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Russia and Ukraine Accuse Each Other of Violating Energy Ceasefire

MOSCOW - Russia and Ukraine have traded fresh accusations regarding violations of a fragile energy ceasefire, brokered by the United…

Trump's Proposal on Ukraine's Nuclear Plants Sparks Controversy

KYIV - In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a…

Berlin Electric Utility Wins National Safety Award

BERLIN - The Town of Berlin Electric Utility Department has been recognized for its outstanding safety practices with the prestigious…

TCS Partners with Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris to Boost AI and Technology

PARIS - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially become the AI & Technology Partner for the Schneider Electric Marathon de…

Heathrow Airport Power Outage: Vulnerabilities Flagged Days Before Disruption

LONDON - On March 21, 2025, Heathrow Airport, Europe's busiest, suffered a catastrophic power outage that led to the cancellation…

Omnidian Acquires Australia's Solar Service Guys to Expand Global Reach

SEATTLE - In a strategic move aimed at boosting its presence in the global renewable energy market, Seattle-based Omnidian has…

Trump's Oil Policies Spark Shift in Wall Street's Energy Strategy

NEW YORK - The global energy finance sector, worth a staggering $1.4 trillion, is undergoing a significant transformation, largely due…

EV Fires Raise Health Concerns for Firefighters

MIAMI - As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, the risks posed by EV fires to firefighters are becoming an…

Energy Vault Secures $28M for California Green Hydrogen Microgrid

CALIFORNIA - Energy Vault, a prominent energy storage and technology company, recently secured US$28 million in project financing for its…

Ford's Washington Meeting: Energy Tariffs and Trade Tensions with U.S

WASHINGTON DC - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's recent high-stakes diplomatic trip to Washington, D.C., underscores the delicate trade tensions between…

Freezing Rain Causes Widespread Power Outages in Quebec

MONTREAL - A significant weather event struck Quebec in late March 2025, as a powerful ice storm caused widespread disruptions…

Ontario to Rely on Battery Storage to Meet Rising Energy Demand

TORONTO - Ontario’s electricity grid is facing increasing demand, prompting the province to invest heavily in battery energy storage systems…

BC Hydro Rates to Rise by 3.75% Over Two Years

VANCOUVER - British Columbia's electricity rates will experience a 3.75% increase over the next two years, as confirmed by the…

Integrating AI Data Centers into Canada's Electricity Grids

CALGARY - Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing various sectors, driving demand for data centers that support AI applications. In Canada,…

Canadians Support Tariffs on Energy and Minerals in U.S. Trade Dispute

OTTAWA - A recent survey has revealed that a significant majority of Canadians—approximately 75%—support the implementation of tariffs on energy…

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