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Europe to Weigh Emergency Measures to Limit Electricity Prices

PARIS - The European Union should consider emergency measures in the coming weeks that could include temporary limits on electricity…

How Ukraine Unplugged from Russia and Joined Europe's Power Grid with Unprecedented Speed

LONDON - On February 24 Ukraine’s electric grid operator disconnected the country’s power system from the larger Russian-operated network to…

Why rolling back European electricity prices is tougher than appears

BERLIN - Nothing grabs politicians' attention faster than angry voters, and they've had plenty to be furious about as natural…

Centrica acquires battery storage project that could "unlock North Sea wind energy potential"

LONDON - CENTRICA Business Solutions has secured the development rights for a fully consented 30MW 2hr battery storage plant in…

Hydro-Quebec adopts a corporate structure designed to optimize the energy transition

MONTREAL - As Hydro-Québec prepares to play a key role in the transition to a low-carbon economy, the complexity of…

BC Hydro completes major milestone on Site C transmission line work

VANCOUVER - The second and final 500 kilovolt, 75 kilometre transmission line on the Site C project has been completed…

Ontario utilities team up to warn customers about ongoing scams

TORONTO - Five of Ontario's largest utilities have joined forces to raise awareness about ongoing sophisticated scams targeting utility customers.

Some…

San Diego Gas & Electric Orders Mitsubishi Power Emerald Storage Solution

SAN DIEGO - San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), a regulated public utility that provides energy service to 3.7…

DOE Awards $32 Million to Accelerate Next-Generation Building Upgrades

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $32 million to fund over 30 next-generation building retrofit projects…

DOE Issues Two LNG Export Authorizations

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today issued two long-term orders authorizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from…

DOE Announces $5 Million to Launch Lithium-Battery Workforce Initiative

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), in coordination with the U.S. Department of Labor and the AFL-CIO, today…

Hitachi Energy to accelerate sustainable mobility in Germany's biggest city

BERLIN - Grid-eMotion Fleet smart charging solution to help the City of Berlin reach its goal of a zero-emission bus…

Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy complete largest wind project constructed in North America

CHICAGO - Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions and GE Renewable Energy,…

BC Hydro electric vehicle fast charging site operational in Lillooet

LILLOOET - A new BC Hydro electric vehicle fast charging site is now operational in Lillooet with a design that…

Hydro One Networks Inc. - Ivy, ONroute and Canadian Tire make it easy to charge your next road trip

TORONTO - Electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now charge at 10 ONroute locations along Highways 401 and 400.

Ivy Charging Network,…

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