Focus on Electricity
Trump’s energy agenda: More drilling, less renewables, and a second exit from the Paris Agreement
Trump plans to expand drilling, halt offshore wind projects, boost gas exports, and re-exit the Paris Agreement.
Berlin considers full Uniper exit, targets deal after summer, sources say
Germany considers selling its full Uniper stake, exploring re-IPO or private equity sale amid post-crisis recovery plans.
Illinois lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform
Lawmakers pass a modest clean-energy bill addressing budget gaps, industry hurdles, and setting up future battery storage studies.
Tech sector’s energy transition draws attention at Vegas show
CES signals a shift as tech and energy sectors converge to tackle soaring power demands from AI and cloud computing.
US official warns Puerto Rico of weak power generation as it prepares for a Trump administration
US Energy Sec warns Puerto Rico needs more power generation amid ongoing blackouts and grid struggles post-hurricane.
Why are UK gas stores lower than usual, and how is the overall supply looking?
UK gas storage dangerously low amid freezing snap, but diverse supply sources ease immediate shortage fears.
Constellation Energy to buy Calpine in blockbuster $16.4 billion US power deal
The deal comes at a time when electricity demand is expected to rise to record highs.
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Southwest Minnesota has the state’s densest concentration of wind turbines and is increasingly attracting solar developers, too.
EU’s 2024 new wind capacity less than half amount needed for climate goal, industry group says
Wind power provided 20% of the electricity consumed in Europe last year.
Tajikistan bets on giant dam to solve electricity crisis
Amid chronic shortages, Tajikistan has revived a Soviet-era mega-project to build the world's highest dam.
