https://www.forbes.com/energy/en-usForbes - EnergyCopyright 2022 Forbes Media LLC https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/07/13/teslas-long-time-partner-panasonic-building-4-billion-ev-battery-plant-in-kansas/ The massive plant will employ up to 4,000 people near Kansas City when it opens supply battery cells for the auto industry’s fast-moving shift to electric cars and trucks. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/ content_62cf4fdba7db8e0001b71641 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 19:24:27 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:42-04:00 The massive plant will employ up to 4,000 people near Kansas City when it opens supply battery cells for the auto industry’s fast-moving shift to electric cars and trucks. Transportation /transportation Business /business Transportation /transportation Energy /energy Manufacturing /manufacturing Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability Breaking breaking-news Editors' Pick editors-pick Business autos https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2022/07/13/texas-gov-greg-abbott-gets-his-own-grid-related-i-did-that-meme/ As Texas grid managers at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) were forced to issue their second conservation warning in three days due to marginal available generating capacity on Wednesday, a new “I did that” meme began circulating on Twitter and other social media platforms. David Blackmon, Senior Contributor David Blackmon, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/ content_62ced2d3d1da530001e0581b Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:58:02 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:46-04:00 As Texas grid managers at the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) were forced to issue their second conservation warning in three days due to marginal available generating capacity on Wednesday, a new “I did that” meme began circulating on Twitter and other social media platforms. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/llewellynking/2022/07/13/what-innovation-means-to-a-gt-co-op-spread-across-four-states/ I was intrigued to learn that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., based in a Denver suburb, has hired a chief energy innovations officer. Llewellyn King, Contributor Llewellyn King, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/llewellynking/ content_62ced15b09feb30001ef4ac2 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:29:16 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:47-04:00 I was intrigued to learn that Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., based in a Denver suburb, has hired a chief energy innovations officer. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/13/dow-falls-300-points-after-ugly-inflation-report-adds-to-recession-fears/ Markets took a hit after yet another red-hot inflation report showed consumer prices surging to new 40-year highs. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62cec9f95825710001687c1d Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:40:36 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:45-04:00 Markets took a hit after yet another red-hot inflation report showed consumer prices surging to new 40-year highs. Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets Business /business Energy /energy Food & Drink /food-drink Policy /policy Retail /retail Banking & Insurance /banking-insurance ETFs & Mutual Funds /etfs-mutual-funds Hedge Funds & Private Equity /hedge-funds-private-equity Investing /investing Personal Finance /personal-finance Retirement /retirement Wealth Management /wealth-management Breaking breaking-news News news Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2022/07/13/despite-their-thirst-for-oil-china-and-india-will-never-depend-on-russia/ The Europeans are shunning Russian oil and gas — commodities that China and India can now get at a discounted rate. But that cannot keep Russia viable. Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/ content_62cca4ccdbb40c00010c7d57 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0400 2022-07-13T10:01:49-04:00 The Europeans are shunning Russian oil and gas — commodities that China and India can now get at a discounted rate. But that cannot keep Russia viable. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenroberts/2022/07/13/as-biden-prepares-saudi-trip-its-oil-imports-dwindle-to-8-this-year/ The United States imported 22% of its oil from Saudi Arabia as recently as 2014, a percentage that has dropped to 8% this year, according to my analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. Ken Roberts, Contributor Ken Roberts, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kenroberts/ content_62cdd3e6dbb40c0001099cfa Wed, 13 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2022-07-14T04:07:46-04:00 The United States imported 22% of its oil from Saudi Arabia as recently as 2014, a percentage that has dropped to 8% this year, according to my analysis of the latest U.S. Census Bureau data. Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Energy /energy Business washington https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/12/wall-street-firms-slash-sp-500-price-targets-as-concerned-analysts-warn-of-earnings-slowdown/ Corporate earnings kick off this week and are “under pressure” as recession fears escalate, analysts warn. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62cda8cc5825710001041803 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 13:08:27 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:41-04:00 Corporate earnings kick off this week and are “under pressure” as recession fears escalate, analysts warn. Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets Business /business Energy /energy Policy /policy Retail /retail Banking & Insurance /banking-insurance ETFs & Mutual Funds /etfs-mutual-funds Hedge Funds & Private Equity /hedge-funds-private-equity Investing /investing Personal Finance /personal-finance Retirement /retirement Wealth Management /wealth-management Breaking breaking-news News news Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/07/12/vw-and-audi-to-recycle-ev-batteries-through-tesla-cofounders-company/ The deal will see more than 1,000 VW and Audi dealerships in the U.S. sending batteries to JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials for recycling. Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff Alan Ohnsman, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/ content_62cc9d76a7db8e0001d299d0 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:34-04:00 The deal will see more than 1,000 VW and Audi dealerships in the U.S. sending batteries to JB Straubel’s Redwood Materials for recycling. Transportation /transportation Business /business Transportation /transportation Energy /energy Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability Editors' Pick editors-pick Business autos https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2022/07/12/a-texas-natural-gas-pipeline-highlights-americas-energy-conundrum/ Opposition to a proposed new Texas natural gas pipeline raises new questions about America's reliability as a supply source for Europe's needs for liquefied natural gas. David Blackmon, Senior Contributor David Blackmon, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/ content_62cd414b09feb300015efe42 Tue, 12 Jul 2022 07:41:47 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:46-04:00 Opposition to a proposed new Texas natural gas pipeline raises new questions about America's reliability as a supply source for Europe's needs for liquefied natural gas. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveforbes/2022/07/12/ruled-like-joe-biden-steve-forbes-eviscerates-boris-johnsons-failed-leadership/ Here’s how Britain’s beleaguered Conservative government can save itself—and, by example, perhaps the world. Steve Forbes, Forbes Staff Steve Forbes, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveforbes/ content_62cc6d15dbb40c0001d3bfdb Tue, 12 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2022-07-13T05:03:44-04:00 Here’s how Britain’s beleaguered Conservative government can save itself—and, by example, perhaps the world. Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Energy /energy Money /money Markets /markets Business policy https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/11/is-warren-buffetts-favorite-stock-overbought-occidental-petroleum-gets-downgrade-from-analysts/ Some analysts believe Occidental Petroleum shares don’t have much room left to run after a massive rally this year. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62cc7a585825710001993f1a Mon, 11 Jul 2022 15:41:49 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:47-04:00 Some analysts believe Occidental Petroleum shares don’t have much room left to run after a massive rally this year. Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets Business /business Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Energy /energy Policy /policy Banking & Insurance /banking-insurance ETFs & Mutual Funds /etfs-mutual-funds Investing /investing Hedge Funds & Private Equity /hedge-funds-private-equity Personal Finance /personal-finance Retirement /retirement Wealth Management /wealth-management Breaking breaking-news News news Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/2022/07/11/fuel-ev-prices-headed-in-opposite-directions/ Historically high gas prices sparked consumer interest in electric vehicles but even though the price at the pump is slowly receding the cost for both new and used EVs continues to rise. Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor Ed Garsten, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/edgarsten/ content_62cc4865582571000184dbaf Mon, 11 Jul 2022 12:19:10 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:43-04:00 Historically high gas prices sparked consumer interest in electric vehicles but even though the price at the pump is slowly receding the cost for both new and used EVs continues to rise. Transportation /transportation Business /business Transportation /transportation Energy /energy Innovation /innovation Sustainability /sustainability Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/11/dow-drops-nearly-200-points-as-investors-brace-for-shaky-earnings-season-looming-inflation-report/ Investors are expecting another red-hot inflation reading this week. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62cc265231d55100014ec8e4 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 09:38:40 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:43-04:00 Investors are expecting another red-hot inflation reading this week. Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets Business /business Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Energy /energy Food & Drink /food-drink Policy /policy Retail /retail Innovation /innovation Social Media /social-media Investing /investing Hedge Funds & Private Equity /hedge-funds-private-equity ETFs & Mutual Funds /etfs-mutual-funds Banking & Insurance /banking-insurance Personal Finance /personal-finance Retirement /retirement Wealth Management /wealth-management Breaking breaking-news News news Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2022/07/11/high-energy-prices-and-supply-shortages-are-reason-to-lift-solar-panel-tariffs/ It is taking months, if not longer, to get energy supplies, jeopardizing decarbonization efforts. That's why lifting the solar tariffs is an imperative. Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor Ken Silverstein, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/ content_62c71d9716242400014073c1 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:45:00 -0400 2022-07-12T03:33:44-04:00 It is taking months, if not longer, to get energy supplies, jeopardizing decarbonization efforts. That's why lifting the solar tariffs is an imperative. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/2022/07/10/rising-social-unrest-over-energy-food-shortages-threatens-global-stability/ 2022 is seeing the convergence of a series of factors that are threatening to disrupt global stability. One factor has been the habit of some governments of prioritizing the meeting of climate and ESG targets over their citizens warm and fed. David Blackmon, Senior Contributor David Blackmon, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidblackmon/ content_62cad923dbb40c00019a789b Sun, 10 Jul 2022 13:21:37 -0400 2022-07-11T04:15:57-04:00 2022 is seeing the convergence of a series of factors that are threatening to disrupt global stability. One factor has been the habit of some governments of prioritizing the meeting of climate and ESG targets over their citizens warm and fed. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/alanohnsman/2022/07/09/wind-and-solar-production-grow-as-ai-fights-wildfires-and-tesla-stares-down-its-chinese-rivals/ This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Alex Knapp, Forbes Staff Alex Knapp, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/ content_62c8a7d6f4025500010709bf Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2022-07-09T08:00:00-04:00 This week’s Current Climate, which every Saturday brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability. Transportation /transportation Business /business Transportation /transportation Innovation /innovation Science /science Energy /energy Sustainability /sustainability Editors' Pick editors-pick Business autos https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/08/stocks-fall-after-us-economy-adds-back-372000-jobs-in-june/ The market has moved into a “good news is bad news phase,” experts say. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62c8319c2ae85b000101b74a Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:35:41 -0400 2022-07-08T16:40:03-04:00 The market has moved into a “good news is bad news phase,” experts say. Markets /markets Money /money Markets /markets Business /business Energy /energy Billionaires /worlds-billionaires Food & Drink /food-drink Retail /retail Policy /policy Innovation /innovation Social Media /social-media Wealth Management /wealth-management Personal Finance /personal-finance Retirement /retirement Investing /investing Hedge Funds & Private Equity /hedge-funds-private-equity ETFs & Mutual Funds /etfs-mutual-funds Banking & Insurance /banking-insurance Breaking breaking-news News news Business Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2022/07/08/to-cap-or-not-to-cap-g7s-overambitious-plan-to-punish-russian-oil-and-alter-the-future-of-oil-markets/ Leaders of the G7 agreed to explore the possibility of imposing a price cap on Russian oil to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues. While many view this as price control, the truth is far more complex. Ariel Cohen, Contributor Ariel Cohen, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/ content_62c7452638d8740001acc2ed Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400 2022-07-08T09:00:00-04:00 Leaders of the G7 agreed to explore the possibility of imposing a price cap on Russian oil to reduce Moscow’s energy revenues. While many view this as price control, the truth is far more complex. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/daneberhart/2022/07/08/recession-risks-to-supply-short-energy-markets-are-overstated/ Commodities have taken a pounding in recent days on growing fears of a global recession and demand destruction. Oil and natural gas are no exception. Global benchmark Brent crude is struggling to remain above $100 a barrel after reaching as high as $139 in early March. Dan Eberhart, Contributor Dan Eberhart, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/daneberhart/ content_62c8123aa2358b0001d04ab5 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:26:15 -0400 2022-07-08T07:26:15-04:00 Commodities have taken a pounding in recent days on growing fears of a global recession and demand destruction. Oil and natural gas are no exception. Global benchmark Brent crude is struggling to remain above $100 a barrel after reaching as high as $139 in early March. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveforbes/2022/07/08/why-governments-green-energy-obsession-will-finally-soon-end/ Here’s why the costly energy games of the U.S. and other countries will be coming to an end. Steve Forbes, Forbes Staff Steve Forbes, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveforbes/ content_62c7549316242400015657d1 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2022-07-08T06:00:00-04:00 Here’s why the costly energy games of the U.S. and other countries will be coming to an end. Policy /policy Business /business Policy /policy Energy /energy Innovation /innovation Science /science Business policy https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianpalmer/2022/07/08/energy-inflation-energy-security-and-when-fossil-fuel-is-not-coming-to-a-dead-end/ Shortages of energy and rises in prices of gasoline, natural gas, and electricity are forcing policymakers to reevaluate the tradeoff between fossil fuels emissions and the need for energy security. Ian Palmer, Contributor Ian Palmer, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/ianpalmer/ content_62c7aaa8a2358b0001c08d81 Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:24:14 -0400 2022-07-08T00:24:14-04:00 Shortages of energy and rises in prices of gasoline, natural gas, and electricity are forcing policymakers to reevaluate the tradeoff between fossil fuels emissions and the need for energy security. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy https://www.forbes.com/sites/roellandingin/2022/07/07/young-philippine-executive-aims-to-sharply-raise-solar-power-use/ Solar Philippines’ Leandro Leviste quit Yale to come home and start what is becoming one of the largest solar power companies in the Philippines. Roel Landingin, Contributor Roel Landingin, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/roellandingin/ content_62c4f838f15dd800011a43f5 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:00:00 -0400 2022-07-07T21:00:00-04:00 Solar Philippines’ Leandro Leviste quit Yale to come home and start what is becoming one of the largest solar power companies in the Philippines. Asia /asia Asia /asia Energy /energy Forbes Asia /forbesasia Sustainability /sustainability Editors' Pick editors-pick No Paywall no-paywall https://www.forbes.com/sites/woodmackenzie/2022/07/07/what-a-republican-mid-term-victory-could-mean-for-us-energy-and-climate-policy/ Current polls suggest that the Republican Party has an opportunity to retake control of the US Congress in the November 2022 mid-term elections. David Brown at Wood Mackenzie looks at what a Republican victory could mean for energy and climate policy in the US. Wood Mackenzie, Contributor Wood Mackenzie, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/woodmackenzie/people/woodmackenzie/ content_62c709b51dd5cb00019b3f53 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:40:59 -0400 2022-07-08T03:34:20-04:00 Current polls suggest that the Republican Party has an opportunity to retake control of the US Congress in the November 2022 mid-term elections. David Brown at Wood Mackenzie looks at what a Republican victory could mean for energy and climate policy in the US. Energy /energy Business /business Energy /energy Business https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehuggins/2022/07/07/congress-only-phd-physicist-talks-energy-policy-and-why-it-made-sense-for-the-obama-administration-to-bet-on-elon-musk-and-tesla/ “One of the reasons I feel occasionally useful in Congress is actually having some background in business and technology, I have some idea of where the puck is going,’’ Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) told Forbes. Katherine Huggins, Contributor Katherine Huggins, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/katherinehuggins/ content_62c5f81a1dd5cb0001492444 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:29:43 -0400 2022-07-08T03:34:09-04:00 “One of the reasons I feel occasionally useful in Congress is actually having some background in business and technology, I have some idea of where the puck is going,’’ Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) told Forbes. Money /money Money /money Taxes /taxes Business /business Energy /energy Innovation /innovation Science /science Editors' Pick editors-pick https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/2022/07/07/dow-jumps-200-points-as-stocks-aim-for-rare-winning-week/ Stocks are rallying despite ongoing recession fears. Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff Sergei Klebnikov, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/sergeiklebnikov/ content_62c6e74ccf45510001ae4637 Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:07:52 -0400 2022-07-08T03:34:14-04:00 Stocks are rallying despite ongoing recession fears. 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