The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) is launching  the Extended Day-Ahead Market (EDAM) in May 2026, which allows multiple western states to participate in California’s marketplace. This is critical to improving grid reliability, enhancing renewable integration, and reducing overall electricity costs across the Western Interconnection.  CAISO is the grid operator that covers 80% of California  and a small part of Nevada, managing nearly 26,000 miles of transmiss

US Department of Energy Seal ( credit ) In the latest initiative to downplay  climate change in the American government, the Department of Energy has discouraged employees from the use of words such as “climate change”, “green”, and “emissions” in all parts of their work.  A leaked email , sent at the end of September, instructed DOE staff to “ensure that every member of your team is aware that this is the latest list of words to avoid — and continue to be conscientious about

Connecting Ireland and Wales, the 190 km Greenlink interconnector was commissioned  in late January 2025. Interconnectors are critical to...

B2 U Storage announced that 500 retired EV batteries  will be repurposed to provide 24 megawatt-hours of energy storage for the Texas...

With the enactment of five new executive orders , the Trump administration demonstrated a renewed American interest in the future of nuclear power - as well as an intent to accelerate the licensing process and development of the country’s commercial nuclear technology. Among the orders, which were signed in the Oval Office in the presence of nuclear startup CEOs and utilities leaders, was a bill reforming the American Nuclear Regulatory Commission with the intention of fast-t

Utilidata develops AI-embedded smart meters with Nvidia-designed chips. In April, the company announced a $60.3 million  funding round to...

The world's largest sand battery is now in operation  in Pornainen, Finland. Developed by Polar Night Energy, the battery has a storage...

XGS Energy and Meta launched a new geothermal project  of 150 MW in New Mexico aiming to power data centers, with both its initial and...

In Memphis, Tennessee, Elon Musk’s xAI has become one of Shelby County’s largest emitters  of nitrogen oxides. None of the 35 methane gas...

On May 1st, Ontario’s Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) implemented a major reform to improve efficiency, transparency, and...

At around 12:30 p.m. on April 28th, a massive blackout  hit Spain and Portugal, affecting 55 million people; this is Europe’s biggest...

Star ting March 4th, the U.S. imposed a  25% tariff  on all imports from Canada and Mexico that do not satisfy the U.S.-Mexico-Canada...

A nine-person jury in North Dakota has found Greenpeace liable for over $660 million  in damages and defamation related to the Standing...

Since President Trump’s first term in office, he has reinforced his  interest in purchasing Greenland . The president attributed his...

Photo: © Shutterstock Canada’s consumer carbon tax has now been eliminated by newly sworn-in Prime Minister Mark Carney. Canada’s carbon...

The Biden administration has announced plans to double the tariffs  on certain solar panel components produced in China starting January...

On November 28th, Russia executed another massive attack  against Ukraine, targeting the power grid across the country and causing...

In the EU, approximately 20.9%  of the electricity is generated using natural gas, also widely used for heating and cooking. In 2021,...

Fossil fuels' environmental and health impacts begin long before they’re burned in power plants. Oil refineries  process crude oil into...

In late September, category four  hurricane Helene traveled over 500 miles from Florida to the Southern Appalachians, bringing...