Simon Casey
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Managing Editor, commodities and energy, Bloomberg News. Ex-Londoner in NYC. Any views are mine and no one else's etc.
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PG&E, National Grid and other big utilities are using AI models to pick out relatively cheap, targeted fixes that cut the risk of sparking a deadly fire -- think individual poles to replace and trees to trim back. Story w/ @joewertz.bsky.social (gift link) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Massive Wildfire Liabilities Push Utilities to Use AI to Stop Blazes
Power companies are turning to tech firms that can spot fragile trees and map high-risk areas before fires start.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
PG&E, National Grid and other big utilities are using AI models to pick out relatively cheap, targeted fixes that cut the risk of sparking a deadly fire -- think individual poles to replace and trees to trim back. Story w/ @joewertz.bsky.social (gift link) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Scoop: Tesla co-founder JB Straubel's battery recycling firm Redwood Materials laid off dozens of staff, as the company shifts its focus to energy storage and critical minerals. This comes a month after Redwood raised $350 million for an over $6 billion valuation. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Tesla Co-Founder Straubel’s Battery Startup Redwood Fires Dozens
Tesla Inc. co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling firm Redwood Materials Inc. cut dozens of jobs as the startup scales back some of its ambitious projects to refocus on tapping into demand for gri...
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Scoop: Tesla co-founder JB Straubel's battery recycling firm Redwood Materials laid off dozens of staff, as the company shifts its focus to energy storage and critical minerals. This comes a month after Redwood raised $350 million for an over $6 billion valuation. www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Almost 200 nations capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement on new efforts to help guide their transition away from the fossil fuels driving global warming. However, the accord dodged an explicit mention of the oil, gas and coal (🎁link)
Almost 200 nations capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement on new efforts to help guide their transition away from the fossil fuels driving global warming. However, the accord dodged an explicit mention of the oil, gas and coal (🎁link)
COP30 Climate Summit Reaches Deal That Leaves Many Nations Unhappy
Almost 200 nations gathered in Brazil for the United Nations’ annual climate summit capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement Saturday on new efforts to help guide their transition aw...
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November 22, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Almost 200 nations capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement on new efforts to help guide their transition away from the fossil fuels driving global warming. However, the accord dodged an explicit mention of the oil, gas and coal (🎁link)
Almost 200 nations capped two weeks of fraught negotiations with an agreement on new efforts to help guide their transition away from the fossil fuels driving global warming. However, the accord dodged an explicit mention of the oil, gas and coal (🎁link)
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NEWS - Trump and Mamdani agree that NY utility ConEd needs to lower utility bills.
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Trump Calls on New York’s Con Ed to Cut Rates in Meeting With Mamdani
President Donald Trump said he talked about the need for New York utility Consolidated Edison Inc. to lower rates during a meeting with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:27 PM
NEWS - Trump and Mamdani agree that NY utility ConEd needs to lower utility bills.
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Constellation’s $1B DoE loan is a bad look for nuclear power
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This $1 Billion Nuclear Loan Is a Bad Look for Nuclear
America’s biggest nuclear power company just scored an unequivocal home-run. The implications for America’s vaunted nuclear power renaissance are a little more equivocal.
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November 20, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Constellation’s $1B DoE loan is a bad look for nuclear power
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Scoop: Turkey is set to host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia. Via @johnainger.bsky.social, Jen Dlouhy, @bykeirawright.bsky.social
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Turkey Beats Australia in Race to Host UN Climate Talks in 2026
Turkey is set to host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia following a protracted contest between the two countries.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Scoop: Turkey is set to host the flagship United Nations climate change conference next year, beating a rival proposal from Australia. Via @johnainger.bsky.social, Jen Dlouhy, @bykeirawright.bsky.social
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📣Bloomberg Economics is hiring a climate specialist:
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Bloomberg Economics - Geoeconomics - Climate Economist/Econometrician
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November 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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We're into week 2 at #COP30.
Over the next few days we'll see whether support for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels can get enough support from countries, or be blocked by producer nations:
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Over the next few days we'll see whether support for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels can get enough support from countries, or be blocked by producer nations:
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Fossil Fuel Transition Emerges as Key Climate Fight in Brazil
The thousands of protesters who brought traffic to a halt Saturday in the Brazilian city of Belém implored leaders to act faster to tackle global warming. As United Nations climate talks enter their c...
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November 17, 2025 at 10:16 AM
We're into week 2 at #COP30.
Over the next few days we'll see whether support for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels can get enough support from countries, or be blocked by producer nations:
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Over the next few days we'll see whether support for a roadmap to transition away from fossil fuels can get enough support from countries, or be blocked by producer nations:
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Do not miss this stunning investigation that reveals how a Koch-funded machine and Silicon Valley's new found interest is behind the dangerous advanced nuclear hype in the US.
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The Risky Movement to Make America Nuclear Again
A Silicon Valley startup called Oklo is leading the charge to bring nuclear power back to the US with small reactors. Its backers have wealth and political connections that could undermine nuclear saf...
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November 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Do not miss this stunning investigation that reveals how a Koch-funded machine and Silicon Valley's new found interest is behind the dangerous advanced nuclear hype in the US.
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GAS TURBINE SHORTAGE 🚨⚡
Orders for turbines for natural gas power plants are vastly outpacing supply, threatening the world’s ability to keep pace with rising electricity demand
🧵 Thread on how we got here and what it means for power-hungry nations
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Orders for turbines for natural gas power plants are vastly outpacing supply, threatening the world’s ability to keep pace with rising electricity demand
🧵 Thread on how we got here and what it means for power-hungry nations
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October 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
GAS TURBINE SHORTAGE 🚨⚡
Orders for turbines for natural gas power plants are vastly outpacing supply, threatening the world’s ability to keep pace with rising electricity demand
🧵 Thread on how we got here and what it means for power-hungry nations
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
Orders for turbines for natural gas power plants are vastly outpacing supply, threatening the world’s ability to keep pace with rising electricity demand
🧵 Thread on how we got here and what it means for power-hungry nations
www.bloomberg.com/features/202...
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SCOOP: The Trump administration canceling billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as it seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown fight.
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Trump Set to Cancel West Coast Hydrogen Hubs Amid Shutdown Fight
The Trump administration is planning to cancel billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as part of its first tranche of funding cuts following the go...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:51 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration canceling billions of dollars earmarked for hydrogen projects in California and the Pacific Northwest as it seeks to pressure Democrats in shutdown fight.
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SCOOP: The Trump administration has completed a deal to take an equity stake in Lithium America’s as part of a deal to renegotiate a $2.3 billion U.S. loan.
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US to Take Stake in Lithium Americas to Boost Nevada Project
The US government agreed to acquire a stake in Lithium Americas Corp., Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said Tuesday on Bloomberg TV, giving a boost to the Canadian company as it develops its Thacker ...
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September 30, 2025 at 9:22 PM
SCOOP: The Trump administration has completed a deal to take an equity stake in Lithium America’s as part of a deal to renegotiate a $2.3 billion U.S. loan.
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EXCLUSIVE/BOMBSHELL: @bloomberg.com has obtained **18K** previously unreported emails from Jeffery Epstein's personal Yahoo account. The emails are disturbing & revelatory & reveal new details about Ghilaine Maxwell's role
FREE to read
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FREE to read
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![“Question,” Epstein wrote to Maxwell on May 23, 2008. “Which one do you prefer,,, lewd and lscivious conduct ,, or procuring minors for prostituion.”
At the time, he and his star-studded team of defense lawyers were closing in on a generous plea deal with federal and state officials in Florida, and Epstein was trying to negotiate the state charges to which he’d plead guilty. Maxwell’s response was matter-of-fact:
From: gmax <gmax[REDACTED]>
To: J. Epstein <jeeproject@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, May 23 2008 3:22 PM
Subject: Re:
I suppose Lewd and lecivious conduct..I would prefer lewd and lescivious conduct w/a prositute if possible](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:eeitvtxcbjt3vmljqfmwzahz/bafkreidw4qmdfvf3j7jmvtgppacjdnk4ffdvzipnd4sgxqx7kpkwirqmaq@jpeg)
September 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
EXCLUSIVE/BOMBSHELL: @bloomberg.com has obtained **18K** previously unreported emails from Jeffery Epstein's personal Yahoo account. The emails are disturbing & revelatory & reveal new details about Ghilaine Maxwell's role
FREE to read
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FREE to read
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Trump's ex-FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton speaks out against push to abolish the agency.
“I cannot get behind this position that abolishing FEMA is the answer,” Hamilton said on Disaster Tough podcast, calling such a move "an extreme risk" to the American people.
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“I cannot get behind this position that abolishing FEMA is the answer,” Hamilton said on Disaster Tough podcast, calling such a move "an extreme risk" to the American people.
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Trump’s Ex-FEMA Chief Says Killing Agency Puts Public at ‘Extreme Risk’
Cameron Hamilton’s tenure was short and marked by a struggle over the agency’s future.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Trump's ex-FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton speaks out against push to abolish the agency.
“I cannot get behind this position that abolishing FEMA is the answer,” Hamilton said on Disaster Tough podcast, calling such a move "an extreme risk" to the American people.
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“I cannot get behind this position that abolishing FEMA is the answer,” Hamilton said on Disaster Tough podcast, calling such a move "an extreme risk" to the American people.
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NJ micro-shake rattles windows in NYC. This is the second since Saturday, but the USGS says they are unrelated:
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Small New Jersey Earthquake Rattles New York City Buildings
A small earthquake shook the dust off the walls and rattled windows across northern New Jersey and the greater New York City area Tuesday.
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August 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
NJ micro-shake rattles windows in NYC. This is the second since Saturday, but the USGS says they are unrelated:
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Neil Jacobs - the weather scientist who was in charge at NOAA during "Sharpiegate" - is poised to come back.
“I’m hopeful that he’s learned how to fight within the political system," one former NOAA chief said, "because he is going to have to fight." / 1
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“I’m hopeful that he’s learned how to fight within the political system," one former NOAA chief said, "because he is going to have to fight." / 1
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US Weather Boss During ‘Sharpiegate’ Nears Return to a Shrinking Agency
Trump’s appointee to run the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has vowed to support the president's massive cuts.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Neil Jacobs - the weather scientist who was in charge at NOAA during "Sharpiegate" - is poised to come back.
“I’m hopeful that he’s learned how to fight within the political system," one former NOAA chief said, "because he is going to have to fight." / 1
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“I’m hopeful that he’s learned how to fight within the political system," one former NOAA chief said, "because he is going to have to fight." / 1
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Really good reporting by @kielporter.bsky.social on Elon Musk's Boring Company and its woes. The story is not boring www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. Is Turning Into a $900 Million Flop
Nearly a decade ago, the billionaire said he’d build a hyperloop. Since then, he’s mostly built tunnels for Teslas and his own employees.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Really good reporting by @kielporter.bsky.social on Elon Musk's Boring Company and its woes. The story is not boring www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Someone should tell Chris Wright about how we dealt with asbestos
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July 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Someone should tell Chris Wright about how we dealt with asbestos
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🇯🇵☢️A Japanese utility is looking into a plan to build the nation's first nuclear reactor since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Kansai Electric said it will resume surveys for a potential new reactor at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant.
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Kansai Electric said it will resume surveys for a potential new reactor at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant.
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Japan Looks at Building First Atomic Reactor Since Fukushima
Kansai Electric Power Co. is looking into a plan to build Japan’s first nuclear reactor since the country soured on the technology following the 2011 Fukushima disaster, the regional utility confirmed...
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July 22, 2025 at 10:07 AM
🇯🇵☢️A Japanese utility is looking into a plan to build the nation's first nuclear reactor since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Kansai Electric said it will resume surveys for a potential new reactor at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant.
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Kansai Electric said it will resume surveys for a potential new reactor at the Mihama Nuclear Power Plant.
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Hess wins its arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil, clearing the way for it to be bought by Chevron more than 20 months after the $53 billion deal was announced www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Hess Wins Exxon Arbitration Case, Paves Way for Chevron Deal
Hess Corp. won its arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil Corp., clearing the way for it to be bought by Chevron Corp. more than 20 months after the $53 billion deal was announced.
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July 18, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Hess wins its arbitration battle with Exxon Mobil, clearing the way for it to be bought by Chevron more than 20 months after the $53 billion deal was announced www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Constellation Energy is planning to pursue a nuclear project in upstate New York, responding to a push from the governor -- SCOOP with @tylerskendall $CEG
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Constellation to Pursue New York Nuclear Project, CEO Says
Constellation Energy Corp. is planning to pursue a nuclear project in upstate New York, responding to a push from the governor.
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July 15, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Constellation Energy is planning to pursue a nuclear project in upstate New York, responding to a push from the governor -- SCOOP with @tylerskendall $CEG
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Fluence Energy Inc. said it can work with US Senate Republicans’ latest version of President Donald Trump’s fiscal package, which would preserve tax credits for the industry while gutting incentives for wind and solar power.
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Battery CEO Says US Senate’s Clean Energy Bill Is ‘Workable’
Battery storage company Fluence Energy Inc. said it can work with US Senate Republicans’ latest version of President Donald Trump’s fiscal package, which would preserve tax credits for the industry wh...
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June 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Fluence Energy Inc. said it can work with US Senate Republicans’ latest version of President Donald Trump’s fiscal package, which would preserve tax credits for the industry while gutting incentives for wind and solar power.
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