With a focus on energy, I covered a wide breadth of policy, business and current events for Zenger News, from advanced nuclear reactors to voting integrity during the 2020 election to a look back at Elvis Presley’s meeting with President Richard Nixon.

Energy

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.
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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Eco-Friendly Funds Gain Ground With Investment Firms, But Profitability Is Questioned – Zenger News
While BlackRock leads the way, Harvard business professors express caution.
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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.
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Nuclear

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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Oil, Gas and Coal

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.
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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.
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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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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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.
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Emerging Energy Technology

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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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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Economy

More Jobs, But Uncertain Picture, As Economy Continues To Recover From Pandemic – Zenger News
Economist says normal seasonal adjustments may now inaccurately skew numbers.
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Red Hot Market Sends House Prices Up In 99 Out Of 100 US Cities – Zenger News
It’s the strongest increase since 2005.
Unemployment Dropping, But Some Economists Don’t Predict Full Recovery For 2 Years – Zenger News
The job numbers are still lukewarm at 5.8 percent. Supply and demand are not in sync, as small-business owners struggle to hire.
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Greater Participation From U.S. Expected To Yield Higher Goals At Climate Negotiations – Zenger News
Follow-up on Paris Agreement will address environment, COVID-19 recovery.
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International

US Broadens Investment Ban, Moves To Fund R&D In Tech Race With China – Zenger News
Biden following Trump administration’s lead on business-related tactics with Communist country.
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U.S. puts deadline on Chevron’s Venezuelan operations – Zenger News
The last major U.S. oil company in Venezuela must end operations in the country ahead of the December deadline.
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