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Meeting the rising demand for electricity in Europe

LONDON - One of the few certainties in the energy industry right now is that demand for electricity will rise…

Power Demand Seen Holding Firm In Europe’s Latest Lockdown

BERLIN - European power demand is likely to hold up in the second round of national lockdown restrictions, with fluctuations…

Volvo Trucks to launch complete range of electric trucks in Europe in 2021

PARIS - According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global electric truck market generated $422.5M (approx €355.1M)…

General Motors to add 3,000 jobs focused on electric vehicles

WASHINGTON - General Motors plans to hire 3,000 new employees largely focused on software development as the company accelerates its…

Wind power grows despite Covid-19

WASHINGTON - Wind power will continue to show record growth over the next five years despite the impacts of the…

Why a green recovery goes far deeper than wind energy

LONDON - THE “green recovery” joins the growing list of Covid-era political maxims, suggesting a bright and environmentally sustainable post-pandemic…

American wind power congratulates President-elect Biden on his victory.

WASHINGTON - American wind power congratulates President-elect Biden on his victory. "We look forward to collaborating with his administration and…

Rolls-Royce signs MoU with Exelon for compact nuclear power stations

LONDON - Rolls-Royce and Exelon Generation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to pursue the potential for Exelon Generation to…

When did BC Hydro really know about Site C dam stability issues? Utilities watchdog wants to know

VANCOUVER - The watchdog B.C. Utilities Commission has sent BC Hydro 70 questions about the troubled Site C dam, asking…

Ontario unveils new tax breaks, subsidized hydro plan to spur economic recovery from COVID-19

TORONTO - The Ontario government's latest plan to help businesses survive and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic includes a suite…

Canada Makes Historic Investments in Tidal Energy in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX - Canada has an abundance of renewable energy sources that are helping power our country's clean growth future and…

18% of electricity generated in Canada in 2019 came from fossil fuels

CALGARY - California recently announced that it plans to ban the sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035, Ontario has invested…

Biden seen better for Canada’s energy sector

CALGARY - There is little doubt among industry associations, the Conference Board of Canada and C.D. Howe Institute that a…

Is it finally time to buy an electric car?

LOS ANGELES - Electric cars now drive farther, charge faster and come in nearly every price range. But when GMC…

Four Facts about Covid and U.S. Electricity Consumption

WASHINGTON - This is an important turning point for the United States. We have a long road ahead. But one…

3-layer non-medical masks now recommended by Canada's top public health doctor

TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada is now recommending Canadians choose three-layer non-medical masks with a filter layer…

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