by Jeff Ihnen | Nov 24, 2025 | Energy Rant
A Rant reader asked me to take a break from ranting in lieu of “a piece about things that are going well in the industry despite the current economic climate.” I aim to please. Here is an Energy Happy Clappy. The best thing we have going for us in the industry is load...
by Jeff Ihnen | Nov 18, 2025 | Energy Rant
This week, Rant readers get a threefer on 1) self-inflicted opposing policies, 2) common sense versus uncommon senselessness, and FOOD! Consumers and taxpayers have paid about $50 billion in subsidies to the ethanol industry over the last 40-plus years. Why? Because...
by Jeff Ihnen | Nov 10, 2025 | Energy Rant
I spent a few days farming last week, resulting in a lot of podcast time. A couple of them provided kindling for this Energy Rant or two. The first noteworthy podcast included an interview with David Sacks, Chair of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science...
by Jeff Ihnen | Nov 4, 2025 | Energy Rant
Two weeks ago, I described how liquid-air energy storage systems work. Concisely: Electricity drives air compressors that compress air to rather extreme pressures. This air compression generates a lot of heat, which is the lowest form of energy. Heat is stored in...
by Jeff Ihnen | Oct 20, 2025 | Energy Rant
Last week, I threw a hissy fit when I saw that The Wall Street Journal finally reported on its front page that AI Data Centers, Desperate for Electricity, Are Building Their Own Power Plants. Welcome aboard, Paul[1]! I first introduced that topic to Rant readers on...
