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The wind whips embers in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in the Los Angeles area, during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. January 9, 2025. REUTERS/Ringo Chiu/ File Photo
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Around 278,150 houses without power in SoCal Edison service area from wildfires

Two massive LA wildfires have consumed more than 34,000 acres and killed 10.

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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.

FILE PHOTO: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaks during an exchange of notes after his meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed at Putrajaya, Malaysia October 26, 2024. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain/Pool/File Photo
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Malaysia aims to be conduit for diversification of energy and supply chains, PM says

Malaysia aims to become a hub for energy, semiconductors, and Islamic finance, leveraging growth and stable investments.

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More than ore: The pivotal role recycled copper can play in the energy transition

Substantially increasing copper recycling will complement copper from mining and support the supply of minerals needed by the energy transition.

N.L. Premier Andrew Furey and John Hogan, minister of health and community services, take part in the debate of the Churchill Falls memorandum of understanding between Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec in the House of Assembly in St.John's on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025.  THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly
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Adviser says Quebec-N.L. energy deal is ‘very good,’ as Opposition vows not to vote

Newfoundland and Labrador's opposition vowed they will not vote on a draft energy deal with Quebec's hydro utility until it is scrutinized by...

Thick smoke hangs over the skyline of the downtown area after powerful winds fueling devastating wildfires forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes in Los Angeles, California, U.S. January 8, 2025.  Tyler Transki/Handout via REUTERS
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Californian utility SoCal Edison shuts power to over 114,000 customers due to wildfire risk

Southern California Edison cut power to over 110,000 customers amid wildfires threatening 30,000 homes in the Los Angeles area.

John Swinney visited the Coalburn 1 construction site (Jane Barlow/PA)
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Battery storage sites deemed ‘formidable’ for Scotland’s energy future

Scotland secures £800m for Europe’s largest battery storage sites, boosting renewables and grid resilience efforts.

More than 800,000 balcony solar kits were installed in Germany in 2024 (AFP)
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Germans turn to balcony solar panels to save money

Far less powerful than roof panels, balcony solar kits cover only part of a household's energy needs and are used for tasks such...

Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements. A new housing development is seen in Belleville, Ont., on Friday, March 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Ontario launching rebates for energy efficient home renovations and upgrades

Ontario is introducing two new energy efficiency programs, including one offering rebates for certain home improvements.

Total Energy Services Inc. says it is planning $61.9 million in capital spending for 2025.The company's logo is shown in a handout. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO
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Total Energy Services plans $61.9 million in capital spending for 2025

Total Energy to spend $61.9M in 2025 on Canadian rig upgrades, gas compression, and carry forward $16.6M from 2024.

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