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FILE - This aerial photo shows cooling ponds alongside Dominion Energy's North Anna Power Station along the shores of Lake Anna in Mineral, Va., Aug. 15, 2018. Virginia's largest utility said Wednesday, July 10, 2024, that it will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to help meet growing electricity demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
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Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

The utility will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to help meet growing electricity demands while reducing emissions.

FILE PHOTO: A view of windmills and power lines near Tracy, California, U.S., August 17, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
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Prepare to conserve power, grid operator tells Californians

The operator told customers to conserve energy as forecasts of extreme heat this week are set to raise demand and could strain the...

A drone view shows rain clouds approaching a damaged residence in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl in Surfside Beach, Texas, U.S., July 9, 2024.  REUTERS/Adrees Latif
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Texas power outages hinder Hurricane Beryl recovery, delay oil infrastructure restarts

Critical oil infrastructure in Texas has yet to be restored after state battered by Hurricane Beryl.

FILE PHOTO: A BP Pulse electric vehicle charging point is seen in London, Britain, July 16, 2021. Picture taken July 16, 2021.  REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
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BP signs deal with mall owner Simon Property for over 900 EV chargers

BP Pulse US network set to grow from 2026 with deal signed to provide high-speed chargers at 75 sites.

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India needs steady copper supply for economic growth, energy transition

India needs a steady supply of copper to supports its economic growth and ambitious electrification goals. It also needs a copper strategy to...

Millions more heat pumps will have to be installed in this Parliament (Alamy/PA)
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Analysis: 3m UK homes must install clean heating over next five years

Alternatives to oil and gas boilers must be prioritised in UK's clean heating drive, says innovation charity.

A general view of the capital during sunset from the Tokyo Skytree in Japan, August 18, 2021. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo
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Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data centre

Carbon dioxide emissions and spike in electricity usage among the fears in Akishima as developers plan new data center in Japan.

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Here’s how ‘microgrids’ are empowering regional and remote communities across Australia

The Conversation Australia: Sometimes owned by local communities, renewable energy microgrids are slowly replacing dirty diesel generators.

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows solar panels as they stand on Dave Duttlinger's farmland that he leased to Dunns Bridge Solar LLC in Wheatfield, Indiana, U.S., April 5, 2024.  REUTERS/Jim Vondruska/File Photo
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New US solar duties ‘would raise costs and threaten climate goals’

US solar tariffs could push panel prices up by 66%, warns industry analysis, and threaten the chance to meet 2030 climate goals.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on climate change and renewable energy at the site of the former Brayton Point Power Station in Somerset, Massachusetts, U.S. July 20, 2022. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo
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US offshore wind will fall short of Biden’s 2030 goal, analysis says

Less than half of the target for American offshore wind has been achieved, says industry analysis, as development lags behind China.

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