Weekly Newsletter
Friday, September 4, 2026
Features of the week
News
DOE Backs a Faster Future for America’s Hydropower Industry
New research projects aim to make the complex licensing process quicker, less costly, and easier to manage while supporting the long-term operation of hydropower facilitiesWashington, D.C., 1 September 2026 – Hydropower has been an important part of the US...
Clean Energy
Woodside Resets Energy Strategy as Clean Energy Plans Take a Back Seat
Australia’s major energy producer is ending its long-term clean energy investment target while placing greater focus on its core oil and gas operations
Perth, Australia, 25 August 2026 – Woodside Energy is changing the direction of its energy strategy, moving...
News
California Power Hour Plan Puts Free Electricity in Focus
Proposal aims to help eligible households cut energy bills by offering up to two hours of free electricity during peak solar generation
Sacramento, California, August 18, 2026 – A proposal to give qualifying California households up to two hours of...
Automotive
Niterra Puts the Brakes on U.S. Auto Components Business
Japanese manufacturer exits Wells automotive operation as it refocuses on mobility, semiconductors, environmental solutions, and energy technologies
Nagoya, Japan, 11 August 2026 – Niterra Co., Ltd., the Japanese manufacturer formerly known as NGK Spark Plug, is making a significant change...
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Energy Consulting
We are braver than we feel: a time in need of courageous leaders
Courage the Cowardly Dog was a surreal series about a pink dog named Courage who lived in a state of near-constant fear, whether the danger was real or imagined. In each episode some supernatural, alien, or threat descended on...
Energy Consulting
Workplace Sustainability: from reporting compliance to enhanced workplace experience
How does the physical workplace influence climate action? It's a question worth asking, and one I like to open with when speaking about corporate sustainability.When companies receive a mandate to execute a sustainability agenda, the conversation usually centers on...
Energy Consulting
Why Europe’s New Energy System Needs Open Standards
Europe is expanding a new energy system. Wind and solar capacity is growing faster than the fossil generation it's replacing ever did, and smart meters, batteries and flexible assets are turning what used to be a one-way grid into...
Energy Consulting
The Strategic Case for Solar is Getting Harder to Ignore
The conflict in the Middle East has reminded the world of something it keeps having to relearn. When oil and gas supply is disrupted, everyone pays. Prices surge, supply chains buckle, and governments that spent years talking about long-term...

