By Kennedy Maize Carbon dioxide, the simple and ubiquitous chemical that many see as the scourge of the earth driving global warming, may also be a salvation that turns intermittent wind and solar electricity into a round-the-clock asset. Late last month (July 25), Google announced a deal with Energy Dome, a company based in Milan, … More The once and future tale of long-duration energy storage

By Kennedy Maize Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York has thrown a monkey wrench into the Trump administration’s plans to rapidly remold the federal government in his image through executive branch appointments.   Schumer on Saturday (Aug. 2) forced the Senate into its month-long August recess without acting on a long list of … More Schumer stymies Trump and Thune on Senate nominees

By Kennedy Maize Disarray dominates the leadership at two important federal government energy agencies–the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and the Tennessee Valley Authority — a result of the Trump administration’s sloppy mismanagement. On Tuesday (July 29) Republican NRC Commissioner Annie Caputo abruptly announced her resignation a year ahead of the end of her term. She … More Fear and loathing at the NRC and TVA