One of these categories — electricity generation — has seen solar and wind grow worldwide from almost zero in the early 2000s to 13% in 2023, and more than 14% in the U.S. That outpaced growth of any ...

In July 2025, Congress passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) through a process known as reconciliation, which expedites legislation related to spending, revenue, and the debt limit. The bill ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Robert Rapier is a chemical engineer covering the energy sector. NOCHTEN, GERMANY - APRIL 30: In this aerial view the Boxberg coal ...

In a world dominated by talk of solar panels, wind turbines, and nuclear reactors, some of the most fascinating breakthroughs in energy are happening in unexpected places. Scientists are experimenting ...

Hydrogen is a growing yet controversial source of energy that some see as key to California’s ambitious climate goals. A new project in Vernon will be one of the largest hydrogen ...

The Bureau of Land Management held a lease sale for new geothermal energy parcels in California. It’s a growing source of renewable energy that often involves drilling to tap pockets of steam and hot ...

The U.S. is barreling toward an energy transition as renewables — especially solar — become ever-cheaper sources of energy. Renewables and natural gas have been gaining while coal has declined for ...

Imagine a source of energy that produces no carbon emissions, lies beneath our feet, and could power human civilization for millennia. A growing body of research now suggests that such a resource ...

Researchers have unveiled an “evapolectric” device that pulls energy from the evaporation of water, producing significantly more electrical power than previous moisture-based energy technologies. The ...

Fossil fuels, including coal, oil, and natural gas, have been dominant sources of energy for the past 150 years, supplanting whale oil in the late 19th century as the top energy industry. Their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I analyze petroleum economics and energy policy. The war in the Middle East has focused a lot of attention on the U.S. energy ...