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  • Energy Musings, October 4, 2022

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    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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    October 4, 2022

    New Tool To Judge Renewable Energy Costs And Returns

    A new paper examines Levelized Cost Of Energy’s flaws and why wind and solar are not capable of powering the economy. It develops a Full Cost of Electricity model. We need more fossil fuels. READ MORE

    Fundamental Tenet Of Renewable Energy Is Crumbling

    The religion that renewable energy costs will always decline is meeting reality. Costs are going up and renewable developers are looking for relief by asking their power buyers to pay more. READ MORE

    Block Island Wind Celebrates Fifth Year Anniversary

    Happy times reigned in Providence as politicians, labor leaders, wind developers, and environmentalists celebrated Block Island Wind’s 5th anniversary. They ignored it failing on power output. READ MORE

    Random Energy Topics And Our Thoughts

    The Cost Of Electricity Is Rising Everywhere

    How Far Can You Go In An EV In Winter?

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  • Energy Musings, September 20, 2022

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    Allen Brooks

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    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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    September 20, 2022

    Doubling Down On Renewables In An Energy Crisis – Dumb?

    Policymakers in Europe believe the solution to their growing energy crisis is that they should build more renewable generating capacity. They do not deliver power on windless and cloudy days. READ MORE

    Understanding Oil Price Volatility And Why It Will Stay High

    Crude oil prices have been in a decline since peaking in June – down 30%. Economic recession fears have been the prime driver, but a lack of liquidity – less futures trading – is another issue. READ MORE

    Random Energy Topics And Our Thoughts

    IMF Breaks Down Drivers Of Global Inflation

    Increased Oil Efficiency In Today’s Economy

    Worrisome Outlook For The Upcoming Winter In U.S. Northeast

    Green Energy Impact On Families And Homes

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  • Energy Musings, September 6, 2022

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    Allen Brooks

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    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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    September 6, 2022

    New England Power Market Is Heading Toward Blackouts

    Heat waves sweeping across America are stressing grids. Electrification of our economy will add substantial power demand as we shift to renewables and intermittent electricity risking blackouts. READ MORE

    Britain Scrambles To Reverse Gas Storage Crisis

    U.K.’s power regulator warned Britons their annual energy costs were jumping by 80% in October. Energy poverty is ahead and the government must find solutions to this energy crisis. READ MORE

    Global Energy Markets At Risk Of Hurricane Disruptions?

    The 2022 hurricane season is the slowest in 30 years. Tropical disturbances are emerging suggesting we may still see energy and economic disruptions with a human tragedy potential. READ MORE

    Random Energy Topics And Our Thoughts

    Dominion Challenges Virginia Wind Performance Standard

    Are Women Really Better Drivers?

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  • Musings From The Oil Patch, July 30, 2019

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    Germans Accept CO2 Cost As Electricity Expense Rises
    Nature And Market Cycles In The Energy Investment World
    The Personal Transportation Revolution May Take More Time
    Rhode Island Electricity Prices And The Region’s Gas Market
    A Snapshot Of Energy Infrastructure Battles Nationwide

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  • Musings From The Oil Patch, June 26, 2018

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    BP Sees Record Renewables Growth In 2017, But Costly
    Politicizing Hurricanes Is Dangerous In Year Of Less Activity
    Is Canada’s Oil Industry Nightmare Heading For An End?
    EV Forecasts Continue Rising Due To Government Spending
    It’s Not Even Earth Day, But Pope Is Lecturing Oil Companies
    A Surprising Thing About Australia We Recently Learned

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  • Musings From The Oil Patch, May 1, 2018

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    Shell’s Latest Scenario: Realistic, Pie-in-the-Sky or CYA?
    2018 Oil Market Challenge: Can It Be About Noble Goals?
    Wall Street’s Disaffection With Energy Needs A Revolution
    Promises Of Wind Energy May Not Be As Great As Thought
    A Name From Industry’s Past Surfaces In FBI Scandal
    Oil Industry Confronts Ghost Of Future Regulation (Nov. 9, 2010)

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