The EPA’s Clean Power Plan aims to nudge energy production into a new era, away from fossil fuels and towards energy forms it feels are more sustainable. But just how much of our power is produced from coal and natural gas, and could we feasibly go without it?
While Cities Fight Against Fracking, States Push Back
Recent legal measures have limited the fracking industry’s potential growth. Here’s what opponents don’t understand about this necessary economic endeavor.
Whether Your Energy Is Alternative or Traditional, Copper Is Essential
The global demand for renewable energy is heating up. As new technologies enter the fold, copper is poised to play a big role in the industry.
EPA Compromises on Sulfur Regulations, But Will It Be Enough for Arizona’s Power?
The EPA approved an alternative plan for reducing sulfur dioxide emissions from AEPCO’s Apache Generating Station, in the hopes of minimizing environmental damage and making the entire system more cost-effective.
New Fracking Law Complicates Texas’ Role in the Energy Boom
As lawmakers have recently fought for control of fracking in the Lone Star state, let’s consider why — especially when it comes to fracking — you shouldn’t mess with Texas.