has nearly twice as many public EV chargers as fuel pumps https://t.co/eTmP6dF5Mi https://t.co/iplVZrJGcf

By Simon Evans
EPA Repeal Undermines Climate Superfund Litigation Strategy
SocialFeb 27, 2026

EPA Repeal Undermines Climate Superfund Litigation Strategy

📣NEWS: EPA's repeal of the endangerment finding is *already* surfacing in separate #climate litigation. Intervenors defending Vermont's "climate superfund" law today filed a motion saying repeal undercuts the EPA/DOJ position against the Vermont law. #energy #OOTT

By Ben Geman
Solar‑backed Roofs Can Replace Gas‑fueled AI Data Centers
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Solar‑backed Roofs Can Replace Gas‑fueled AI Data Centers

AI data centers powered by gas are bad "bad for climate, bad for air quality, bad for the environment' "Fastest & cheapest thing to do is to pay homeowners to deploy roof solar with battery backup. Could be done in 6...

By Mark Z. Jacobson
Power Price Hikes Barely Dent Big Tech Spending
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Power Price Hikes Barely Dent Big Tech Spending

When (any) price is right: Rising power prices are still a small slice of Big Tech's spending. https://t.co/FLLrii1nD4 via @McKinsey in @axios

By Amy Harder
US Renewables Surge: 93% of New Capacity Wind, Solar, Batteries
SocialFeb 27, 2026

US Renewables Surge: 93% of New Capacity Wind, Solar, Batteries

Despite significant federal headwinds, US renewables just had a record year. Notably, 93% of new generation capacity expected to be added to the US grid this year is projected to come from wind, solar and batteries. https://t.co/XSZdvMLYWX

By Jan Rosenow
Trump Should Launch TRUMP Program for Resilient National Grid
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Trump Should Launch TRUMP Program for Resilient National Grid

For his next move, Trump should create a muscular Transmission Resilience & U.S. Modernization Program (TRUMP) to plan, finance and then solicit competitive bids to build out the Trump Interstate Electricity System (high voltage backbone grid for resilience & industrial...

By Jesse D. Jenkins
America Must Embrace Its Cheapest, Fastest‑growing Energy Source
SocialFeb 27, 2026

America Must Embrace Its Cheapest, Fastest‑growing Energy Source

It's also the correct one. "American Energy Dominance" can't ignore one of the cheapest and fastest growing sources of American energy.

By Jesse D. Jenkins
XLE Inflows Biggest Since 2008, Posing Tactical Risk
SocialFeb 27, 2026

XLE Inflows Biggest Since 2008, Posing Tactical Risk

Gotta love a decade-plus breakout but XLE flows represent a tactical risk to the energy trade. Most one-month inflows since 2008 https://t.co/S4x6eWEanb

By Scott Brown
EU Carbon Prices Slip 20% Amid Reform Push
SocialFeb 27, 2026

EU Carbon Prices Slip 20% Amid Reform Push

CHART OF THE DAY: The cost of European CO2 allowances has fallen ~20% in recent days after several key countries asked Brussels for a reform. Italy has gone as far as asking the Emissions Trading Syste to be suspended. CO2...

By Javier Blas
India Cuts Coal Imports, Prioritizes Security Over Climate
SocialFeb 27, 2026

India Cuts Coal Imports, Prioritizes Security Over Climate

India prioritizes national security and economic growth above aggressive, ideologically driven climate policies seen in some European countries. India seeks to cut power sector coal imports by 30% this year, sources say https://t.co/bA7W0ywe6Y

By Anas Alhajji
Clean Power Now Dominates Electricity in 25 European Nations
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Clean Power Now Dominates Electricity in 25 European Nations

Europe’s energy transition is well underway but it is far from uniform. In 25 European countries, non-fossil fuel sources now generate the majority of electricity, a clear sign of how deeply clean power has penetrated the system. https://t.co/NjTmx157Rn

By Jan Rosenow
US Gas Stocks Near Seasonal Norm, Prices Dip Below $3
SocialFeb 27, 2026

US Gas Stocks Near Seasonal Norm, Prices Dip Below $3

U.S. GAS inventories depleted much more slowly than normal for the time of year in the middle part of February, largely erasing the previous storage deficit and causing futures prices to slip below $3 per million British thermal units to...

By John Kemp
Clean Power Fuels Prosperous Communities and Green Industry
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Clean Power Fuels Prosperous Communities and Green Industry

With access to clean, reliable power, communities thrive, industries grow and people prosper. I welcome you to be part of #EmPowerGrowth, our global campaign to expand #energyaccess & unlock the full potential of green industrialization. Find out more: https://t.co/mSNgDa52aM https://t.co/Q6JzmtMdZ5

By Damilola Ogunbiyi
Chinese Clean‑energy Exports Cut Overseas CO2 by 1% in 2024
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Chinese Clean‑energy Exports Cut Overseas CO2 by 1% in 2024

So @BradleyThomasUK wants to know about the CO2 impact of Chinese clean-tech manufacturing, having just asked a Q in parliament Which is lucky, cos we published detailed analysis on this last year: China’s clean-energy exports in 2024 alone will cut overseas...

By Simon Evans
Detect PV Underperformance Using Only AC‑Side Data
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Detect PV Underperformance Using Only AC‑Side Data

How to detect PV system underperformance using only AC-side inverter data #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/cF9bdAZScu https://t.co/hkJ5cOflpq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Communities Demand Decisions, Costs, Concessions for AI Data Centers
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Communities Demand Decisions, Costs, Concessions for AI Data Centers

People and towns are pushing back against AI data centers There are benefits for jobs & tax revenues but costs in traffic, land use, water, noise & grid stress. As the buildout accelerates, the fight shifts from “can we build?” to “who...

By Art Berman Blog
AI Data Centers Will Need Their Own Power Sources
SocialFeb 27, 2026

AI Data Centers Will Need Their Own Power Sources

“Bring your own power” is coming for AI data centers Higher rates, curtailment, and political backlash are growing as data centers strain grids https://t.co/oS784Z1ZAk #AI #datacenters #energy #powergrid #naturalgas #PJM #infrastructure #geopolitics

By Art Berman Blog
Strategic Lithium Reserve Needed to Stabilize Supply
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Strategic Lithium Reserve Needed to Stabilize Supply

I’ve submitted formal comments into the docket. My core message: supply diversification alone is not enough. If we want durable investment in allied lithium production and processing, we must address price volatility. Lithium’s boom-bust cycles have repeatedly delayed capital formation and midstream...

By Howard Klein
Renewable Energy Becomes China‑EU Security Priority Post‑Trump
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Renewable Energy Becomes China‑EU Security Priority Post‑Trump

Renewable energy has become a national security issue in China and the EU — subsidies and cost no longer the only factors — thanks to President Trump Wind Power Is Taking Off In China– All The Way To 2000 M AGL...

By Anas Alhajji
Italy's Carbon Rebates Hide High Power Costs, Gas Dominates
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Italy's Carbon Rebates Hide High Power Costs, Gas Dominates

Italy wants to mask high power prices by rebating carbon costs But gas still sets the marginal price and firm capacity is still scarce. When will Europe learn it can't regulate its way around energy constraints? https://t.co/bvwbqV1FTZ #EnergyPolicy #PowerMarkets #CarbonMarkets #EnergyTransition #EnergyPhysics

By Art Berman Blog
New Single‑Diode Model Reduces Solar Cell Recombination Losses
SocialFeb 27, 2026

New Single‑Diode Model Reduces Solar Cell Recombination Losses

New single-diode model tackles recombination losses in solar cells #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/E9EtCiv3Hq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
New Model Maps Land‑Efficient U.S. Solar Expansion
SocialFeb 27, 2026

New Model Maps Land‑Efficient U.S. Solar Expansion

New model reveals pathway for land-efficient U.S. solar expansion #energysky -- via pv magazine usa: https://t.co/Ybrc0FUtc8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AER Sets Customer Costs for Basslink Transition
SocialFeb 27, 2026

AER Sets Customer Costs for Basslink Transition

AER sets cost to customers of Basslink, as troubled interconnector transitions to regulated asset #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/T2RMDku5H0 https://t.co/Dxnu3ZDfi8

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Batteries Increase Grid Complexity and Cost, Not a Fix
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Batteries Increase Grid Complexity and Cost, Not a Fix

You missed my point @simonnextclick Massive battery spending doesn’t erase grid physics. Batteries add more complexity to grid constraints & more cost to renewables that are already uneconomic at scale. Stop buying the hype & learn about reality LINK👇 https://t.co/74DMqJ5DXD #EnergyTransition #Batteries #Grid #Renewables #EnergySystems

By Art Berman Blog
BP Pushes Aggressive Shale Expansion Despite Declining Basins
SocialFeb 27, 2026

BP Pushes Aggressive Shale Expansion Despite Declining Basins

BP's Koontz is blowing serious smoke in Permian, Eagle Ford & Haynesville Grow shale to 650k bpd while spending $800M less capital? In mature basins with 30% declines? Looks like he's taking his Sandridge Wild West show act to BP Investors beware #Oil #Shale #Permian...

By Art Berman Blog
Calls Grow for Mandatory Home Energy Rating Disclosure
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Calls Grow for Mandatory Home Energy Rating Disclosure

Pressure mounts for mandatory disclosure of home energy efficiency ratings #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/CLftU6aMdH https://t.co/OeCYml8kTt

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Grid Constraints Will Limit Electrification Before Copper Supply
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Grid Constraints Will Limit Electrification Before Copper Supply

Your "copper cliff" assumes demand is unlimited @simonnextclick It isn’t Grid bottlenecks, permitting delays, power shortages & capital constraints will cap electrification long before geology does #Copper #EnergyTransition #Grid #Electrification #Commodities @ctindale @wbaltzley02

By Art Berman Blog
US Natgas Deficit Shrinks, Prices Near Seasonal Average
SocialFeb 26, 2026

US Natgas Deficit Shrinks, Prices Near Seasonal Average

U.S natural gas comparative rose 70 bcf to a deficit of 24 bcf week ending February 20 Henry Hub spot price decreased $0.19 from $3.27 to $3.08 Price is reverting to ~$3.07 May - October average after the polar vortex shock #energy #NaturalGas...

By Art Berman Blog
Co‑locating Storage with Solar Isn’t a Silver Bullet
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Co‑locating Storage with Solar Isn’t a Silver Bullet

Energy storage co-location with solar PV not a ‘silver bullet’ #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/AlWjI5TUDD

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Illinois Cities Push to Sever Ties with Coal Plant
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Illinois Cities Push to Sever Ties with Coal Plant

Illinois cities move to cut ties with a massive coal plant #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/Y04PXhJP7t

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
IEA Allegedly Drops Climate Priority Under US Pressure
SocialFeb 26, 2026

IEA Allegedly Drops Climate Priority Under US Pressure

Renewable energy think tank Ember says that, under American pressure, the IEA appears to have "drop[ped] climate change as one of its priorities." https://t.co/JxXMP3djla

By Javier Blas
Zeo Energy Secures 280 MW Solar‑LDES for Utah Data Hub
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Zeo Energy Secures 280 MW Solar‑LDES for Utah Data Hub

Zeo Energy signs MoU for 280 MW of solar plus LDES at Utah data center hub #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/RyEAsKMfCh

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Homeowners Rush to Install Solar Before ITC Deadline
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Homeowners Rush to Install Solar Before ITC Deadline

EnergySage report shows rush to install resi solar systems before end of ITC #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/uyzTcxHodf

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Energy Policy Shifts Into Industrial Policy, Shaping Companies
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Energy Policy Shifts Into Industrial Policy, Shaping Companies

🎙️NEW PODCAST: Energy policy is increasingly industrial policy. Why? How does it impact on companies and on the energy transition? What are the opportunities and risks that arise? I was interviewed by the @EYnews Better Finance: CFO Insights podcast. Links in comments. https://t.co/BmLTovVV7F

By Jan Rosenow
Germany's Nuclear Shutdown: A Strategic Emissions Setback
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Germany's Nuclear Shutdown: A Strategic Emissions Setback

In 2023, #Germany concluded its #nuclear phase-out, permanently closing its final three #reactors. Those plants had collectively generated approximately 13% of Germany’s power. The shutdown eliminated a reliable, carbon-free power source that would have helped the country achieve its emissions...

By Robert Bryce
Solar‑Battery Projects Cut Data Center Build Time to 18 Months
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Solar‑Battery Projects Cut Data Center Build Time to 18 Months

So many Solar/Battery projects have been in the queue for years and can get data centers online in 18+ months instead of 5 years.

By Jigar Shah
New Playbook Guides States Balancing Growth, Modernization, Affordability
SocialFeb 26, 2026

New Playbook Guides States Balancing Growth, Modernization, Affordability

A new whitepaper from @DeployAction focuses on a critical "trilemma" for state policymakers: managing load growth, modernizing the generation fleet, and protecting energy affordability for families. We should get more our of what we have already paid for. This new playbook...

By Jigar Shah
Russian Oil Exports Up 6% Since Pre‑War
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Russian Oil Exports Up 6% Since Pre‑War

Is Russia exporting more oil now that it was before the Russo-Ukrainian war? Contrary to Western propaganda, the answer is YES. Russian crude export volumes are 6% above ‌pre-invasion levels. SANCTIONS = NEVER WORK. https://t.co/pElmHdXmbQ

By Steve Hanke
Wind Tops Fossils, Powers Majority in Four States
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Wind Tops Fossils, Powers Majority in Four States

In 2025, wind was the largest source of electricity, beating out fossils, in 4 states (SD, IA, KS, NM) Wind supplied 10.7% of all U.S. grid+Behind-the-Meter demand 4 states met 67-87.4% & 7 states met 40-87.4% of demand with wind https://t.co/nnjeXX6u8n https://t.co/KP3uii4BqI https://t.co/KuQDJr0EW3

By Mark Z. Jacobson
California Leads with Smallest Electricity Price Rise
SocialFeb 26, 2026

California Leads with Smallest Electricity Price Rise

US state rank of % change in res electricity price 2024 to 2025 US avg price: 17.3 c/kWh & increase: 5% (0.83 c/kWh) 3 states (NV, HI, NC) had price decreases CA had lowest % price increase (1.8%) and lower absolute inc (0.58...

By Mark Z. Jacobson