Enemies of Energy: GRID Alternatives

Nordic datacentre investments surge amid tightening licence rules

Strains on national power grids in the Nordic region are pushing the region’s governments towards tougher regulation

US extreme heat broke power demand record on largest grid

Power demand on the largest U.S. grid surged to a record this week as a searing heat dome continues to hover over the east of the country on Friday, halting some Independence Day festivities in the nation’s capital. PJM Interconnection LLC, a ...

Nextpower: Powering On Across The Power Sector

Nextpower: Powering On Across The Power Sector

Ohio's grid operator seeks emergency powers to bypass emissions rules as historic heatwave looms

The operator of the nation’s largest electrical grid has asked the federal government for emergency authority to bypass environmental regulations and run massive backup generators to avoid rolling blackouts during a dangerous heatwave expected this week.

Danger of unchecked power

Danger of unchecked power

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Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, said modernising the national electricity grid remains a top priority to enhance its capacity to integrate renewable energy, maximise the country’s vast solar and wind resources, and ensure a stable and reliable electricity supply. Esmat made the remarks during a meeting on Saturday with Gong Yu, [] The post Egypt prioritises power grid upgrade to accelerate renewable energy expansion appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Enemies of Energy: League of Conservation Voters (LCV)

The LCV is the political enforcement arm of the anti-energy movement.

The 2026 Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Batteries and Whole-Home Backup Power

Energy independence has evolved from a niche luxury to a household standard across the US. As grid unreliability and rising power bills challenge modern living, securing a stable electricity source remains a top priority. Recent technological leaps mean that simply having panels on the roof is no longer enough. Complete energy autonomy now relies on [] The post The 2026 Homeowner’s Guide to Solar Batteries and Whole-Home Backup Power appeared first on BNO News.

Blue states’ higher electricity costs a result of net zero policies, analysis shows

Proponents of renewable energy often claim that wind and solar are the cheapest forms of energy and will drive down electricity rates. However, electricity costs continue to rise faster than inflation, with no sign the trend is reversing, even as the amount of wind and solar grows in the grid. Last December, the Always On []...Click to read more

Climate activists take on a new foe: Data centers

As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.

'Historic' Order From Regulator Could Ease Data Center Power Pinch

The country’s top energy regulator has ordered regional grid operators to develop new plans to connect data centers to power as fast as possible while preserving grid reliability and avoiding rising electricity bills for consumers. The action carries...

'We need more power', says grid operator in UK summer first

'We need more power', says grid operator in UK summer first

Renewable Energy Policies Linked to Rising Energy Costs, Economic Strain, Report Says

(NaturalNews) A growing body of evidence indicates that aggressive renewable energy mandates are contributing to higher electricity prices and economic strain in se...

Dynamic energy contract users warned of evening price spike

Households with dynamic energy contracts have been warned to cut their power use on Wednesday evening or face paying sky-high...

The real foundation and future of human progress * WorldNetDaily * by Scott W. Tinker, Real Clear Wire

Source link The world faces a defining challenge: how to provide affordable, reliable energy for a growing population while also reducing environmental impacts. Too often, this is framed as a

655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target: Tracking SDG 7

655 million people still living without electricity underscore urgent need to deliver on universal energy access target: Tracking SDG 7

Driven by desperation: Yemenis resort to dangerous energy alternatives

Solar energy systems are a good alternative to help Yemenis access electricity but there are hidden dangers.

YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data

PETALING JAYA: Keupayaan mendapatkan bekalan elektrik tambahan dikenal pasti sebagai antara cabaran utama yang perlu ditangani segera oleh YTL Power International Berhad dalam usaha merealisasikan sasaran pengembangan agresif pusat data (DC) sehingga kapasiti 2.4 gigawatt (GW), menurut MBSB Research. Firma penyelidikan itu berkata, selain isu bekalan elektrik, syarikat juga memerlukan perbelanjaan modal yang besar bagi ... Read more The post YTL Power berdepan cabaran bekalan elektrik bagi perluasan pusat data appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

NTPC board clears ₹20,456.7 crore Lara Stage-III power project in Chhattisgarh

The project comprises two 800 MW units to help meet rising power demand

Energy Minister Urges People to Cut Air Conditioning Use After Announcing €1.5B Green Development

Just a few hours after Minister for Economy and Energy István Kapitány announced a 1.5 billion EU-funded program for the green modernization of Hungary’s electricity grid, he called on the public to reduce household electricity consumption in order to ease pressure on the system, which has been strained by widespread air conditioner use. The Minister [] The post Energy Minister Urges People to Cut Air Conditioning Use After Announcing 1.5B Green Development appeared first on Hungary Today.

Italian homes are getting free solar power from Spain. Could it happen here?

Imagine cutting your electricity bill without installing a single solar panel on your roof. No building work, no expensive equipment []

Zaporozhye Region partially de-energized by Ukrainian attacks

The power engineers are working to stabilize the region's energy system, Governor Yevgeny Balitsky said

America’s Grid Gamble: Is It Time to Let Private Power Play?

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Energy Firms Call For Urgent Reforms As Global Push For Electrification Gains Momentum

Energy Companies urge policy reforms, grid investments and faster approvals to support electrification amid rising energy market volatility.

Does grid curtailment challenge India’s renewable energy growth?

Renewable energy projects continue to face significant grid curtailment, at 33 as of May 2026, as transmission infrastructure additions lag capacity enhancements

FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects

Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding renewable energy projects, describing them as a priority sector on the government’s agenda. During a meeting with the CEO of Norway’s Scatec Terje Pilskog, Abdelatty said the talks aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt The post FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Zambia : Mphepo Power struggles to make up mind over mega wind farm project

Although the Zambian energy company Mphepo Power and its chairman Sipho Phiri have managed to persuade the renewables division of [...]

Hydro-Québec

Power is out to thousands of Quebec homes and businesses after strong thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening.

Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre

Alberta’s premier claims it’ll probably reduce electricity costs; don’t count on that, though, says the Pembina Institute. The post Danielle Smith announces new power-plant for AI data centre appeared first on rabble.ca.

Manitoba has big dreams for wind farms. Not every small town wants to host one

Imagine an emissions-free, Indigenous-owned energy project — with turbines twice as tall as anything else nearby. Inside the complicated conversation over a wind farm proposal in Polonia, Man.

To achieve independence, Europe needs an electrification revolution

We need to build more wind farms. We need to install more solar panels. And in countries that choose nuclear energy, we need to develop the next generation of power plants and technologies. By doing all of this, we can free our economies from expensive imports of fossil fuels, and instead drive them forward with our own clean, affordable energy

Half of Crimea without electricity after Ukrainian strikes, Russian proxy claims

We are seeing almost daily attacks on Crimea's energy infrastructure, occupation authority spokesperson Oleg Kryuchkov said.

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

Electrifying homes, vehicles, switching to solar power, could save NZ billions: Rewiring Aotearoa report

'Energy poverty' explodes as Labor costs Australians $23 billion

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan says soaring power bills and rising energy poverty expose Labor's failure to deliver on its promise to cut household electricity costs. “The total figure, $23 billion nationwide, is how much they’ve gone up by, and that’s over $1000 for most average households; this is when they were promised to go down by $275,” Mr Tehan told Sky News host Chris Kenny. “Chris Bowen remains as hapless as ever about trying to address this and fix this, and he’s blindly still pursuing his renewables-only approach. “It’s a disgrace; we’ve seen the number of people hit with energy poverty increase now to be over 250,000 households, and they do not seem to care that this number continues to grow under their policies.”

South Africa Electricity Tariff Increase: Experts Analyze the July 1 Hikes

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng — As the latest South Africa electricity tariff increase takes effect this month, households are bracing for higher utility bills right in the middle of winter. Approved by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for the 2026/27 municipal financial year, the steep municipal electricity tariffs have sparked widespread concern. Energy expert []

Which Is the Better Energy ETF, the Alerian MLP or VanEck's NLR Focused on Uranium and Nuclear?

Compare concentrated energy infrastructure exposure with a diversified nuclear power play as you weigh income, risk, and sector focus for your portfolio.

Global Energy Crisis: Experts Call for Sustainable Solutions

Experts emphasise the need for sustainable energy solutions amid an ongoing global energy crisis affecting economies worldwide.

Rooftop Solar Panels Commissioned At University Of The Bahamas

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - As the country continues to face outages and rising electricity costs, the Ministry of Energy continues its push toward a more sustainable energy future.

Indonesia secures energy alternatives amid US-Iran peace talks

The Indonesian government is actively securing alternative energy sources to guarantee domestic energy security amid ...