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Baltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid, Join EU System

MOSCOW - In a landmark move towards greater energy independence and European integration, the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia,…

U.S. Ends Support for Ukraine’s Energy Grid Restoration

KYIV - The U.S. government has recently decided to terminate its support for Ukraine's energy grid restoration, a critical initiative…

Berlin Geothermal Plant in El Salvador Set to Launch This Year

BERLIN - El Salvador is set to expand its renewable energy capacity with the inauguration of the 7-MW Berlin binary…

Mike Sangster to Headline Invest in African Energy Forum

PARIS - Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President for Africa at TotalEnergies, will play a pivotal role in the upcoming Invest…

Power Outage Disrupts Morning Routine for Thousands in London

LONDON - A widespread power outage early Monday morning left thousands of residents in London, Ontario, without electricity, causing significant…

Seattle Apartment Fire Caused by Overheated Power Strip

SEATTLE - An early-morning fire in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood severely damaged a three-story apartment building, displacing one resident. The…

The Collapse of Electric Airplane Startup Eviation

NEW YORK - The electric aviation industry was poised to revolutionize the skies, with startups like Eviation Aircraft leading the…

FPL Proposes Significant Rate Hikes Over Four Years

MIAMI - Florida Power & Light (FPL), the state's largest utility provider, has submitted a proposal to the Florida Public…

California Halts Energy Rebate Program Amid Trump Freeze

CALIFORNIA - California’s push for a more energy-efficient future has hit a significant roadblock as the state pauses a $290…

Power Outage Disrupts Travel at BWI Airport

WASHINGTON DC - On the morning of March 3, 2025, a major power outage at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport…

DP Energy Sells 325MW Solar Park to Medicine Hat

MONTREAL - DP Energy, an Irish renewable energy developer, has finalized the sale of the Saamis Solar Park—a 325 megawatt…

Tariff Threats Boost Support for Canadian Energy Projects

TORONTO - In recent months, the Canadian energy sector has experienced a shift in public and political attitudes toward infrastructure…

B.C. Streamlines Regulatory Process for Clean Energy Projects

VANCOUVER - In a decisive move to bolster clean energy initiatives, the government of British Columbia (B.C.) has announced plans…

B.C. Challenges Alberta's Electricity Export Restrictions

CALGARY - In a move that underscores the complexities of Canada's interprovincial energy relationships, the government of British Columbia (B.C.)…

Ford Threatens to Cut U.S. Electricity Exports Amid Trade Tensions

OTTAWA - In a move that underscores the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the United States, Ontario Premier Doug…

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