Focus on Electricity
Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra acknowledges heat wave utility bills and deaths should be more of a focus of federal assistance...
US, India, Russia, Japan are building out wind power much too slowly for climate change
Global efforts to triple wind power by 2030, a key commitment from COP28, are falling short, with current projections indicating only a doubling...
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
Can an artificial intelligence system help buildings shift their energy use to times when the electric grid is cleaner?
‘Critical turning point’ for coal poses risks for China’s state power firms: Ember report
China's state-owned enterprises are investing in low-carbon sources and helping push the country’s energy transition towards a “critical turning point” where coal power...
Alberta’s rooftop solar boom driving shady sales tactics, advocates warn
Advocates for renewable energy boom worry Alberta solar panel sales could be affected by bad actors and fraudulent salespeople.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, poll finds
Survey finds 70% say extreme heat in America has had an impact on power bills, with outdoor activities also affected by high temperatures.
Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution
Environmental groups sued Suncor Energy, claiming its Colorado refinery violated air quality laws over 9,000 times.
‘Achievable by 2030’: A roadmap to affordable clean energy for the UK
A report by E3G outlines a path for the UK to achieve low-cost, clean energy by 2030, reducing reliance on volatile gas prices...
Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence
Amid a broader market selloff, utilities stocks have surged, driven by falling Treasury yields, AI-driven demand, and strong dividends.
US allocates $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Boost to US grid resilience will see eight projects across 18 states receive funding to advance energy transition.
