Electricity News in December 2024

A New Era for Churchill Falls: Newfoundland and Labrador Secures Billions in Landmark Deal with Quebec

Churchill Falls NL-Quebec Agreement boosts hydropower revenues, revises power purchase pricing, expands transmission lines, and…
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Russian Strikes on Western Ukraine Cause Power Outages

Ukraine Energy Grid Attacks intensify as missile strikes and drone raids hit power plants, substations,…
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Ukrainians Find New Energy Solutions to Overcome Winter Blackouts

Ukraine Winter Energy Crisis highlights blackouts, damaged grid, and resilient solutions: solar panels, generators, wood…
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TotalEnergies to Acquire German Renewables Developer VSB for US$1.65 Billion

TotalEnergies VSB Acquisition accelerates renewable energy growth, expanding wind and solar portfolios across Germany and…
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TagEnergy Launches France’s Largest Battery Storage Platform

TagEnergy France Battery Storage Platform enables grid flexibility, stability, and resilience across France, storing wind…
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First Reactor Installed at the UK’s Latest Nuclear Power Station

Hinkley Point C Reactor Installation signals UK energy security, nuclear power expansion, and low-carbon baseload,…
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Bomb Cyclone Leaves Half a Million Without Power in Western Washington

Western Washington Bomb Cyclone unleashed gale-force winds, torrential rain, and coastal flooding, causing massive power…
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New York Finalizes Contracts for 23 Renewable Projects Totaling 2.3 GW

New York Renewable Energy Contracts secure 23 projects totaling 2.3 GW, spanning offshore wind, solar,…
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Medicine Hat Grant Winners to Upgrade Grid and Use AI for Energy Savings

Medicine Hat Smart Grid AI modernizes electricity distribution with automation, sensors, and demand response, enhancing…
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Should California Fund Biofuels or Electric Vehicles?

California Biofuels vs EV Subsidies examines tradeoffs in decarbonization, greenhouse gas reductions, clean energy deployment,…
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Trump's Vision of U.S. Energy Dominance Faces Real-World Constraints

U.S. Energy Dominance envisions deregulation, oil and gas growth, LNG exports, pipelines, and geopolitical leverage,…
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Trump Tariff Threat Delays Quebec's Green Energy Bill

Quebec Energy Bill Tariff Delay disrupts Canada-U.S. trade, renewable energy investment, hydroelectric expansion, and clean…
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TTC Bans Lithium-Ion-Powered E-Bikes and Scooters During Winter Months for Safety

TTC Winter E-Bike and E-Scooter Ban addresses lithium-ion battery safety, mitigating fire risk on Toronto…
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Tens of Thousands Left Without Power as 'Bomb Cyclone' Strikes B.C. Coast

British Columbia Bomb Cyclone disrupts coastal travel with severe wind gusts, heavy rainfall, widespread power…
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Alberta's Rising Electricity Prices

Alberta Last-Resort Power Rate Reform outlines consumer protection against market volatility, price spikes, and wholesale…
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Ontario's Clean Electricity Regulations: Paving the Way for a Greener Future

Ontario Clean Electricity Regulations accelerate renewable energy adoption, drive emissions reduction, and modernize the smart…
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