Utility Industry Stories We're Tracking - January 9, 2025

Welcome to the first edition of 'Utility Industry Stories We're Tracking'-- as Energy Central's Community Manager, part of my daily review of energy sector news has been to share some top stories I'm watching with the rest of the Energy Central team in our internal communication channels. Simply to make sure we saw trends as they were developing, had in mind what the industry leaders are talking about, etc. 

But starting today, I'll be sharing that same digest of information onto the pages of EnergyCentral.com! So see below for the four key themes I've identified today, and leave a note in the comments if you have thoughts on any of these or with links to anything else that's high on your radar today so I can add it to our list!

 

Theme 1: Scary stories that keep me up at night

Climate misinformation is getting a Meta boost

The Growing Push to Ban Renewable Energy in Oklahoma

 

Theme 2: The push and pull of offshore wind today

America Can Recycle 90% of Wind Turbine Mass, According to New DOE Report

New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Seeks 2nd Delay

New Global Offshore Wind Report Extends Official Outlook to 2035

Biden-Harris Administration Advances Offshore Wind Energy Leasing in Guam

 

Theme 3: Energy policy set up by the Biden Administration, will they survive under Trump?

Can Biden’s Ban On Federal Offshore Oil & Gas Drilling Withstand The Trump Administration?

Tesla's easy money from clean car credits at risk under Trump

Biden boosted investment in the electric grid. What will Trump do?

 

Theme 4: Baseload power’s resurgence  

Coal was on its way out. But surging electricity demand is keeping it alive — costing customers and the planet

Caught in a Climate Bind, New York State Is Reconsidering Nuclear Power