Aspen Environmental Group Blog
Sustainability During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, and it's the perfect time to give back—not just to loved ones, but to our planet too! At Aspen Environmental Group, we are passionate about the environment, and we believe that sustainability starts with small, everyday actions at home. Below are simple but effective ways to make your holidays more sustainable, helping reduce your environmental impact.
Why Offshore Wind?
The impacts of climate change have become increasingly clear, but a transition to cleaner energy could minimize serious impacts. Offshore wind should be a major component of our renewable energy portfolio and the clean energy movement. While it has the potential to create marine impacts, the effects associated with continued climate change would be much more devastating and deadly.
Swirling and Whirling on Winter Natural Gas Prices
My brain is swirling and whirling like a snowflake thinking about winter and prices and where they might go. October is a shoulder month, leading into winter and various sources are publishing their outlooks for price and/or reliability for the upcoming winter, including EIA, FERC, NARUC and the California Energy Commission.
Introduction to DEI at Aspen
We believe that DEI isn’t just important for us, but for the environmental field as a whole. By creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace, we aim to better reflect the communities we serve and to bring a wider array of perspectives to the environmental challenges our work addresses.
Pipeline Safety and Natural Gas Liquids versus Liquified Natural Gas: What’s the Difference?
I was starting to sketch out an idea for this month’s market blog, going in the direction of what impact lower interest rates might have on natural gas prices. Then I noticed the Associated Press reported a pipeline explosion near Houston.
Big Summer Heat But Prices Still Mostly Low
I have to admit some surprise that here near the end of August, natural gas prices have not bounced back up more – I really thought a hot July would do it. And we’ve had a hot July – multiple headlines pointed to this July being either the hottest on record or the hottest since 1880.
Safety in the Field: Wildfires and Extreme Heat
Staying safe in the field is a top priority for Aspen and each season delivers its own set of safety challenges for our field staff. In the summer, these challenges include wildfires and extreme heat. While out in remote locations it’s vital to be fully prepared for any situation that may arise.
Natural Gas Prices Still Low As Summer Well Underway
It is now July and natural gas price is still priced at a number beginning with a 2, meaning they are still low -- below $3 at Henry Hub (national benchmark). Certainly, they have risen from the February/March low. But slowly. And probably more slowly than I expected. Gas in storage is one reason.
Natural Gas Prices: Just Produce Less
Low prices often bring headlines that producers will shut-in wells to reduce supply until prices rise. Just produce less and prices should increase. But it almost never happens. Let’s talk about why.
Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Aspen
Sustainability has become a prominent topic in recent years, with many businesses promoting more sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint.
Navigating the Complexities of the EV Charging Conundrum and What Future Solutions Await
As an electric vehicle (EV) owner, I’ve experienced what is being seen as one of the biggest hurdles for the widespread adoption of EVs: the limited availability and accessibility of charging stations.
Natural Gas Prices: Taking Apart the Supply Nut
One of our previous posts explored the impact of low winter demand on natural gas prices. This one looks at the other side of the equation: natural gas supply.
Harnessing the Power of AI to Streamline CEQA and NEPA Processes in Renewable Energy Projects
As an environmental planner working on large-scale renewable energy projects in California, I have witnessed firsthand the complexities and challenges of navigating the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) processes. These essential regulations ensure that environmental impacts are thoroughly assessed and mitigated, but they can also lead to lengthy and resource-intensive reviews.
Why Are Natural Gas Prices Below $2 this Winter?
Why are natural gas prices below $2 this winter?