April 30, 2026 / Script News Maura Barrett reports that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing a major shift in global oil strategy, with energy companies investing billions in new sources outside the Middle East. Analysts say the move reflects both immediate supply concerns and longer-term diversification, with Rinaldo Brutoco noting that persistent … Continue Reading
Perspectives: Wind, Wires, and Fire
BY RINALDO S. BRUTOCO …
Achieving Sustainability, Resilience, and Equity Using Microgrids
BY KARISSA GARCIA (World Business Academy Intern, Summer 2020) Since the World Business Academy’s founding,…
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BY RINALDO S. BRUTOCO …
Perspectives: Transmission Woes on Central Coast
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Academy Moves Forward on Nuclear Crisis Awareness
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Advanced Community Energy (ACE): A Winning Hand for Local Energy Development
The increasing prevalence of wildfires (often sparked by utility wires) and other extreme weather events…
Montecito Community Microgrid Status Report (December 2019)
The World Business Academy, in partnership with the contractor we selected, the Clean Coalition, has…
Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors Recognizes a Climate Emergency
SANTA BARBARA, CA — On December 10 , 2019, the Santa Barbara County Board of…









