Focus on Infrastructure
US to spend $7.3 billion on rural clean energy projects
Rural electric cooperatives get a boost from the Inflation Reduction Act as 16 projects funded to bring down costs and increase reliability.
Mountain Valley Pipeline test failure due to manufacturer defect, not corrosion: report
A May rupture of the Mountain Valley Pipeline in Virginia was due to a manufacturer defect, not corrosion, a report says.
Biden preparing to block Nippon’s US Steel takeover: report
U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to block Nippon Steel's acquisition of U.S. Steel, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday, citing three unnamed...
Competition in South Africa’s electricity market: new law paves the way, but it won’t be a smooth ride
South Africa electricity market reform: It's a process that evolves over years as technologies and markets change. It is not a destination.
US Steel warns plants could close without Nippon sale
U.S. Steel warns of potential Pennsylvania closures if Nippon Steel takeover is blocked; both parties oppose the sale.
Two resign from Ukrainian grid’s board to protest chief’s dismissal
Ukrenergo resignations are a protest against the 'politically motivated' termination of Volodymyr Kudrytskyi, as conflict with Russia continues.
Scaling decarbonization: What Massachusetts can teach us about meeting climate goals
Decarbonizing buildings is key to climate goals, requiring accessible, affordable retrofits through a strong, streamlined market.
Senators want Biden to lower South Korean import quota for piping products
Three U.S. senators urged the Biden administration to lower import quotas on South Korean drilling pipes, citing job losses.
Quantum computers can accelerate the transition to net zero power grids
Quantum computing could revolutionize grid optimization, helping plan and operate net-zero power grids, crucial for the UK's energy transition.
Kamala Harris says she will not ban fracking as president
"As president, I will not ban fracking," Harris said in an interview aired on Thursday evening.
