Focus on Utilities
UK, Germany electricity cleanest on record in 2024
Renewable energy like wind and solar accounted for 59 per cent of production in Germany, while in Britain it stood at 45 per...
Moscow-backed enclave in Moldova feels pain from lack of Russian gas
Russia cuts gas to Transdniestria, crippling Moldova’s energy and escalating regional tensions amid EU gas supply struggles.
Illinois confident it can continue clean energy progress under Trump, but path expected to be harder
Illinois clean energy advocates rely on state laws like FEJA and CEJA to advance goals amid challenges from a Trump presidency.
UK’s Labour Party accused of ‘rank hypocrisy’ over pledge to cut energy bills
During the general election campaign, the party said it would reduce annual household power bills by £300 by 2030.
Slovakia will discuss retaliation after Ukraine’s gas transit ‘sabotage’, says Fico
Slovakia mulls cutting electricity to Ukraine and reducing aid after gas transit halts, citing 500 million euros in potential losses.
Analysis: UK’s electricity was cleanest ever in 2024
In 2024, UK electricity was cleaner than ever, with CO2 emissions per unit down by over two-thirds compared to 2014.
Constellation inks $1 billion deal to supply US government with nuclear power
Constellation Energy wins a record $1B contract to supply nuclear power to 13 U.S. federal agencies, starting in 2025.
Russian gas era in Europe ends as Ukraine stops transit
Russia has halted gas exports to Europe via Ukraine as the transit deal expired on January 1, 2025, ending a decade-long route.
End of Russian gas via Ukraine sparks unease in eastern Europe
Ukraine has halted Russian gas transit to Europe, prompting Moldova's state of emergency and Slovakia's threats of retaliation.
PJM responds to Pennsylvania Governor’s complaint over power market rules
PJM Interconnection responded to PA Governor Shapiro's complaint, citing power shortages due to rapid data center expansion.
