Focus on Electricity
Big banks in EU urged to step up on sustainable finance in 2025
Europe's largest banks, including Barclays and HSBC, are urged to enhance sustainable finance efforts amid rising investor scrutiny.
Indianapolis grapples with low compliance on energy benchmarking requirement for large buildings
Indianapolis faces low compliance with its energy benchmarking ordinance, requiring large buildings to report energy use by 2024.
Japan to make renewables top power source by 2040
Japan aims for renewables to supply 40-50 per cent of its electricity by 2040, reducing reliance on coal and gas while boosting nuclear...
Adani deal under bribery scrutiny was approved against officials’ advice
Andhra Pradesh signed a $490M solar deal with SECI, primarily benefiting Adani Green, now under U.S. scrutiny for alleged bribery.
US Energy Department identifies three priority regions for electric transmission boost
DOE identifies three key regions for new electric transmission infrastructure to address rising demand and enhance reliability.
Britain’s turbines set new wind record ‘taking centre stage in clean energy mix’
Britain’s turbines set a new maximum wind record, topping 22,000 megawatts for the first time on Sunday, figures indicate.
EU watchdog frees green bonds from fund naming rules
The EU allows green bond funds to invest in bonds from big polluters, easing previous restrictions and supporting decarbonization efforts.
Italy’s Erg secures 243-million-euro EIB loan for renewable energy projects
The loan will cover more than 50 per cent of the total cost of projects as it is linked to REPowerEU, the EU's...
After 65,000 years caring for this land, First Nations peoples are now key to Australia’s clean energy revolution
Australia's clean energy surge must ensure First Nations peoples are supported to access its economic and employment benefits.
Premiers united in fight against threatened tariffs despite ‘chaos’ in Ottawa: Ford
Canada's premiers are meeting in Toronto to address Trump's proposed 25 per cent tariffs, focusing on trade, border security, and healthcare.
