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Using Natural Gas Pipelines for Data Center Site Selection
When selecting a site for a data center, proximity to natural gas pipelines is an increasingly important factor. Especially as developers...
Feb 123 min read


2025 LMP Energy Price Analysis
There are significant variations in LMP energy prices across different states. California (CA) leads the group with the highest average price, followed by Utah (UT), Oregon (OR), Washington (WA), and Idaho (ID). These elevated prices are influenced by several factors, including the types of energy generation available in these states, such as a higher reliance on renewable energy sources that may incur higher upfront costs. Other factors contributing to these variations inclu
Feb 101 min read


Deregulation is a Boon for Renewables
Amid the current political landscape, there is understandable concern about the future of the renewable energy industry. However, rather...
Feb 42 min read


Why Trump’s Executive Order Can't Repeal IRA Funds: The 1974 Act Explained
On January 20th, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an  executive order  aimed at pausing for 90 days federal agencies from...
Jan 235 min read


The Modern Landman: Renewable Energy Prospecting
The position of a landman has always been essential in the energy industry. But what is a landman? Typically, landmen act as...
Jan 163 min read


IRS Clarifies IRA Rules
IRS Clarifies Rules Set by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) revised existing regulations and...
Jan 96 min read


Understanding IRA Energy Communities
How ‘Energy Communities’ Impact Renewable Energy Development in 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) offers renewable energy developers...
Jan 85 min read


Biden Administration Considering Executive Action to Drive Data Center Development
The Biden administration is exploring the possibility of taking executive action to stimulate the development of data centers , according...
Jan 72 min read


A Guide to the IRA & CCS Development
What is CCS? CCS, or Carbon Capture and Storage, encompasses various methods to prevent CO2, produced during energy generation or as a...
Jan 64 min read


Understanding Wholesale and Retail Energy Pricing
Electricity pricing is fundamental to the operation of energy markets , determining how energy is bought and sold across the grid. Two...
Dec 23, 20244 min read


Texas Data Center Boom vs. Solar Energy Prices
The rapid proliferation of data centers in Texas is creating ripple effects  across the energy market—including a significant impact on...
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Arizona Solar Development Analysis
Arizona currently has 93 Â active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 5.3 GW . Arizona also has an extensive...
Dec 10, 20241 min read


The IRA Clean Energy SurgeÂ
Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a pivotal shift  in the renewable energy sector. Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction...
Dec 4, 20243 min read


The Future of the Inflation Reduction Act Under the 2025 Administration
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for renewable energy developers, offering significant incentives and funding to...
Nov 27, 20246 min read


The Challenges and Opportunities of New Jersey’s Electric Grid Capacity
New Jersey’s electric grid is under increasing strain, and it’s sparking critical conversations  about the state’s energy future. With...
Nov 27, 20244 min read


PPAs: Pitfalls & Opportunities
A PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) for renewable energy is a contract between a renewable energy producer (typically a renewable energy...
Nov 19, 202410 min read


Texas Power Plant Proposal for Data Center Developers
In a recent development , the Texas Public Utility Commission has proposed that data centers, especially those supporting AI operations,...
Nov 6, 20242 min read


Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): Finding Tax Equity Investments
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a U.S. federal law enacted in 1977 to encourage financial institutions to meet the credit needs...
Oct 31, 20244 min read


Utah Solar Development Analysis
Utah currently has 54 Â active and operating utility-scale solar farms with a total capacity of 2.3 GW . Utah also has an extensive...
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Utility-Scale Solar Continues to Grow in the US in 2024
The solar industry is reaching new heights. According to the Energy Information Administration  (EIA), solar electricity generation from...
Oct 24, 20246 min read
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