Trump likely better for nuclear power: NEI CEO
The administration of President-elect Donald Trump will be “much more positive than negative” for the nuclear industry, Nuclear Energy Institute President and CEO Marvin Fertel said in an interview.
Energy commodity prices rose more than other commodity sectors in 2016
(Tue, 03 Jan 2017) The spot energy index in the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index (GSCI) rose 48% since the start of 2016, more than any other commodity group in the S&P GSCI. The spot S&P GSCI industrial metals, precious metals, and agriculture indices increased less, rising 22%, 8%, and 5%, respectively, while the spot S&P GSCI livestock index declined 10%.
As Second Avenue Subway Opens, a Train Delay Ends in (Happy) Tears
Thousands of riders flooded into polished stations on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to witness a piece of history nearly a century in the making.
Will the US’s WTO agriculture challenge against China land it in hot water?
The outgoing Obama administration filed a new trade enforcement action with the World Trade Organization against China earlier this month.
Outlook 2017: Trump inauguration to bring major US oil policy changes
Rather than just serving to fill out a year-end list, the biggest policy events of this year are likely to shape the policy path of the next, perhaps more than ever before.
Norway Country Analysis Brief
(Wed, 28 Dec 2016) Norway is the largest holder of crude oil and natural gas reserves in Europe, and it provides much of the petroleum liquids and natural gas consumed on the continent. Norway was the third-largest exporter of natural gas in the world after Russia and Qatar in 2015.
How Donald J. Trump Could Promote Long-Term Economic Growth
Businesses and households need to believe that faster sustained growth is possible. Donald J. Trump can reset expectations with a well executed plan.
New York Slow to Embrace Approach That Streamlines Building Projects
New York is one of eight states where a contracting process that saves time and money by bundling together the design and construction phases of a project remains a limited option.
In American Towns, Private Profits From Public Works
Desperate towns have turned to private equity firms to manage their waterworks. The deals bring much-needed upgrades, but can carry hefty price tags.
Up go the holiday lights, up goes the electric power demand
Holiday lights add a significant additional level of electricity demand during the start of winter when cold weather is already driving up load.