Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to Address Several Key Issues at October Meeting Ruta Kalvaitis Skučas, George Fatula, Chimera Thompson, Krystal Tapper, and Aaron Bryant have summarized the agenda items for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s monthly open meeting to be held on October 15, 2026, as detailed in a notice released on October 8, 2026.

Electrical Generation / Utilities U.S. Energy News October 11, 2026 Clark Savage An oilman from Kern County briefed two Cabinet secretaries on a plan to store solar energy as heat within depleted California oil fields for extended periods. This concept is supported by a national laboratory study suggesting the potential for storage on a terawatt-hour

Bitcoin Mining's Evolving Role: From Payment System to Energy Infrastructure Bitcoin was initially designed as a peer-to-peer electronic cash system operating independently of traditional financial institutions. It has since evolved beyond simple payments, attracting investors who view it as a form of “digital gold” and a potential reserve asset for the digital economy. However, Bitcoin’s

RINA to Assess Green Hydrogen Hub Project Safety The global inspection and certification group RINA has been contracted to evaluate the safety protocols for the Green Hydrogen Hub Project H2WATT, an initiative spearheaded by Indonesia’s state energy company. The assessment will specifically target risks associated with hydrogen leaks, potential fires, and explosions. RINA will provide