
Deal Sets Stage for U.S. Floating Wind Turbine Boom
Wind production in California waters could produce far more electricity than current East Coast projects
Wind production in California waters could produce far more electricity than current East Coast projects
The International Energy Agency outlines the steps needed to overhaul energy systems to meet global warming goals
Ransomware is steadily hitting harder. Could banks or subway systems be next?
It is uncertain if a highly divided Congress will pass such a mandate
A sweeping overhaul could make the gas system a much cleaner energy source
A clean energy standard for power plants is the linchpin, although details are thin
An unexpected outage in Colorado allowed engineers to test whether renewable energy and batteries can quickly restart an electric grid
Economics may play a stronger role than fear in steering nuclear power toward a slow decline
Blackouts due to wildfires and wild weather are prompting action
Established prices would be easier to meet than a patchwork of regulations and mandates
Gas trucks fill your vehicle where it is parked
The state simultaneously has the highest-emissions grid in the country and leads the nation in wind power
Energy from neighboring states could have helped Texans survive their extreme winter storm
Issues with natural gas supplies and the grid’s isolation both factored in to the massive outages
Extreme weather is increasingly likely to test electric grids and energy supply systems
A new generation of tech uses heat from the sun to provide clean, salt-free water
Electric cars are great, but higher fuel economy for vehicles of all sizes is better
If the blades can hold up to outdoor conditions, they could help accelerate onshore and offshore wind power
The falling costs of renewables has helped shift political winds around power generation
Though many power companies have set ambitious long-term targets, more immediate action is needed
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