From board room to government regulators to industry insiders, I’ve covered all aspects of the energy business for Zenger News. Here is a selection of my work to demonstrate the range of energy topics I’ve covered for the online news service.

Nuclear Energy

Power Companies Turn to Small-Scale Nuclear Reactors – Zenger News
Gone are the soaring, cylindrical cooling towers — new reactors are designed to look appealing.
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Nuclear industry pushes advanced reactors, fuel recycling as climate change solutions – Zenger News
Will a President Biden move forward with nuclear power science and technology?
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Trump administration moves to bolster nuclear power industry – Zenger News
Countering Russia and China in the civilian nuclear area is important for U.S. national security and the survival of the American nuclear industry.
More Nukes Is Good Nukes: Congress Puts $1.5 Billion Into Nuclear In Green Energy Bid – Zenger News
Advanced reactor technology could be the key to carbon-fee power, say researchers.
Nuclear Industry Seeks to Break Logjam on Waste Disposal in Biden Administration – Zenger News
One drawback to nuclear energy is spent nuclear fuel, also known as nuclear waste. The Obama administration’s Blue Ribbon Commission on America’s Nuclear Future studied this, and President-elect Joe Biden’s administration may help solve this problem.

Oil, Gas and Coal

Energy CEOs See Natural Gas, Carbon Capture As Key Renewable Strategies – Zenger News
Top execs at BP, GE Gas and Duke predict profits in meeting climate goals.
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Biden’s Efforts To Ban Oil And Gas Leases Puts N.M. Dems In Balancing Act – Zenger News
Republicans attack in court, while Democrats cite sustainability concerns and offer compromise.
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Boardroom Brawl: ExxonMobil Faces Proxy Fight Over Cutting Carbon – Zenger News
Effort to elect independent candidates who will push the oil giant to pursue low-carbon initiatives gains momentum.
Coal Power To Increase For First Time Since 2009 As Economy Heats Up – Zenger News
Renewable energy projects — such as a huge solar farm being built in Texas — are expected to provide much of the increased demand.
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Rise In Liquid Natural Gas Exports Signals Return Of Domestic Gas Markets – Zenger News
Cold weather, plant closures and export facility outages fuel global demand
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Opponents to Interstate Gas Pipeline Cause Delays – Zenger News
Protestors and court cases set project back by two years
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Renewable Energy

Industry Leaders See Renewable Energy Investments As Pandemic Economic Recovery Driver – Zenger News
Renewable energy will be a main focus of governments and businesses next year
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After Record-Setting Year For Renewable Energy, Tax Incentives Extended – Zenger News
But some U.S. senators continue opposing tax incentives for wind energy.
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Eco-Friendly Funds Gain Ground With Investment Firms, But Profitability Is Questioned – Zenger News
While BlackRock leads the way, Harvard business professors express caution.
Federal Regulators Take the Wind Out of Offshore Turbine Project – Zenger News
After developers of the wind farm asked for a temporary pause, the Interior Department put a halt to it.
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Maryland’s search for energy may place wind farm near tourist destination Ocean City’s shoreline – Zenger News
The drive to green energy may conflict with tourism. Can wind power and beaches coexist?
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Emerging Energy Technology

Governments, industry see hydrogen fuel as key element to meet climate goals – Zenger News
Hydrogen fuel can play an oversized energy role in places where electricity is scarce
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U.S. Looks to Iceland as it Seeks to Boost Geothermal Energy Growth – Zenger News
The future of energy may lie beneath the Earth’s surface.
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Airlines Look To Green Energy To Fly Post Pandemic Recovery – Zenger News
But developing ways to safely power long haul aircraft is proving to be challenging.
Biden Energy Plan Would Pave Way for More Green Driving Machines – Zenger News
Limited access to charging stations slowing growth, but that may change under the incoming Biden administration
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As Electric Vehicles Gain Popularity, Utilities May Charge All Customers – Zenger News
More people are driving them, but who will pay for the charging stations?
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