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Utilities see benefits in energy storage, even without mandates

WASHINGTON - The rankings do not tally how much energy storage a utility built or owns, but how much was…

Three Mile Island at center of energy debate: Let struggling nuclear plants close or save them

THREE MILE ISLAND - Three Mile Island is at the center of a new conversation about the future of nuclear…

Texas utilities struggle to restore power as Harvey hampers progress

HOUSTON - Hundreds of thousands of Texans were without power along the Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Harvey left parts…

Restoring power to Florida will take 'weeks, not days' in some areas

MIAMI - Parts of Florida could be without electricity for more than a week, as damage from Hurricane Irma will require a…

International Atomic Energy Agency agency commends China's nuclear security

BEIJING - The International Atomic Energy Agency commended China's efforts and accomplishments in nuclear security after conducting its first nuclear security advisory mission to…

Dewa in China to woo renewable energy firms

BEIJING - A high-level delegation from Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) recently visited China in bid to build closer ties with Chinese renewable…

Tesla plans to reveal electric transport truck in October

LONDON - Tesla is likely to unveil its electric articulated transport truck in October, chief executive Elon Musk said on Thursday.

The…

Australian operator warns of reduced power reserves

Adelaide - Australia’s electricity operator has warned of a shortfall in generation and reduced power reserves on the horizon.

The Australian…

China, Cambodia agree to nuclear energy cooperation

BEIJING - Cambodia has signed a memorandum of understanding with China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) on cooperation in the peaceful…

FPL stages massive response to Irma but power may not be back for days or weeks

MIAMI - Teams of Florida Power & Light linemen, assisted by thousands of out-of-state utility workers, scrambled across Florida Monday to…

Crowds plug into electric vehicle event in Regina

REGINA - Crowds in Regina were revved up with excitement for electric cars this weekend.

On Saturday, Electric Mobility Canada hosted the 3rd annual national…

Opinion: Would we use Site C's electricity?

VANCOUVER - There are valid reasons not to build the Site C dam. There are also valid reasons to build…

Canadian power crews head to Irma-hit Florida to help restore service

TORONTO - Hundreds of Canadian power crews are heading to Florida to help restore power to millions of people affected…

Ontario sending 200 workers to help restore power in Florida

TORONTO - Hurricane Irma has left nearly 7 million homes in the southern United States without power and two Ontario…

Maritime Electric team works on cleanup in Turks and Caicos

TORONTO - Maritime Electric has sent a crew to help in the clean up and power restoration of Turks and…

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