Focus on Utilities
Still unable to find equipment makers, New Jersey offshore wind project seeks 2nd delay
New Jersey's offshore wind project seeks a second delay due to ongoing challenges in securing turbine equipment amid market volatility.
Puerto Rico’s power grid collapses; could take two days to restore service
Puerto Rico woke up in darkness on Tuesday morning after a power grid failure left nearly all of the island without electricity.
Pennsylvania governor complains to regulator about PJM’s power market rules
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has filed a complaint against PJM Interconnection, urging changes to prevent soaring electricity costs.
Pylon wars: Battle between builders and ‘blockers’ mounts across UK
Plans to build thousands of new pylons in rural UK to meet clean power targets face backlash from communities across the country.
Duke Energy files to recover $1.1 billion in hurricane costs
Duke Energy seeks to recover $1.1B from hurricane costs, raising residential bills by $21 per 1,000 kWh in March 2025.
Climate-friendly electricity sees big battery projects soar again for 2024
In 2024, U.S. battery storage surged 71 per cent, reaching 24 GWh, offering cleaner energy and reducing reliance on polluting plants.
Manitoba government questioned over push for rate freeze on electricity
Manitoba Hydro posted a net loss of $157 million in the last fiscal year and is set to end up in the red...
More than 200,000 homes without power in Bosnia after Balkan snowstorm
The snowfall had stopped on Wednesday, when the Catholic population was celebrating Christmas.
Russia attacks Ukraine energy system in major missile strike, Kyiv says
On Christmas Day, Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, injuring six and killing one.
Russia calls gas sales to Europe ‘complicated’ as deal with Ukraine nears end
Russia's gas transit through Ukraine faces uncertainty as Kyiv will not renew its deal, impacting Slovakia and others reliant on this supply.
