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.
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March 21, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank Bankruptcy And Its Impact On Energy
SVB was a major lender and deposit holder for tech and cleantech startup companies. Its bankruptcy removes a key financier in this space that will disrupt the energy transition. READ MORE
Offshore Wind’s Economics Questioned By A Big Player
New offshore projects continue to be proposed while the head of the U.S.’s leading renewable energy utility company warns his CERAWeek audience that “offshore wind is a bad bet.” READ MORE
The Cost Of Getting To Net Zero By 2050
States are mandating utilities reduce their carbon emissions to reach net zero by 2050. An analysis of Wisconsin’s plan shows its consumers will paying $248 billion (2022$) more. READ MORE
SVB And The ESG And Woke Attacks
Critics blame SVB’s ESG and DEI focus for its failure. They point to the directors’ backgrounds and associations. Their skills instead raise questions about the lack of management oversight. READ MORE
Silicon Valley Bank Bankruptcy And Its Impact On Energy