Solar Flare
Why Indiana’s “Net Metering” Showdown Matters

Indiana’s state legislature is considering a bill that could have broad implications for small-scale solar producers in America.

Diversifying the Portfolio
Europe Doubles LNG Imports

As Asian LNG prices drop, Europe is finding it easier to purchase more of the product and diversify its energy supply away from Russian gas.

End the Boondoggle
Biofuels Struggling Across the Atlantic, Too

Crashing oil prices and policy uncertainty have closed one of Britain’s largest biofuel facilities. It seems the boondoggle is a global phenomenon.

Gas Supplies to Eastern Ukraine
Exit Naftogaz, Enter Gazprom

Naftogaz halted gas supplies to eastern Ukraine yesterday, and Gazprom responded by announcing that it would supply the region directly.

Turning East
Russia Accelerates Its Asian Energy Pivot

Moscow is ramping up oil sales to Asia while it works on finalizing a second massive gas deal with China.

Sea Change
Costs Mount for British Offshore Production

The UK’s North Sea crude production is waning, racking up both opportunity costs and an estimated £15 billion bill for the decommissioning of offshore infrastructure.

Shale Still Hale
The Problem With Rig Counts

America’s rig count has dropped sharply in recent months, but that doesn’t mean production is set for a similar decrease.

Rail Fail
Another Train Carrying Crude Crashes

Over the weekend, a train carrying 100 cars loaded with crude derailed in remote Canadian wilderness. Mr. President, consider accidents like these as you ponder your Keystone decision.

Food of the Future
Scientists Build a Better Apple

The USDA just approved two new apple varieties that have been genetically modified to resist browning.

Going Off the Rails
Is “Busophobia” Bankrupting America’s Cities?

Buses idle while over-budget and behind-schedule rail projects proliferate. That’s a problem, but something can be done.

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