Energy

[GreenBiz publishes a range of perspectives on the transition to a clean economy. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the position of GreenBiz.] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and ongoing disruptions to global energy markets underscore the urgency of accelerating the transition to renewable energy. Renewable power sources such as wind and

In this article GM XOM OXY DE Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A view of the Exxon Mobil refinery in Baytown, Texas. Jessica Rinaldi | Reuters Jennifer Grancio was among the leaders at Engine No. 1, the upstart investing firm focused on climate and energy transition, that bested ExxonMobil in a 2021 proxy contest upset

The United States is in a golden era for climate policy.  The policy has been a long time coming, yet came to fruition quickly, responding to the urgency of the climate crisis and the opportunity to legislate before midterms. How the policy will unfold is impossible for me to imagine. What I know: Billions of

Washington sees OPEC+’s decision to slash oil production by more than 2 million barrels a day as political interference and a “blow” against U.S. President Joe Biden, said Dan Yergin, vice chair of S&P Global. On Wednesday, the group of some of the world’s most powerful oil producers agreed to impose deep output cuts to

Ryan Panchadsaram’s career arc bends toward tackling systemic problems of increasing size, choreographing big sets of data for the public good. The industrial engineer in his 20s helped to mend a botched national system — the 2014 launch of the federal “Obamacare” signup website. The former U.S. deputy chief technology officer has since pivoted to

OPEC+’s plans to cut oil production is a “mistake,” according to U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, who said there needs to be a re-evaluation of the alliance between the group’s de-facto leader and the United States. The influential alliance of some of the world’s most powerful oil producers is reportedly considering its largest output cut since

It’s easy to feel frozen by the enormity of the climate crisis: Its global nature. Governments unwilling to act. Enormous polluters dwarfing the impact of any individual or corporate action. But what if we started to think about addressing the crisis not by looking for the silver bullet, but for many silver buckshot — a

We’re selling 100 shares of Devon Energy (DVN) at roughly $68.48 each. Following Tuesday trade, Jim’s Charitable Trust will own 500 shares of DVN, decreasing its weighting in the portfolio to 1.24% from 1.48%. We’re making our second small trim — this time in Devon Energy — into Tuesday’s rally as we slowly begin the process of

After ushering in an inspired new era for the city of Oakland, California’s transportation policies, outgoing Mayor Libby Schaaf has some advice for how cities can be more innovative and entrepreneurial. “Don’t freak out, listen and experiment,” she suggested to city leaders and policymakers in front of an audience of mobility entrepreneurs at the Micromobility

The Club’s oil stocks surged Monday on the back of rising crude oil prices, fueled by reports that OPEC and its oil-producing allies are considering cutting production by more than 1 million barrels a day in November. The rally prompted the Club to trim some of our energy exposure and reinvest. The move by the

Reprinted from GreenBuzz, a free weekly newsletter. Subscribe here. So, you want your company to be seen as sustainable? Great! You’re part of a growing movement. Appearing to be sustainable has become a priority inside many of the world’s largest companies. And companies that get really good at appearing sustainable are commonly referred to as

An influential alliance of some of the world’s most powerful oil producers is reportedly considering their largest output cut since the start of the coronavirus pandemic this week, a historic move that energy analysts say could push oil prices back toward triple digits. OPEC and non-OPEC producers, a group often referred to as OPEC+, will

The financial benefits of corporate climate action are 15 times higher than the risks inherent in not transitioning business practices in readiness for a low carbon future, an analysis of disclosures from the world’s largest companies has found. A questionnaire sent by non-profit CDP to 80 percent of companies listed on the S&P 500 index

Last year, from summer into fall, much of Europe experienced what’s known as a “wind drought.” Wind speeds in many places slowed about 15 percent below the annual average, and in other places, the drop was even more pronounced. It was one of the least windy periods in the United Kingdom in the past 60

Each quarter Wood Mackenzie and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) gather data on U.S. energy storage deployments, prices, policies, regulations, and business models. We compile this information to create the most comprehensive, timely analysis of energy storage in the U.S. Let’s take a look at some of the highlights from the latest report. The

[GreenBiz publishes a range of perspectives on the transition to a clean economy. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the position of GreenBiz.] What would billions of dollars of additional climate finance from corporations mean for the world’s forests? It would mean protecting and enhancing biodiversity. It would mean supporting the

This week’s run time is 30:06. IN REVIEW (4:45) FEATURES Where ESG investing and equity meet (21:00) Highlights from this week’s Q&A with NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson. For consideration: the role of a new fund designed to provide exposure to American companies that fit the NAACP’s vision of good corporate citizens. *Music in

Capturing carbon from the atmosphere is quickly becoming a popular venture. The sector skyrocketed in 2022 as the top emerging segment of climate tech funding, and the Inflation Reduction Act passed earlier this year increased the financial compensation for every ton of carbon captured in the U.S. But Icelandic company Carbfix has been capturing and