Julia Martinez

Houston

Associate Editor at S&P Global Commodity Insights

associate editor @SPGCI | don’t mess with texas 🤠

Articles

The Legendary Legacy of Serena Williams in Women's Tennis

1 month ago | gigwise.com | Max Jordan |Julia Martinez |Kelly Bowman |Mia Robertson

Serena Williams stands as a paragon of excellence in the sport of tennis, her powerful style of play forever transforming the landscape of women’s tennis. Born in 1981 in Saginaw, Michigan, Serena embarked on her journey to greatness from a young age, guided by her father, Richard Williams, who recognized her prodigious talent early on.
Kinder Morgan shuts Tampa, Florida refined products terminals, pipelines ahead of Hurricane Milton

Oct 8, 2024 | spglobal.com | Binish Azhar |Julia Martinez

Kinder Morgan shut its Tampa Bay, Florida refined products terminals as well as its Central Florida Pipeline system in preparation for Hurricane Milton, the company said Oct. 8. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. "Based on our current understanding of Hurricane Milton's path and intensity, we have shut down our pipelines that are part of the Central Florida Pipeline system," spokesperson Carolina Olivares said Oct. 8.
US Congress eyes Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve sale, closure

Mar 5, 2024 | spglobal.com | Julia Martinez

Make Decisions With Conviction For full access to real-time updates, breaking news, analysis, pricing and data visualization subscribe today. Refined Products Highlights Draft bill would see reserve liquidated in 2024 Limited market impact eyed A draft funding bill likely to pass in Congress this week could see the United States sell 1 million barrels from its Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve this year, and then promptly shut it down. Not registered?
Upfront Costs Are the Top Barriers to Solar Panel Adoption

Oct 16, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez

Solar panel costs have fallen, but they’re still too high for many consumers who are considering installing them, writes energy & auto analyst Julia MartinezOctober 16, 2023 at 5:00 am UTCAmong consumers who said they were considering installing solar panels in the next 10 years, more than 4 in 5 said they were considering them as a way to lower their electric bills.
Potential EV Buyers Rate Price and Safety Above New Features

Sep 21, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez

Consumers who are likely to purchase an electric vehicle in the next year are scouting for possible upgrades, but many aren’t interested in flashier add-ons, writes energy & auto analyst Julia MartinezSeptember 21, 2023 at 5:00 am UTCPrice and safety are the top two most important features across consumers who own vehicles, regardless of whether they’re all-electric, hybrids or gasoline-powered.
Consumers Want to Be Paid for Being Eco-Friendly

Aug 29, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez

Around one-third of adults are split 50/50 about whether they would purchase a lower-emission flight or rideshare for a small fee if it was offered as an option. Consumers want to be paid for being eco-friendly: 59% of consumers would purchase a lower emission flight if they were to receive cash back for doing so.
What Drives Consumer Interest in Green Home Upgrades

Aug 15, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez

About 2 in 5 consumers said they would be interested in home energy upgrades for financial reasons, while roughly a quarter said they would make the changes for ethical reasons, such as helping the environment. The Biden administration recently announced $8.5 billion in funding to states and territories for home energy rebates. But at least one Republican governor is holding back from applying for the funding as the party continues to push back on “woke” energy efficiency standards.
Tesla Supercharger Expansion Could Ease Some EV Charging Concerns

Aug 1, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez

Sign up to get the latest global energy data and analysis delivered to your inbox every morning. Automakers are scrambling to meet electric vehicle adoption targets set forth by the Biden administration that some companies say are too aggressive. Other industry officials have noted that the charging infrastructure is not yet widely available, and automakers are quickly adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard to ensure consumers have somewhere to “fill” up.
Americans Are Concerned About Climate Change’s Impact on Housing

Jul 9, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez
Tracking Public Opinion on Energy and Climate Change

Jun 7, 2023 | pro.morningconsult.com | Julia Martinez