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UK’s small power plants face higher cyber risk into 2030s despite Iran-linked hack
A small UK gas power plant was shut down for four days in an Iran-linked cyber-attack, yet the government won’t require improved cybersecurity standards for hundreds of similar facilities until 2030.
Poland’s Coal Problem Has Changed
Poland’s coal-generated electricity fell from 72.5% in 2021 to 52.7% in 2025, while renewables reached 31.4%, but natural gas is also growing alongside the clean energy transition.
Solar Power Leaps Key Cost Barrier In Electricity-Deprived Nations
Solar power has become more economical than coal and natural gas in electricity-deprived nations, according to a new analysis, marking a significant shift in energy accessibility for developing countries.
Appeal Halts Public Lands Data Center in Nevada Before Construction Begins
A federal appeals panel has halted construction on a proposed data center near Boulder City, Nevada, citing inadequate environmental review by the Trump administration.
Sierra Club Urges Texas Senate to Mandate Better Water Reporting and Planning for Data Centers & Power Plants
The Sierra Club urges Texas lawmakers to require data centers and power plants to report water usage, citing concerns about strains on the state’s water resources from rapidly growing data center demand.
Solar & Storage Are Saving Schools Millions. See How These 6 Are Using the Extra Budget Space.
Over 7 million U.S. K-12 students attend solar-powered schools. Six institutions are leveraging solar and storage systems to reduce energy costs and redirect savings toward educational priorities.
REPORT: U.S. Adds 20 GWh of Energy Storage Capacity in Q2, Largest Quarter on Record
The U.S. installed a record 20.2 GWh of energy storage capacity in Q2 2026, bringing first-half installations to 30.8 GWh as the industry continues rapid growth.
Africa’s Solar Boom Is Showing Up On Rooftops Before It Shows Up In The Statistics
Africa imported substantially more solar modules than official statistics show were deployed in 2025-2026, with satellite imagery and market analysis suggesting significant rooftop installations on commercial buildings.
Ukraine’s Refinery Strikes Force Russia to Process Oil Abroad
Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian refineries have forced Moscow to seek crude oil processing abroad, with Kazakhstan’s Kondensat refinery now handling supplies despite limited capacity to address Russia’s acute fuel shortage.
Energy Security Is Increasing The Value Of Cross-Border Electricity
Cross-border electricity interconnectors are gaining strategic value in Europe as countries pursue energy security through diversified partnerships rather than complete independence following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Venezuela’s Oil Revival Gains Momentum
U.S. oil companies have announced initial deals with Venezuela’s state oil company, marking the beginning of efforts to revitalize the nation’s vast but underutilized oil sector.
Europe Heads Into Winter With Gas Storage at a Two-Decade Low
Europe faces one of its lowest gas storage levels in two decades heading into winter, as Middle East conflict disrupts Qatar’s LNG exports and intensifies global competition for limited supplies.
Trump’s Secret Offshore Wind Payout Benefits Billionaire Donor
The Trump administration agreed to pay German energy company RWE $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind projects, with $900 million flowing to a billionaire donor’s LNG venture.
Utility Customers Could Save Millions from Dominion Coal Plant Retirements, New Expert Analysis Shows
Expert analysis indicates Dominion Energy’s planned coal plant retirements would save ratepayers millions while maintaining grid reliability, though the utility could face significant compliance costs if operations continue beyond 2034.
DoE Begins Tests for Fracked Geothermal
The Department of Energy is conducting tests on hydraulically fractured geothermal systems in Utah to determine whether fracking technology can enable geothermal energy extraction in new locations worldwide.
East Africa’s Oil Rivalry Spurs Multi-Billion-Dollar Projects Across The Region
East African nations are pursuing competing mega-billion-dollar energy infrastructure projects, including a $17 billion refinery in Kenya and a $20 billion energy hub in Tanzania, intensifying regional rivalry over energy dominance.
Egypt’s LNG Comeback Is Set to Start in Cyprus
Egypt’s gas production is declining as demand rises, creating opportunity for Cyprus’s new Cronos LNG project to supply feedstock to Egyptian export infrastructure beginning in 2028.
Georgia PSC Approves Secret OpenAI Contract
Georgia’s Public Service Commission staff approved a contract between Georgia Power and OpenAI for a 3.2 gigawatt data center in Effingham County, drawing criticism from environmental groups over lack of transparency.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union is seeking voluntary recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, though the renewable-focused firm says there is no current staff demand for unionization.
Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s electricity grid operator is securing backup power supplies costing millions of pounds ahead of a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate solar generation on Wednesday evening.
Photovoltaic Windows Have Been Heating Water in a Bucharest Apartment for Two Years
A Bucharest apartment has used semi-transparent photovoltaic windows for over two years to directly heat water, covering roughly 45% of domestic hot water demand without requiring batteries or inverters.
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5 Quick and Easy Energy Efficiency Tips for 2020
If you're a homeowner, then how to save on energy costs is probably one of your paramount concerns. People all over the United States are looking for ways to conserve energy and save money. Being energy efficient can be difficult with so many electric-powered devices...
How Recycling Is Set To Change How We Think Of Waste
For a long time, it has been common for people to think about waste as out of sight, out of mind. You can’t necessarily see how your actions of assuming all you have is waste are impacting the environment. It’s a contagious attitude to have, and as long as you can’t...
2018’s Most & Least Energy-Efficient States
With the U.S. Department of Energy estimating families could save up to 25% on utilities with energy efficient measures, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2018’s Most & Least Energy-Efficient States as well as accompanying videos....
What is MVHR?
Royalty Free Photo MVHR, or Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery, is a system which provides fresh and filtered air for a building, such as a home or commercial property, whilst retaining virtually all the energy that has already been burned to heat the building...