How fracking helped the U.S. break the all-time oil production record

How fracking helped the U.S. break the all-time oil production record

The U.S. produced more oil in 2023 than has ever been produced in any year by any country, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.  Big Oil has become more productive as horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing, which is also known as fracking, have seen technological breakthroughs.  U.S. oil production hit a low of 5 … Read more

Renewable energy growth leads FBI to warn hackers will hit new power

Renewable energy growth leads FBI to warn hackers will hit new power

An aerial view of homes in a housing development on September 08, 2023 in Santa Clarita, California. Mario Tama | Getty Images News | Getty Images As renewable energy generation expands across the U.S., the federal government is becoming more concerned about vulnerabilities in new systems being a target for cyberattacks.  The FBI recently warned … Read more

Here’s how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility

Here’s how to buy renewable energy from your electric utility

Wind turbines in Dawson, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2023.  Mark Felix | Afp | Getty Images As carbon emissions from fossil fuels keep warming the planet, eco-conscious consumers may wonder if there’s a way to buy electricity from renewable sources without installing technology like solar panels or windmills on their property. In short, the answer … Read more

Half-million school buses in US could be an EV powerhouse feeding grid

Half-million school buses in US could be an EV powerhouse feeding grid

Zum EV charging station with school buses. Zum The night life of school buses is about to get more interesting. Zum, which provides student transportation including EV buses to 4,000 schools across the country, is partnering with the Oakland Unified School District to start selling power stored in EV batteries back to the California utility … Read more

Why California faces high gas prices

Why California faces high gas prices

California is home to some of the highest gas prices in the United States, according to AAA. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $3.40 as of Thursday, according to the organization’s data. In California, the average was $4.87, more than any other state. Several factors go into what drivers pay for … Read more