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Governor declares state of emergency as energy costs soar: 'We must provide short-term relief and begin long-term reform
The cost of electricity for New Jersey residents has risen more than 33% in just a two-year span. As the New Jersey Globe reported, Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking action to ease the burden. The state elected Gov. Sherrill in 2025. Once she took…
New 1.2-GW Gas-Fired Plant Planned in WV; Three Solar Projects Also Announced
Two subsidiaries of FirstEnergy Corp. announced plans to build a new 1,200-MW natural gas-fired power plant on land adjacent to the companies' coal-fired Fort Martin Power Station in West Virginia. Mon Power and Potomac Edison on February 13…
RVers Are Ditching Generators For Portable Power Stations, But Are They Worth It?
If you are a seasoned camper, you've probably noticed a silent revolution in campgrounds across the U.S.. The stench of gasoline and the constant mechanical thrum of a gas generator have gone, replaced by the silence of a portable power station…
India adds record over 52 GW power capacity in FY26
India has added more than 52 gigawatts (GW) of power capacity in the first 10 months of the current financial year, an all time high record. During FY26 (up to January 31, 2026), a record 52,537 megawatt (MW) of generation capacity (from all…
Tea industry seeks policy support as rising costs, labour shortage strain margins
India's tea industry is facing mounting financial stress due to rising input costs, stagnant prices, labour shortages and climate-related risks, prompting planters to seek policy support and structural reforms to sustain operations, industry…
HP Budget session to start today, RDG likely to dominate discussion
Discussion on the 16th Finance Commission's decision to discontinue the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) and its impact on Himachal Pradesh's economy is likely to dominate the 11th Session of the state's 14th Legislative Assembly on Monday. The fourth…
Opinion: Connecticut isn't making right choices. We're being gaslit by the methane industry.
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Last week, my news feed was full of stories about the derailment of a train near route 32 in Mansfield, just five miles from where I live. Nearby residents were told to shelter in place due to the dangers…
Comment: Two energy roads, different futures for world's climate
By Jennifer Morgan / For The Conversation Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of 'transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.' The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity…
Plan to switch off home solar panels meets state resistance
The Queensland government is resisting giving network operators more powers to switch off household rooftop solar panels during grid emergencies, which the market operator insists are urgently needed to avoid blackouts. The Australian Energy Market…
Commentary: Budget 2026 - what would a more modest carbon tax mean for Singapore?
SINGAPORE: During his Budget speech on Feb 12, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that if global climate momentum continues to weaken, Singapore may price its carbon tax towards the lower end of the S$50 to S$80 per tonne range by 2030. Putting…
Mar Vista residents, councilmembers unite to address streetlight outages linked to copper wire thefts
MAR VISTA, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Residents in Mar Vista say they're growing increasingly frustrated as large portions of their neighborhood remain without street lighting, a problem local leaders attribute to ongoing copper wire thefts. 'Thousands…
Native families were promised free solar. Trump took it away.
This story was originally published by The Daily Yonder and was published in partnership with Reveal and Mother Jones. It was sunny and warm for the end of November on the Rocky Boy's Reservation in northern Montana. Joseph Eagleman was standing on…
Public Sector Pension Investment Board Acquires 121,140 Shares of Sunrun Inc. $RUN
Public Sector Pension Investment Board lifted its stake in Sunrun Inc. (NASDAQ:RUN - Free Report) by 15.6% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund…
Is AI about to steal all our jobs? We asked AI what changes it will cause in UK by 2035
Is the UK ready for the massive AI shake-up coming to our country? Britain is facing a massive artificial intelligence (AI) explosion that will change our lives forever – and the results will be truly mind-blowing. Experts are now warning…
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