Energy Musings contains articles and analyses dealing with important issues and developments within the energy industry, including historical perspective, with potentially significant implications for executives planning their companies’ future. While published every two weeks, events and travel may alter that schedule. I welcome your comments and observations. Allen Brooks
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May 31, 2022
Energy Mess Of 2022 Demands A Revised EU Plan
The 2021 Energy Crisis has morphed into the 2022 Energy Mess, the result of past investment and policy mistakes. The EU’s new plan will double down on misguided energy policy mistakes. READ MORE
The Changing Face Of The Automobile Industry
EVs experienced a growth spurt last year with the help of spiking fuel prices, more government support, and more model choices. Higher battery raw material costs are a problem for the future. READ MORE
Politicians: Read Smil’s New Book About Energy Transition
Vaclav Smil’s new book is a CliffsNotes guide to everything one needs to know about how energy, food, and materials work in our economy and why the transition will require decades to occur. READ MORE
Random Energy Topics And Our Thoughts
Our Laughs About The Electricity Industry
Two cartoons on current energy topics we found both amusing and telling.