The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed fundamental insecurities in oil supply chains, crippling both Gulf exporters and importers worldwide. May 29, 2026 Offshore Technology editor Eve Thomas has published a new analysis examining how the Iran–Israel–U.S. conflict is reshaping global oil and natural gas supply chains. The article features insights from several … Continue Reading
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…
PSPS Outages Expected in Santa Barbara This Week (including Montecito)
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Resiliency Through Repurposing
By Robert Perry, Director of Research In facing our climate crisis, a lot of emphasis…
The Resource Adequacy Hurdle to 100% Renewable Energy
By Robert Perry, Director of Research Over the years, I’ve written about Santa Barbara County’s…
Stop the PG&E Bailout Bonds
Call to Action! Dear Academy Supporters, The World Business Academy strongly opposed AB 1054, the…
Business as a Global Change Agent: Ceres/Academy Collaborative
Since 1987, the World Business Academy has focused on the role business can and should…
Advanced Community Energy (ACE): A Winning Hand for Local Energy Development
Following closure of the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) in 2013, the Academy’s energy…









