Clean Energy, Exxon Mobil, and More | Watt’s New? [Video]

Dive into the pulse of the energy and utilities sector with Jonathan Goldstein and Melissa Essler in the latest episode of “Watt’s New?” This week, we’re tackling big moves and revolutionary challenges across the energy landscape. From the significant uptick in clean energy limiting global emissions to Exxon Mobil’s strategic expansions and the EPA’s pivotal decisions, we’re covering the ground that matters.

5. Clean Energy’s Triumph: Discover how a surge in clean energy technologies like solar PV, wind, nuclear power, and electric vehicles played a pivotal role in limiting the rise in global CO2 emissions in 2023, despite challenges posed by exceptional droughts affecting hydropower.

https://www.iea.org/news/major-growth-of-clean-energy-limited-the-rise-in-global-emissions-in-2023

4. The Grid’s $3 Trillion Challenge: Unpack the daunting task facing our power grids — a requirement for an additional 18 million kilometers of infrastructure to support the renewable energy boom and combat global warming, demanding an investment of $3.1 trillion.

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/The-Renewable-Revolutions-3-Trillion-Problem.html

3. Exxon Mobil’s Strategic Moves: Get the lowdown on Exxon Mobil Corporation’s recent endeavors to enhance refinery operations, dive into the European LNG market, and expand natural gas production in Guyana, showcasing adaptability in a changing energy landscape.

https://beststocks.com/exxon-mobil-corporation-expands-refinery-oper/

2. EPA’s Regulatory Rethink: Delve into the EPA’s decision to revise its approach on greenhouse gas emissions from existing gas-fired power plants, a move that has sparked a mixed reception and underscores the balance between environmental goals and grid reliability.

https://www.utilitydive.com/news/epa-existing-gas-power-plant-carbon-ghg-coal/709081/

1. Maryland’s Energy Reform Controversy: Engage with the debate over proposed retail energy reform legislation in Maryland, as ten retail energy suppliers, including heavyweights like NRG and Constellation, lobby against what they perceive as anti-consumer and anti-business measures.

http://www.energychoicematters.com/stories/20240305c.html

Join Jonathan and Melissa as they dissect these developments, offering insights and analyses that shine a light on the dynamic world of energy and utilities. Whether it’s advancements in clean energy or the strategic shifts of industry giants, “Watt’s New?” is your go-to source for the latest energy news.

Key moments:
0:30 Clean Energy’s Triumph
1:22 The Grid’s $3 Trillion Challenge
2:18 Exxon Mobil’s Strategic Moves
3:30 EPA’s Regulatory Rethink
4:28 Maryland’s Energy Reform Controversy