‘Flagrantly Unlawful Action’: Universities Sue Trump’s Energy Department Over Latest Funding C

The DOE announced April 11 it would limit support for indirect costs, or money that is used for administrative and other non-research related expenses, to 15% for all research funding. The Association of American Universities (AAU), American Council on Education (ACE) and schools such as Cornell, Brown and the University of Michigan claim in the suit that the department’s decision is “flagrantly unlawful” and “will devastate scientific research,” according to the lawsuit.Re Posted From: ‘Flagrantly Unlawful Action’: Universitie . . . [More]

‘Flagrantly Unlawful Action’: Universities Sue Trump’s Energy Department Over Latest Funding C

The DOE announced April 11 it would limit support for indirect costs, or money that is used for administrative and other non-research related expenses, to 15% for all research funding. The Association of American Universities (AAU), American Council on Education (ACE) and schools such as Cornell, Brown and the University of Michigan claim in the suit that the department’s decision is “flagrantly unlawful” and “will devastate scientific research,” according to the lawsuit.Re Posted From: ‘Flagrantly Unlawful Action’: Universitie . . . [More]

£400 Million Bill For Wind Constraint Payments Last Year

This £400 million will be a drop in the ocean compared to what is coming in the next few years. The problem at the moment is a localised one, where there is too much wind power in Scotland for the connectors to England to cope with.Re Posted From: £400 Million Bill For Wind Constraint Payments Last YearWatts Up With That . . . [More]

£400 Million Bill For Wind Constraint Payments Last Year

This £400 million will be a drop in the ocean compared to what is coming in the next few years. The problem at the moment is a localised one, where there is too much wind power in Scotland for the connectors to England to cope with.Re Posted From: £400 Million Bill For Wind Constraint Payments Last YearWatts Up With That . . . [More]

The Mirage of Milestones: Debunking Ember’s 2025 Global Electricity Review

The Global Electricity Review 2025 is less a factual account than a strategically curated story. It tells the most optimistic tale possible about the smallest slice of the global energy pie while ignoring the fossil-heavy elephant in the room.Re Posted From: The Mirage of Milestones: Debunking Ember’s 2025 Global Electricity ReviewWatts Up With That . . . [More]

The Mirage of Milestones: Debunking Ember’s 2025 Global Electricity Review

The Global Electricity Review 2025 is less a factual account than a strategically curated story. It tells the most optimistic tale possible about the smallest slice of the global energy pie while ignoring the fossil-heavy elephant in the room.Re Posted From: The Mirage of Milestones: Debunking Ember’s 2025 Global Electricity ReviewWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Solar Alert! Rooftop Decay, Facility Decommissioning

Across the country, tens of thousands of rooftop solar systems—once hailed as the clean energy revolution—are quietly decaying. Not because the technology failed, but because the industry did. We rushed to install. We cut corners. We promised 25 years of performance… and delivered systems that can’t make it past 10.Re Posted From: Solar Alert! Rooftop Decay, Facility DecommissioningWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Solar Alert! Rooftop Decay, Facility Decommissioning

Across the country, tens of thousands of rooftop solar systems—once hailed as the clean energy revolution—are quietly decaying. Not because the technology failed, but because the industry did. We rushed to install. We cut corners. We promised 25 years of performance… and delivered systems that can’t make it past 10.Re Posted From: Solar Alert! Rooftop Decay, Facility DecommissioningWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Why The “Emergency Drought” is No Emergency

In summary, the drought emergency talk is highly irresponsible and in contradiction to observed facts on the ground.  It is used as a tool to scare people, often with unsupported attempts to connect the fictitious drought to climate change.  Re Posted From: Why The “Emergency Drought” is No EmergencyWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Why The “Emergency Drought” is No Emergency

In summary, the drought emergency talk is highly irresponsible and in contradiction to observed facts on the ground.  It is used as a tool to scare people, often with unsupported attempts to connect the fictitious drought to climate change.  Re Posted From: Why The “Emergency Drought” is No EmergencyWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Offshore wind developers risk trouble with Trump

There are many reasons the offshore wind industry should be hesitant to resume business as usual. However, none is bigger than this: Does the offshore wind industry really think it is a good idea to thumb its nose at President Trump in opposition to an order that is clearly near and dear to his heart? Do they really like playing Russian roulette with billions at stake? Various Cabinet secretaries, heads of federal agencies, and political opponents have all tried this approach in the past.Re Posted From: Offshore wind developers risk trouble w . . . [More]

Offshore wind developers risk trouble with Trump

There are many reasons the offshore wind industry should be hesitant to resume business as usual. However, none is bigger than this: Does the offshore wind industry really think it is a good idea to thumb its nose at President Trump in opposition to an order that is clearly near and dear to his heart? Do they really like playing Russian roulette with billions at stake? Various Cabinet secretaries, heads of federal agencies, and political opponents have all tried this approach in the past.Re Posted From: Offshore wind developers risk trouble w . . . [More]

Lowering Energy Costs in America

The erosion of our energy infrastructure by progressive activism was completely avoidable. It must be corrected quickly for America to live up to the promise of a Golden Age and maintain its position as the world’s most prosperous and productive economy.Re Posted From: Lowering Energy Costs in AmericaWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Lowering Energy Costs in America

The erosion of our energy infrastructure by progressive activism was completely avoidable. It must be corrected quickly for America to live up to the promise of a Golden Age and maintain its position as the world’s most prosperous and productive economy.Re Posted From: Lowering Energy Costs in AmericaWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #639

Quote of the Week: “Details that could throw doubt on your interpretation must be given, if you know them. You must do the best you can — if you know anything at all wrong, or possibly wrong — to explain it. If you make a theory, for example, and advertise it, or put it out, then you must also put down all the facts that disagree with it, as well as those that agree with it. There is also a more subtle problem. When you have put a lot of ideas together to make an elaborate theory, you want to make sure, when explaining what it fits, that . . . [More]

Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #639

Quote of the Week: “Details that could throw doubt on your interpretation must be given, if you know them. You must do the best you can — if you know anything at all wrong, or possibly wrong — to explain it. If you make a theory, for example, and advertise it, or put it out, then you must also put down all the facts that disagree with it, as well as those that agree with it. There is also a more subtle problem. When you have put a lot of ideas together to make an elaborate theory, you want to make sure, when explaining what it fits, that . . . [More]

Wrong, ABC News, Climate Change Didn’t Cause 2025’s Severe Tornado Outbreak

This is false. Climate change is not causing an increase in the number or severity of tornados, nor can it be connected to such a limited event.Re Posted From: Wrong, ABC News, Climate Change Didn’t Cause 2025’s Severe Tornado OutbreakWatts Up With That . . . [More]

Wrong, ABC News, Climate Change Didn’t Cause 2025’s Severe Tornado Outbreak

This is false. Climate change is not causing an increase in the number or severity of tornados, nor can it be connected to such a limited event.Re Posted From: Wrong, ABC News, Climate Change Didn’t Cause 2025’s Severe Tornado OutbreakWatts Up With That . . . [More]

NASA Jettisons Ex-DEI Chief After Failing to Rebrand Effort to Evade Trump Order

Meanwhile, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has some great projects lined up for 2025, which will likely be more successful without DEI interference.Re Posted From: NASA Jettisons Ex-DEI Chief After Failing to Rebrand Effort to Evade Trump OrderWatts Up With That . . . [More]

NASA Jettisons Ex-DEI Chief After Failing to Rebrand Effort to Evade Trump Order

Meanwhile, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory has some great projects lined up for 2025, which will likely be more successful without DEI interference.Re Posted From: NASA Jettisons Ex-DEI Chief After Failing to Rebrand Effort to Evade Trump OrderWatts Up With That . . . [More]