Focus on Electricity
US to tighten restrictions on oil, solar and wind energy development to protect sage grouse
Biden proposes tighter energy rules on 6,500 sq miles to protect sage grouse, drawing criticism from environmentalists, industry.
US federal energy revenue falls 10% in 2024, but still among biggest years ever
U.S. federal revenue from energy on public lands fell 10 per cent to $16.4B, driven by softer gas prices and reduced new leasing.
Trump considering Doug Burgum as new ‘energy tsar’ to slash regulations, FT reports
President-elect Donald Trump is considering North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum to be his new "energy tsar", the Financial Times reported on Friday.
Cameco raises annual dividend, reports $7M third-quarter profit
The uranium miner's revenue for the quarter totalled $721 million, up from $575 million in the same quarter last year.
Scottish net zero secretary hopes to use COP29 summit to drive ‘greater action’ on climate change
Holyrood was recently forced to pass legislation to remove the unachievable target of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030 from climate change laws.
Renewable energy offers a cost and opportunity to insurance sector
Renewable energy insurance premiums have surged 20-40 per cent amid soaring claims from extreme weather, stressing insurers’ ESG roles.
Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035
This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...
Wild winds fuel Southern California wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate
Officials Southern California urged residents to be on watch for fast-spreading blazes, power outages and downed trees.
Explainer: China-U.S. talks on critical issues under threat as new Trump era looms
Beijing is already irked by U.S. "green trade barriers" on electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels.
Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference
Trump’s second term may rollback climate policies and emissions cuts as states and cities push forward with clean energy.
