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Issues Impacting the Energy Industry: End of Days for Energy Systems (Part 2)

Like other parts of our energy infrastructure, wind turbines and solar panels don’t last forever. Within the next 15-20 years, these renewable energy projects will face a replacement and disposal challenge few are planning for.

Jan 20, 2026

Don’t Mess with My Home Appliances!

Have you heard about the “Don’t Mess with My Home Appliances Act?” It’s not just legislation with an edgy name. The bill is designed to protect your right to choose appliances that work best for your home.

Jan 07, 2026

An AI Challenge to the Midstream Sector, Part 2: Could Chip Innovations Change Energy Demand Forecasts?

Rapid advances in AI chip technology, including new wafer scale processors that greatly increase compute density, could shrink future data center footprints and reduce power demand, creating significant uncertainty for midstream companies investing in AI related energy infrastructure.

Nov 24, 2025

The AI Gold Rush Is Running Into a Pipeline Bottleneck

The frenzied build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in the U.S. is going to require gas-fired electricity everywhere, including in California and the Northeast, where existing delivery infrastructure is already running at near full capacity.

Nov 11, 2025

Logistics of Blueberry Pancakes

Today, most people go through life with little understanding of where all the conveniences of modern life come from, and they don’t care so long as it is there. We notice logistics, however, when something is no longer easily available. Then we get upset.

Oct 20, 2025

A Good News Story Not Being Told

Oct 13, 2025

An AI Challenge to the Midstream Sector

Oct 07, 2025

The Great Appliance Debate: Should Washington Decide What You Can Buy?

Mar 05, 2025

TV Dramas Love a Good Explosion — But Here’s What They Get Wrong About Pipelines

Feb 06, 2025

Evaluating “Electrify Everything” and Its Effects on Reliability, Affordability, and Sustainability

Producing and using energy isn’t a simple process. For instance, magic doesn’t charge your phone whenever you plug it into an outlet. There are lots of actions that take place to generate the electricity needed to charge your phone. When thinking about how we make and use energy, policymakers must weigh the costs and benefits across three key criteria.

Nov 25, 2024