Focus on Electricity
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
Finalized tax credit for cleaner hydrogen gets a cautious OK from some environmental groups
Biden's new tax credit for cleaner hydrogen production aims to cut emissions but raises concerns over potential loopholes.
Biden team offers nuclear path to hydrogen tax credit
The new rules settle one of the last and most contentious issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
Trump demands end to North Sea ‘windmills’ in swipe at UK energy policy
North Sea production has declined from a peak of 4.4 million barrels of oil per day to around 1.3 million today.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
Constellation inks $1 billion deal to supply US government with nuclear power
Constellation Energy wins a record $1B contract to supply nuclear power to 13 U.S. federal agencies, starting in 2025.
Equinor secures $3 billion financing for U.S. Empire Wind 1 project
The company expects the total capital investments to be around $5 billion.
PJM responds to Pennsylvania Governor’s complaint over power market rules
PJM Interconnection responded to PA Governor Shapiro's complaint, citing power shortages due to rapid data center expansion.
US to issue hydrogen credit rule this week, with path for nuclear, sources say
The long-awaited guidance will provide a pathway for hydrogen produced using nuclear power to access the credits, sources told Reuters.
