“Manufacturing these new batteries in America will help us build more EVs faster and will ultimately make them more affordable for our customers.”

Bill Ford, Ford Chair, said during an event announcing the investment, “Manufacturing these new batteries in America will help us build more EVs faster and will ultimately make them more affordable for our customers.”  Read more here: Ford sets EV battery factory plan with China’s CATL (cnbc.com)

“The turbulence in the energy market does not dramatically alter the decarbonization pathway towards midcentury.”

Remi Eriksen, Group President and CEO of DNV said, “The turbulence in the energy market does not dramatically alter the decarbonization pathway towards midcentury. The strongest engine of the global energy transition is the rapidly reducing costs of solar and wind energy, which will outweigh the present short-term shocks to the energy system.”  Read more … Read more

Will Beer Help Virginia Diversify from a Coal Economy?

man in brewery

Matt Montalbano, Zondits staff, 7/14/2022 Coal mining has long been associated with the state of Virginia. But the state’s coal production has been in decline and Virginia is looking to stimulate and diversify its economy. InvestSWVA is a public-private campaign looking to assist the region’s transition away from coal and tobacco and toward new high-tech, … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: The Future of Electrification Depends Upon Grid Transformation

Lisa Harmon, DNV, 12/8/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

“Convince Me” Series: To Accelerate Electrification, Energy Regulations Must Evolve

Annie Koch, DNV, 10/12/2021 Here at DNV, we have a unique understanding of the energy transition, which is of strategic importance to us as well as our customers. It is our fervent belief that the energy industry can and must take the lead in driving the energy transition. We discussed the hurdles with a diverse group … Read more

Australian Town Seeks Stable Energy Transition, Instead Buys a Lemon

Coober Pedy energy transition

Ryan Pollin, ERS, for Zondits Coober Pedy is currently playing out a worst-case scenario for energy transition, and it behooves us all to understand what led them there. The South Australian mining town currently operates a very costly 3.9 MW diesel power plant to supply power to the region. After making the seemingly wise choice … Read more