Energy
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power
Rising electricity prices and an aging grid challenge the nation as data centers demand more power Rising electricity prices are expected to continue, with average U.S. residential electricity prices rising 7.4% from September 2024 to September 2025, and government analysts predicting prices will outpace inflation in 2026. The nation’s energy grid is facing a significant […]
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US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves The US oil industry is skeptical about President Trump’s “pro-petroleum” moves, despite his efforts to promote domestic fossil fuel production. The financial picture around oil and gas drilling is not promising, with declining oil prices reducing the attractiveness of many drilling investments and unconfirmed reserves […]
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Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous President Donald Trump’s administration has aligned itself with the coal industry, including efforts to keep coal-fired power plants running despite declining demand and environmental concerns. The use of coal for electricity generation remains expensive and poses health risks, with thousands of miners developing black […]
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Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay?
Data centers need electricity fast, but utilities need years to build power plants – who should pay? As data centers continue to grow in number and electricity demand, utilities face challenges in determining who should pay for the costs associated with generating and serving these large load centers. The uncertainty surrounding data center electricity demand […]
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Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid
Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid The US power grid is facing a crisis due to supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices, and limited materials, which threaten reliability and increase costs. The shortage of high-voltage transformers, circuit breakers, transmission cables, and other critical equipment is causing delays in construction projects, with lead times reaching […]
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Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part
Soaring electricity rates fueled Democratic victories — now comes the hard part Rising electricity rates were a key factor in Democratic victories in New Jersey, Virginia, and Georgia, highlighting concerns over energy policy and infrastructure. The US power grid is struggling to keep up with growing demand from AI data centers, electric vehicles, and domestic […]
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How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled
How the US cut climate-changing emissions while its economy more than doubled Despite being the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, the US has made significant progress in reducing its climate-changing emissions over the past three decades. The US economy has more than doubled since 1995, but emissions from transportation, industry, agriculture, heating and cooling of […]
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Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts
Future of nation’s energy grid hurt by Trump’s funding cuts The Trump administration’s cancellation and freezing of clean energy funding has also hurt essential work to improve the nation’s power grid, leaving Americans vulnerable to more frequent and longer-lasting power outages. The Department of Energy has defended the cancellations, citing that the projects did not […]
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Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties
Why countries struggle to quit fossil fuels, despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties The United States, China, and European nations are struggling to quit fossil fuels despite higher costs and 30 years of climate talks and treaties. The Trump administration’s efforts to promote oil and gas drilling and coal production […]
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A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions
A Great Lakes oil pipeline faces 3 controversies with no speedy resolutions The Great Lakes oil pipeline, Line 5, faces three controversies with no speedy resolutions, including concerns over its safety, environmental impact, and Indigenous rights. The pipeline, operated by Enbridge, carries petroleum products from western Canada to refineries in eastern Canada and traverses the […]
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