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A general view of electric lines as demand for power surges during a period of hot weather in Houston, Texas, U.S. June 27, 2023. REUTERS/Callaghan O’Hare/ File Photo
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Texas power demand set to break record during heat wave, grid operator says

The grid operator also said the power network was operating normally, with enough supply available to meet expected demand.

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Google is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Energix signs long-term solar power deal with Google

Energix Renewables will supply electricity and renewable energy credits generated from its solar projects to the tech giant.

A Waymo self-driving vehicle moves through an intersection in Chandler Arizona, U.S., December 2, 2017.  REUTERS/Natalie Behring/File Photo
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Alphabet’s Waymo robotaxi unit doubles its paid rides in three months

Robotaxi firm Waymo registers 100,000 paid rides per week after expanding into new areas with 700 total vehicles.

FILE PHOTO: United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain speaks to the attendees during a campaign rally for U.S. Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz in Romulus, Michigan, U.S., August 7, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca cook/File Photo
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Stellantis says Illinois investment plans delayed

United Auto Workers warns of potential action as Stellantis delays Illinois factory plans.

FILE PHOTO: Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words "Artificial Intelligence AI" in this illustration taken, February 19, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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AI startup Recogni unveils new method to slash power usage

Artificial intelligence startup hopes to reduce AI power consumption with innovative way of computing.

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks at a campaign event in Asheville, North Carolina, U.S. August 14, 2024. REUTERS/Jonathan Drake/File Photo
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Trump says he’ll consider scrapping ‘ridiculous’ EV tax credit

Tax credits and incentives are not generally a very good thing, Trump said, adding he would tap Elon Musk for a cabinet or...

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he holds a campaign rally in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S. August 17, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo
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Trump pledges to end pollution rule, block steel merger

Trump will reiterate he would block Nippon Steel's planned purchase of U.S. Steel and move to rescind Biden's power plant pollution rules.

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Joe Biden holds up a wind turbine size comparison chart while launching the Federal-State Offshore Wind Implementation Partnership, at the White House in Washington, U.S., June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
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US issues floating wind research lease to state of Maine

The Biden administration issued a lease for Maine's floating wind project, advancing offshore wind technology in deep waters.

FILE PHOTO: A Stellantis sign is seen outside its headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S., June 10, 2021.   REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File Photo
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UAW workers at Stellantis could strike over Illinois plant reopening

Several UAW locals at Stellantis plan grievances, claiming the automaker breached investment commitments, potentially leading to a strike.

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One killed in offshore natural gas pipeline explosion in Louisiana

An offshore natural gas pipeline that exploded near Venice, Louisiana, on Saturday night, killing one person, was owned by Whitney Oil and Gas,...

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