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DOE Announces $34 Million to Improve America?s Power Grid

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has earmarked $34 million for 12 innovative projects across 11 states to…

Fixing California's electric grid is like repairing a car while driving

LOS ANGELES - Mark Rothleder, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President at the California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which…

Renewables Poised to Eclipse Coal in Global Power Generation by 2025

WASHINGTON - The International Energy Agency's latest Electricity 2024 report predicts that renewable energy sources will surpass coal in global…

U.S. Electric Vehicle Sales Soar Into 2024

WASHINGTON - Contrary to any skepticism, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States is not dwindling. Data…

U.S. Residents Averaged Fewer Power Outages in 2022

WASHINGTON - In 2022, U.S. electricity consumers on average experienced about 5.5 hours of power disruptions, a decrease from nearly…

Octopus Energy and Ukraine's DTEK enter Energy Talks

KYIV - Octopus Energy, a prominent UK energy firm, has begun preliminary conversations with Ukraine's DTEK regarding potential collaboration to…

Clean Energy Accounts for 50% of Germany's Electricity

BERLIN - For the first time, renewable energy sources have surpassed half of Germany's electricity production this year, as indicated…

Is a Resurgence of Nuclear Energy Possible in Germany?

BERLIN - A year has passed since Germany deactivated its last three nuclear power plants, marking a significant shift in…

UK Anticipates a 16% Decrease in Energy Bills in April

LONDON - Households in Great Britain are set to experience a significant reduction in energy costs this spring, with bills…

Setbacks at Hinkley Point C Challenge UK's Energy Blueprint

LONDON - Vincent de Rivaz, former CEO of EDF, confidently announced in 2016 the commencement of the UK's first nuclear…

BC announces grid development, job creation

VANCOUVER - BC Hydro is gearing up for a decade of extensive construction to enhance British Columbia's electrical system, supporting…

Canadian Electricity Grids Increasingly Exposed to Harsh Weather

TORONTO - The recent alerts in Alberta's electricity grid during extreme cold have highlighted a broader North American issue, where…

Western Canada drought impacting hydropower production as reservoirs run low

WINNIPEG - Severe drought conditions in Western Canada are compelling two hydroelectricity-dependent provinces, British Columbia and Manitoba, to import power…

British Columbia Accelerates Clean Energy Shift

VANCOUVER - In a significant move towards a clean energy transition, British Columbia has announced a substantial $36-billion investment to…

Ontario will refurbish Pickering B NGS

TORONTO - The Ontario government has announced its intention to revitalize the venerable Pickering nuclear power station, which has been…

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