The State of Energy
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The $6 Diesel Squeeze: Propane to the Rescue
When diesel gets expensive, everyone pays—even if you’ve never filled a diesel tank.On this episode of The State of Energy, Tom Clark and Rand DeWitt discuss how fuel costs ripple through trucking, farming, and the grocery aisle. They al...
Denver Turns Off the Gas, say good by to Flame-Broiled Whopper
Could Denver’s building electrification rules mean the end of flame-broiled burgers and 1,800-degree steaks in new restaurants? Tom and Rand examine Denver’s restrictions on gas appliances, the growing strain on the electric grid, and what happ...
Propane’s $610 Million Transit Opportunity
A major federal funding opportunity could put more propane-powered buses on America’s roads. Tom and Rand discuss who qualifies, why propane can outperform costly battery-electric options, and how communities can stretch their transportation do...
California’s EV Mandate Meets Reality
California’s aggressive EV mandates are facing new legal challenges, electricity rates are climbing, and America’s aging grid is being asked to power more than ever—from electric vehicles and heat pumps to massive new AI data centers.Tom...
