Industry Social Media and Updates

US BESS Poised for Multi‑year Growth in FEOC Era
SocialMar 13, 2026

US BESS Poised for Multi‑year Growth in FEOC Era

US BESS industry is ‘primed for years of growth’: Enertis Applus+ on financing storage in the FEOC era #energysky -- via Energy Storage News: https://t.co/k8CwkaSf5g

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Pentagon Blindsided by Iran's Strait Closure, Planning Oversight
SocialMar 13, 2026

Pentagon Blindsided by Iran's Strait Closure, Planning Oversight

The stories that the admin/pentagon was blind sided by Iran closing the strait is the most outrageous oversight I have ever seen in war planning if true.

By Tyler Rogoway
Regime Change Impossible; Short‑Term Pain Required for Strategy
SocialMar 13, 2026

Regime Change Impossible; Short‑Term Pain Required for Strategy

A discussion with @CondoleezzaRice — she visited the White house a week ago. Very helpful as she makes it clear that regime change is not only not the goal, but not even feasible, pointing out that autocratic regimes are...

By Axel Merk
Netanyahu's Long‑standing Claim: Iran Days From Bomb
SocialMar 13, 2026

Netanyahu's Long‑standing Claim: Iran Days From Bomb

Here’s decades of Netanyahu saying Iran is days away from making a nuclear bomb. https://t.co/i5X0wYscGm

By Mark Greene
AI Drives VPP Unlocking Through Advanced Energy Management
SocialMar 13, 2026

AI Drives VPP Unlocking Through Advanced Energy Management

AI energy management system to unlock VPP potential #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/nZyuczQc8J

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Trump Admin Weaponizes Forced‑labor Claims to End Tariffs
SocialMar 13, 2026

Trump Admin Weaponizes Forced‑labor Claims to End Tariffs

Trump admin picks another fight: “forced-labor” accusations as means to a tariff end. ❌ Section 301 permits the U.S. to impose tariffs on countries found to have engaged in unfair trade practices without congressional authorization. https://t.co/4pSaGKCo2K

By Samantha LaDuc
Fox News Correspondent Highlights Press Corps Protest, Journalist Safety
SocialMar 13, 2026

Fox News Correspondent Highlights Press Corps Protest, Journalist Safety

In remarks accepting the RTDNA First Amendment Award tonight, Fox News nat-sec correspondent @JenGriffinFNC spoke about the Pentagon press corps walking out in protest, the importance of Voice of America, and the safety risks for journalists — including fallen colleagues....

By Scott Nover
Generals Stuck in Past, Ignore Emerging Drone Threats
SocialMar 13, 2026

Generals Stuck in Past, Ignore Emerging Drone Threats

He learned little/nothing from the drone warfare between Russia and Ukraine. Or the Houthis in the Red Sea. Or Hamas in Gaza against Israel. They ignored the Ukrainians when they said they have a defensive option against drones. Generals always prepare for the last...

By Jim Bianco
Trump's Cuba Plan Would Turn US Into Island Patron
SocialMar 13, 2026

Trump's Cuba Plan Would Turn US Into Island Patron

Trump’s Plan for #Cuba Would Make the US the Island’s Patron My story tonight https://t.co/XiwNVUwIPt

By Eric Martin
Bowen Permits Dirty Fuel to Ease Bowser Shortages
SocialMar 13, 2026

Bowen Permits Dirty Fuel to Ease Bowser Shortages

Bowen allows dirty fuel into market to address petrol bowser shortfalls and amid fears of record high prices #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/J2zwGH51dx https://t.co/TgIf2O3pCR

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Universal Extends VOD Window, Aiming 60 Days by 2028
SocialMar 13, 2026

Universal Extends VOD Window, Aiming 60 Days by 2028

"3 Steps. Today, Universal led the way on the first one… no more VOD window under 30 days…. then 45 days. Hopefully by 2028, that will be 60 days and we can stop fighting over the issue." THB #811:...

By David Poland
Energy Expert Blames India for Hormuz Closure
SocialMar 13, 2026

Energy Expert Blames India for Hormuz Closure

Energy Expert Anas Alhajji Reveals Truth Of Hormuz Closure, Says 'India ... https://t.co/dGuOAIsElS via @YouTube

By Anas Alhajji
Heat Therapy Triggers Heart‑Protective Cellular Repair Proteins
SocialMar 13, 2026

Heat Therapy Triggers Heart‑Protective Cellular Repair Proteins

Heat therapy activates proteins that repair cells and protect the heart [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TRSXny Podcast #PrimaryCare

By Kevin Pho, MD (KevinMD)
Metrics Miss the Point: 9 Laws of Care Quality
SocialMar 13, 2026

Metrics Miss the Point: 9 Laws of Care Quality

The 9 laws of health care quality: Why metrics miss the point http://dlvr.it/TRSXmd Physician #Psychiatry

By Kevin Pho, MD (KevinMD)
Court Prioritizes Press Access Over Pentagon's Security Claims
SocialMar 13, 2026

Court Prioritizes Press Access Over Pentagon's Security Claims

This is the right kicker. I was in the courtroom Friday. There was no good argument it’s a national security threat. And then Defense Dept argument it’s an especially sensitive time went nowhere with the Court who flipped it around...

By Jason Kint
Cygnus NG-23 Unberthed by Canadarm‑2 at 1106 UTC March 12
SocialMar 13, 2026

Cygnus NG-23 Unberthed by Canadarm‑2 at 1106 UTC March 12

The Cygnus NG-23 cargo ship was released into orbit by Canadarm-2 at 1106 UTC Mar 12; it has been at ISS since Dec 1. [I don't have the unberthing time, anyone have it?]

By Jonathan McDowell
EU Pushes Made‑in‑EU Rules for Solar Components
SocialMar 13, 2026

EU Pushes Made‑in‑EU Rules for Solar Components

European Commission proposes Made in EU requirements for solar inverters, cells  #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/CAGyCQpocQ

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
US Grants 30-Day Waiver for Global Russian Oil Purchases
SocialMar 13, 2026

US Grants 30-Day Waiver for Global Russian Oil Purchases

US issues 30-day waiver -- to all countries -- to buy Russian oil that was already on tankers as of March 12. https://t.co/Qrk6IGKEwh

By Vandana Hari
2026 Ram 1500 Marries Tech, Comfort with Classic Utility
SocialMar 13, 2026

2026 Ram 1500 Marries Tech, Comfort with Classic Utility

The Ram 1500 has a long history as a utility truck, but recent generations have emphasized both tech and comfort. Here's my experience after a week behind the wheel of the 2026 Ram 1500 Big Horn Crew Cab... https://t.co/cYl9Jz0NAR #trucks #ram1500...

By Dave Taylor
Washington Post Confronts Bezos over Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary Deal
SocialMar 13, 2026

Washington Post Confronts Bezos over Amazon’s ‘Melania’ Documentary Deal

WaPo staffers pressed Jeff Bezos about Amazon picking up the “Melania” documentary at an off the record meeting hosted at the billionaire’s DC residence. All the details from inside the meeting via @nataliekorach in @get_status: https://www.status.news/p/jeff-bezos-washington-post-meeting-layoffs-melania

By Oliver Darcy
Double Standard: Journalists Scolded, Business Manipulates Freely
SocialMar 13, 2026

Double Standard: Journalists Scolded, Business Manipulates Freely

the idea that journalists hold themselves to a moral standard and therefore should be constantly maligned for trying while everyone in business should just talk their book and manipulate the public is just so bankrupt.

By Eric Newcomer
US Ignores Hormuz Closure Risk Amid Iran Bombings
SocialMar 13, 2026

US Ignores Hormuz Closure Risk Amid Iran Bombings

How does the US not plan on the closing of the Strait of Hormuz when it executes a multi-week bombing campaign against Iran. https://t.co/PD1g7fvdte

By Sal Mercogliano
Track Upkeep Costs $60k per Mile, Hinting Massive Build Expense
SocialMar 13, 2026

Track Upkeep Costs $60k per Mile, Hinting Massive Build Expense

Union Pacific spends ~$2 billion annually on track maintenance, which works out to about $60,000 per mile. If that's just the maintenance cost, imagine what it suggests the cost would be to build another from scratch.

By Lawrence Hamtil
Coal Mine Threatening Koalas Gets Clearance Amid Renewable Stagnation
SocialMar 13, 2026

Coal Mine Threatening Koalas Gets Clearance Amid Renewable Stagnation

Methane-leaking, koala-threatening coal mine gets all-clear in state where renewables projects are in limbo #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/W2m9PXwwuO https://t.co/idcip5eygl

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
White House Flips: War to Keep Hormuz Open
SocialMar 13, 2026

White House Flips: War to Keep Hormuz Open

I kid you not... The same White House that forgot that didn't realize that Iran might close the Strait of Hormuz, is now arguing (through Ron Vara) that the war is a good idea because it'll prevent Iran from closing...

By Justin Wolfers
Cearvol Wave Lite: Stylish, Functional, Yet Quirky
SocialMar 13, 2026

Cearvol Wave Lite: Stylish, Functional, Yet Quirky

In my quest for a great over-the-counter hearing aid, this time I checked out the Cearvol Wave Lite OTC Hearing Aids Earbuds. Very nice design and good functionality, but a few quirks, as I explain... https://t.co/LN8dPaWmTO #hearingaids #audiology #hearing @cearvolhearing...

By Dave Taylor
Ukraine War Reveals Future Drone‑Fiber Battlefield
SocialMar 13, 2026

Ukraine War Reveals Future Drone‑Fiber Battlefield

Ukraine war is a glimpse into the future of warfare and everyone should be paying attention Photo of the year candidate here. (Jamming means drones increasingly use fiber optic wire, leaving frontline towns enveloped in a web of fiber)

By Brad Hargreaves
Missile Destruction Won’t End Iran’s Strategic Threat
SocialMar 13, 2026

Missile Destruction Won’t End Iran’s Strategic Threat

12 days into Trump’s war and we get an objective. Also - “destroying Iran’s missiles”isn’t going to solve anything when they still have: -drones -control over the strait -nuclear fuel -khamenei leader (just more hardline)

By Joseph G. Allen
Gasoline Dip Masks Rising Electricity and Natural Gas Costs
SocialMar 13, 2026

Gasoline Dip Masks Rising Electricity and Natural Gas Costs

Energy Inflation for Americans. Dropping gasoline prices since mid-2022 papered over big price increases in electricity and natural gas. But that’s now over https://t.co/KjuZv4jN7V https://t.co/8HsWsulfsD

By Wolf Richter
Anchors' Redundant Phrases and Graphic Misreads Reveal Sloppiness
SocialMar 13, 2026

Anchors' Redundant Phrases and Graphic Misreads Reveal Sloppiness

Add “talk to me about” … Also, how many times have you seen anchors totally misread a graphic on the screen next to their head?

By Ted Hearn
Midstream MLPs Gain Double Tailwind From Falling Rates
SocialMar 13, 2026

Midstream MLPs Gain Double Tailwind From Falling Rates

Midstream MLPs are the toll roads of energy — they get paid regardless of commodity prices. Now with rates falling, yield spreads are widening and borrowing costs are dropping. Double tailwind. @InfraCap @JDHatfield_ICAP break it down 👇 https://t.co/VsVjJ2Qwhm

By Michael A. Gayed, CFA (Lead-Lag Report)
Heliup Secures €16M to Boost Lightweight Solar Panels
SocialMar 13, 2026

Heliup Secures €16M to Boost Lightweight Solar Panels

Heliup raises €16 million to scale lightweight solar panel production #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/27lwjReKMC

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
Iran Conflict Could Actually Push Oil Prices Down
SocialMar 13, 2026

Iran Conflict Could Actually Push Oil Prices Down

The war in Iran will lower energy prices By Peter Navarro "Roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil trade transits the Persian Gulf, much of it through the narrow Strait of Hormuz. When markets price crude oil, they must account for...

By Nick Timiraos
AI Gains Arms and Hands in Smart Factories
SocialMar 13, 2026

AI Gains Arms and Hands in Smart Factories

Delivering the opening keynote for the Association for Manufacturing Technology. Great connecting with @Bill AI is about to get arms and hands — connecting with robotics, IoT, APIs, and 3D manufacturing. Factories are entering a fascinating new chapter. #Manufacturing #AI #Robotics #Industry40 #Innovation

By Kaihan Krippendorff
Iran's Gains Spark Higher Oil, Global Economic Risks
SocialMar 13, 2026

Iran's Gains Spark Higher Oil, Global Economic Risks

Iran Is Winning, Which Is Dangerous 💫Odd Man Out 💫Confirmed Bear 💫Higher Oil, Higher Dollar 💫Higher Oil, Higher Yields 💫Higher Oil, Higher USDJPY 💫Higher Oil, Higher Inflation Expectations 💫Higher Oil, Lower AI Investment 💫Higher Oil, Lower Markets https://t.co/WEe7RNmgRh

By Samantha LaDuc
Australia’s Energy Superpower Still Relies on Imported Fossil Fuels
SocialMar 13, 2026

Australia’s Energy Superpower Still Relies on Imported Fossil Fuels

Why does an energy superpower like Australia still depend on global fossil fuels? #energysky -- via Renew Economy: https://t.co/0HGmHA1yBm https://t.co/XtOt5TzvF3

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
2‑Year Treasury Yields Spike to Highest Since August 2025
SocialMar 13, 2026

2‑Year Treasury Yields Spike to Highest Since August 2025

Yields on the 2-year Treasury note posted their largest daily increase since May 2, 2025 (the day of a surprisingly strong payroll report), and closed at their highest level since Aug. 21, 2025, the day before Powell signaled a likely...

By Nick Timiraos
Hegseth’s “Lethality” Comment Actually Meant Plane Collisions
SocialMar 13, 2026

Hegseth’s “Lethality” Comment Actually Meant Plane Collisions

Who knew that when Hegseth was talking about lethality he meant our planes crashing into each other?

By Dean Baker
Michael Jordan Revives NASCAR Like He Did NBA
SocialMar 13, 2026

Michael Jordan Revives NASCAR Like He Did NBA

The Varsity * NFL media rights update. * That time the NCAA was about to expand to 96 teams. * Fallout from a Disney antitrust lawsuit. Plus, during the ’90s, Michael Jordan helped the NBA ascend to new heights of global popularity and profitability....

By John Ourand
Korea Zinc Partners US Tech to Recycle Data‑center Rare Earths
SocialMar 13, 2026

Korea Zinc Partners US Tech to Recycle Data‑center Rare Earths

Korea Zinc in talks with US tech firms to extract rare earths from data center waste https://t.co/7xDhXEeStL

By Ernest Scheyder
Race Delayed: IRacing Update Stalls Thursday Night Blunder Post Postponed
SocialMar 13, 2026

Race Delayed: IRacing Update Stalls Thursday Night Blunder Post Postponed

I has sad. Supposed to be racing DWR Thursday Night Blunder on iracing. Logged in an hour ago. Still updating.

By Michael Rennick
Government Retracts Claim, Says Credential Standards Are Objective
SocialMar 12, 2026

Government Retracts Claim, Says Credential Standards Are Objective

Wow. The government corrects a statement its lawyer said in court, that the credential policy is “more subjective.” It amends to say that the standards are objective.

By Scott Nover
California's “Prohousing” Label Ignores Actual Building Results
SocialMar 12, 2026

California's “Prohousing” Label Ignores Actual Building Results

The trouble with California's prohousing designation is that it only recognizes policies adopted—and not the outcome of interest, which is more housing getting permitted and built. Too many "prohousing" cities aren't really doing much to build housing. https://t.co/tjn6bDrDRd

By Nolan Gray
US Navy to Escort Ships Once Strait Cleared
SocialMar 12, 2026

US Navy to Escort Ships Once Strait Cleared

Yes, I think the message is now loud and clear. The US Navy will escort vessels through the Strait as soon as the Strait is safe for navigation. 😅😅😅

By Vandana Hari
Oil Shock Upends Markets; Fed Cut No Longer Expected
SocialMar 12, 2026

Oil Shock Upends Markets; Fed Cut No Longer Expected

There is probably no single individual asset as widely-consequential to global markets than oil. The financial system’s simply not built to adjust smoothly to extreme swings in oil, let alone in the face of third-biggest quarterly jump in 40 years. Global...

By David Ingles
Grateful for Nier: Automata Inspiration, yet Question Its Lessons
SocialMar 12, 2026

Grateful for Nier: Automata Inspiration, yet Question Its Lessons

"I’m extremely grateful that you say your work was inspired by NieR: Automata. At the same time, a large part of Automata’s success was due to luck, so… I do wonder what exactly there is to learn from it." Never change...

By Ethan Gach
US Licenses Russian Oil Sales Amid Iran War Profits
SocialMar 12, 2026

US Licenses Russian Oil Sales Amid Iran War Profits

NEW: US Treasury issued a general license for the delivery and sale of Russian oil loaded on vessels as of March 12. Moscow continues to be the single largest beneficiary of the Iran War. https://t.co/oVlT1gzuuN

By Rory Johnston
AI Context Layer Unlocks Real‑Time eCommerce Potential
SocialMar 12, 2026

AI Context Layer Unlocks Real‑Time eCommerce Potential

What is the AI "Context Layer" and why does it matter? Let me show you a realtime example. If you are experiencing limitations in how AI is able to impact your eCommerce business specifically check this out. https://t.co/G0Vvc8h08y

By Taylor Holiday
Spotting Fake Trademark Renewal Scams Before It’s Too Late
SocialMar 12, 2026

Spotting Fake Trademark Renewal Scams Before It’s Too Late

Time to renew your trademark before it's too late?! Slow down and check that the trademark renewal isn't a scam. Here's what I received a few days ago, and how I figured out it wasn't legit: https://t.co/HDUOjUwayt #scams #spam #trademark...

By Dave Taylor