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Electricity sales in the U.S. actually dropped over the past 7 years

NEW YORK - Since 2010, the United States has grown by 17 million people, and the gross domestic product (GDP)…

Parked Electric Cars Earn $1,530 From Europe's Power Grids

PARIS - Electric car owners are earning as much as $1,530 a year just by parking their vehicle and feeding…

Taiwan's economic minister resigns over widespread power outage

TAIPEI - Taiwan's economic minister resigned after power was knocked out in many parts of Taiwan, including capital Taipei's business and…

Toshiba, Tohoku Electric Power and Iwatani start development of large H2 energy system

TOKYO - Toshiba Corporation, Tohoku Electric Power Co. and Iwatani Corporation have announced they will construct and operate a large-scale…

Student group asking government for incentives on electric cars

PEI - Noah Ellis, assistant director of Renewable Transport P.E.I., is asking government to introduce incentives for Islanders to buy…

Sparking change: what Tesla's Model 3 could mean for electric utilities

WASHINGTON - Tesla recently announced delivery of the first 30 production units of its Model 3 electric vehicle (EV). EV technology…

EPA moves to rewrite limits for coal power plant wastewater

WASHINGTON - The Environmental Protection Agency says it plans to scrap an Obama-era measure limiting water pollution from coal-fired power…

San Diego utility offers $10,000 off Nissan Leaf, BMW i3 electric cars

SAN DIEGO - For southern California residents, it's an excellent time to start considering the purchase of a BMW i3…

Canada could be electric, connected and clean — if it chooses

TORONTO - So, how do we get there?

We're already on our way.

The final weeks of 2016 delivered some…

Trends in Electricity Prices in Europe: Expect More Volatility

LONDON - European electricity markets are constantly changing. Revisions of regulations and new laws, e.g. the Electricity Market Act in…

Why power companies should be investing in carbon-free electricity

SAN FRANCISCO - When utility executives make decisions about building new power plants, a lot rides on their choices. Depending…

U.S. Electricity Sales Projections Continue to Fall

NEW YORK - Electricity producers and distributors are in an unusual business. The product they provide is available to all…

Ontario looks to build on electricity deal with Quebec

TORONTO - Ontario is negotiating a possible agreement to buy electricity from Quebec, but the government is disputing a published…

Shell’s strategic move into electricity

LONDON - Royal Dutch Shell’s decision to sell electricity direct to industrial customers is an intelligent and creative one. The…

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