Energy Costs

Europe’s diesel premium just broke $100 a barrel, and logistics budgets will feel it first

Financial Times data shows Europe’s diesel crack spread topping $100 a barrel. Expect faster fuel-surcharge resets, tougher bid math, and more pressure to lock

AI data center demand is forcing a rethink of every power asset on the US grid

Soaring electricity demand from AI data centers is reviving shuttered plants and spawning record-scale solar projects, but grid buildout costs keep climbing.

Transmission congestion cost the US grid $12B in 2024, and Texas's data center freeze is making the bottleneck worse

DOE's draft National Transmission Needs Study puts a $12B price tag on grid congestion while Texas halts data center interconnections amid a 474-GW queue.

Why does someone need RoseWater? Clean, Constant Power for Today’s Interconnected Homes

Homeowners are discovering that power quality directly impacts appliance longevity, maintenance costs, and family privacy in an increasingly connected world

Utility Asset Maintenance Comes with Hidden Challenges Companies Can Get Ahead Of

Invisible asset problems are costing utilities more than they realize, but proactive monitoring strategies can close the gap

The High Cost of Boiler Scale: The Importance of Good Water Treatment

Mineral buildup in steam systems can slash efficiency and drain budgets, making proactive water management a competitive necessity