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Utilities Pursue Pipeline Sales as Natural-Gas Bans Catch On – WSJ

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Utilities Pursue Pipeline Sales as Natural-Gas Bans Catch On – WSJ

National Grid PLC NGG 1.18%increase; green up pointing triangle is exploring a possible sale of part of its pipeline network serving the Northeast as lawmakers there look to curtail fossil-fuel use, according to people familiar with the matter. One option under discussion at the British utility company is to sell a minority interest in the network, some of the people said.

Germany halts Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after Russia sends troops into eastern Ukraine | NPR

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Germany halts Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline after Russia sends troops into eastern Ukraine | NPR

Nord Stream 2: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said that the pipeline "cannot go online" with Russian troops in eastern Ukraine and that Germany is assessing other ways to secure its energy needs. The U.S. has said that Europe would be too dependent on Russia for its energy needs should the project come to fruition.

Natural gas still is the most environmentally friendly way of making electricity 🏭

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Natural gas still is the most environmentally friendly way of making electricity 🏭

I have long been a proponent of natural gas. I think when you holistically at impacts of natural gas, from the drilling and fracking of the wells, to the pipes and compressor stations, to the burning at the power plant, per unit of electricity generated, it really has one of the best environmental records. It’s not to say that producing electricity with gas doesn’t have it’s issues — it produces carbon dioxide, pipes leak methane and sometimes gas wells cause pollution — but on the kilowatt-by-killowatt basis it’s environmental record remains one of the best in the electricity generating industry.

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New York City Council votes to ban natural gas stovetops in new buildings : NPR

In a vote Wednesday, New York's city council approved a ban on natural gas in newly constructed buildings, joining cities like San Jose and San Francisco that have made similar commitments to reduce emissions.

Moving away from natural gas means that stoves and heat pumps will be powered by electricity instead, cutting down on carbon emissions. Nearly 40% of carbon emissions in the country — and more than half of New York City's emissions — come from buildings.

The new ban, with 40 votes in the affirmative and seven votes against the measure, applies to buildings that are seven stories or shorter by the end of 2023; buildings that are taller have an additional four years to comply. There are some exceptions in the bill, including hospitals, laundromats and crematoriums.

What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas?

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What the Frack Is Happening With Natural Gas?

10/23/21

Web player: https://podcastaddict.com/episode/130253979
Episode: https://rss.art19.com/episodes/ee39aaf6-8e67-46b7-9a28-06200998c31e.mp3

At the beginning of the pandemic, energy prices crashed. We did an episode of this show trying to figure out how oil prices fell to negative $40 per barrel. Times have changed. Oil is up over $100/barrel. But far more acute is what’s happening with natural gas, particularly in Europe and Asia. In the US, natural gas prices have doubled in the last year. But in parts of Europe, the price has risen more than 5 times. The disruptions are clear. We’re seeing stories of power shortages in China, fertilizer plants being shut down in the UK, and fears about home heating costs in the Northeast US as winter approaches. So what the heck is going on? How long might it last? And what does it tell us about the future? To answer those questions Shayle turns to Leslie Palti-Guzman. the President of Gas Vista and a non-resident fellow at the Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy. Shayle and Leslie cover the many demand-side and supply-side issues. Then they talk about what comes next: What does this crisis reveal about the vulnerability of the energy system? And will countries double down on renewables, gas, or both to shore up their resiliency? The Interchange is brought to you by Schneider Electric. Are you building a microgrid? With a microgrid you can store electricity and sell it back during peak times. Keep your power on during an outage. Integrate with renewables. Control energy on your own terms. Having built more microgrids in than anyone else, Schneider Electric has the expertise to help. The Interchange is brought to you by Bloom Energy. Bloom’s onsite energy platform provides unparalleled control for those looking to secure clean, reliable 24/7 power that scales to meet critical business needs. It eliminates outage and price risk while accelerating us towards a zero carbon future.