renewable energy

U.S. Produced Record Amount of Energy in 2024, EIA Reports

U.S. Produced Record Amount of Energy in 2024, EIA Reports

According to a recent analysis from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the U.S. produced a record amount of energy last year, totaling 103 quadrillion British thermal units (BTUs).  The amount of energy produced in 2024 surpassed the previous record set in 2023 by 1%. However, while U.S. energy production is up, including for solar […]

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    IEA Warns of Potential Shortages of Copper as Demand Increases For Renewables

    IEA Warns of Potential Shortages of Copper as Demand Increases For Renewables

    A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) has predicted that demand will outpace supply for copper and lithium over the next 10 years as these critical minerals face higher demand for the green energy transition. The Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2025 report has predicted rapidly scaling demand for copper could potentially lead to […]