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Can Europe's atomic reactors bridge the gap to an emissions-free future?

PARIS - Shaken by the loss of Russian natural gas since the invasion of Ukraine, European countries are questioning whether…

France's nuclear power stations to limit energy output due to high river temperatures

PARIS - The high temperature warning has come early this year but will affect fewer nuclear power plants.

High temperatures could…

Germany should stop lecturing France on nuclear power, says Eon boss

BERLIN - Germany should stop trying to impose its views on nuclear power on the rest of the EU, the…

Wind Leading Power

LONDON - Wind turbines have generated more electricity than gas for the first time in the UK.

In the first three…

More pylons needed to ensure 'lights stay on' in Scotland, says renewables body

GLASGOW - Renewable energy in Scotland is being held back by outdated grid infrastructure, industry leaders said, as they warned…

New Texas will bill electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 a year

DALLAS - Plano resident Tony Federico bought his Tesla five years ago in part because he hated spending lots of…

Gas-electric hybrid vehicles get a boost in the US from Ford, others

NEW YORK - Hybrid gasoline-electric vehicles may not be dying as fast as some predicted in the auto sector’s rush…

States have big hopes for renewable energy. Get ready to pay for it.

ALBANY - A generational push to tackle climate change in New York is quickly becoming a pocketbook issue headed into…

Data Show Clean Power Increasing, Fossil Fuel Decreasing in California

SACRAMENTO - Data from the California Energy Commission (CEC) highlight California’s continued progress toward building a more resilient grid, achieving…

Closure of 3 Southern California power plants likely to be postponed

SACRAMENTO - Temperatures in many California cities are cooling down this week, but a debate is simmering on how to…

Canada's looming power problem is massive but not insurmountable: report

OTTAWA - Canada must build more electricity generation in the next 25 years than it has over the last century…

Federal net-zero electricity regulations will permit some natural gas power generation

OTTAWA - After facing pushback from Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada's draft net-zero electricity regulations — released today — will permit…

Manitoba's electrical demand could double in next 20 years: report

WINNIPEG - Electrical demand in Manitoba could more than double in the next 20 years, according to a new report…

Energy minister unveils Ontario's plan to address growing energy needs

TORONTO - Energy Minister Todd Smith has announced a new plan that outlines the actions the government is taking to…

Yukon eyes connection to B.C. electricity grid

WHITEHORSE - Yukon's energy minister says Canada's push for more green energy and a net-zero electricity grid should spark renewed…

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