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The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it?
This story is a partnership between and a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. There are no wind turbines on the Great Lakes — and it isn't for lack of wind. This titanic network of interconnected freshwater lakes…
UK rules on installing wind turbines eased amid global energy crisis
Businesses, schools, and farms across the UK could soon install small wind turbines without needing planning permission, under new government proposals aimed at cutting energy bills and boosting clean power. The plans would allow these…
Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules - how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration temporarily suspended the Jones Act on March 18, 2026, as part of its efforts to bring…
Soaring gas prices prompt Trump to ease oil tanker rules - how waiving the Jones Act affects what you pay at the pump
The Trump administration temporarily suspended the Jones Act on March 18, 2026, as part of its efforts to bring down soaring U.S. gasoline prices. But what does this more-than-century-old law, which originally was designed to support the shipping…
Trump wants to pay a company almost $1 billion to cancel its wind projects in New York and North Carolina
As Americans struggle with rising gas prices and high electricity rates, the Trump administration is reportedly trying to pay companies not to add power to the grid. On Tuesday, The New York Times reported that 'senior administration officials'…
India's solar capacity to quadruple, wind to triple over a decade, Power Ministry adviser says
India's solar power capacity is expected to quadruple over the next decade, while wind energy capacity could triple, according to a report published on Thursday by an adviser to the country's Power Ministry.
GS Entec targets Japan's offshore wind market at Tokyo expo
GS Entec, an energy equipment and engineering unit of GS Group, said Thursday it is participating in this week's 2026 World Smart Energy Week in Tokyo as it steps up efforts to expand its footprint in the global offshore wind market. The event…
How a University and Industry Partner Are Building Tomorrow's Power Workforce
The power industry is staring down a workforce crisis. An aging labor force is heading for the exits, new recruits aren't arriving fast enough to replace them, and a historic wave of energy infrastructure investment is only widening the gap.
Where you might soon be able to build a wind turbine without planning permission
The UK government is proposing new plans to allow businesses, schools, and farms to install single small wind turbines without requiring planning permission. These turbines, which can be up to 30 metres tall, would be permitted under specific…
Welsh government strikes new deal to speed up wind, solar and tidal schemes
Steffan Messenger Wales environment correspondent Plans to speed up delivery of windfarms, solar parks and tidal power schemes have been set out as part of a new deal between the renewable energy industry and the Welsh government. It follows…
This Solar Energy Stock is Rising As Oil Tops $100 Per Barrel
Geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has created significant uncertainty in energy markets. Oil prices are hovering near $100 per barrel as investor sentiment swings with news from the conflict region. If you are looking for a safe haven…
Mirabella Financial Services LLP Takes $5.89 Million Position in Owens Corning Inc $OC
Mirabella Financial Services LLP bought a new stake in shares of Owens Corning Inc (NYSE:OC - Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund bought 41,674 shares of the…
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) Downgraded by Zacks Research to 'Strong Sell'
Owens Corning (NYSE:OC - Get Free Report) was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a 'hold' rating to a 'strong sell' rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, Zacks.com reports. 3 High-Potential Stocks Analysts Say Could…
Why are electricity bills so high in Pennsylvania? An energy analyst explains.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year. But an energy think tank says residents shouldn't expect those bills to come down anytime soon. Pennsylvania is the home of the American oil industry. The…
The Iran war is causing oil prices to soar - can China withstand it?
China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the Iran war's disruption of a key global shipping route is now putting its resilience to the test. Energy shipments from the Middle East have been at a standstill following Iran's threats to…
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