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Energy Efficiency: America’s Hidden Power Source

We use a lot of energy in the United States. Unfortunately, we waste far more.
In 2018 alone, we consumed 101.2 quadrillion British thermal units (quads).
But we wasted 68% of it!
This is the issue I’m addressing today.
Nationwide Trends
You can see where all our energy comes from – and what it’s used for – in the chart below. I call it “America’s Energy Flow Chart.”

All the energy sources on the left of the chart are in percentages. It’s interesting to me how quickly renewables are growing.
On the flip side, coal generation is in retreat. It’s being replaced by natural gas-fired power plants …read more […]

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How the Fed's decision will influence markets

The Federal Reserve is expected to give its third rate cut of the year on Wednesday. Yahoo Finance’s Adam Shapiro and Julie Hyman discuss how this will influence the markets with Mellon Chief Economist Vincent Reinhart and Heritage Capital President Paul Schatz on On the Move. …read more […]

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U.S.’ Mnuchin says ag sales to China will ‘take time to scale up’ to $40-50 billion

U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Wednesday that it will take time for Chinese purchases of U.S. agricultural goods to “scale up” to the $40 billion to $50 billion annual level touted by President Donald Trump if the two sides can seal a “Phase 1” trade deal.

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Denmark Snubs Trump With Approval of Russian Gas Pipe to Europe

(Bloomberg) — In a major boost for Russia’s effort to tighten its grip over natural gas supplies to western Europe, Denmark said it will allow the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline to pass through its territory.The decision removes a major hurdle for the $11 billion project slated for commissioning by the end of this year to bring even more gas from Siberia into Germany. The link has drawn sanctions threats from U.S. President, who wants Europe to buy his country’s liquefied natural gas and risks reigniting the summer feud between Trump and Danish lawmakers.The green light gives Gazprom PJSC, Russia’s …read more […]