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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
#ai
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago
Artificial intelligence

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
17 hours ago

AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong? | TechCrunch

The tech industry is heavily investing in natural gas power plants to support the growing demand for AI-related energy needs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

National Grid revamping key Staten Island natural gas site | amNewYork

National Grid New York is modernizing Staten Island's Grasmere Gate Station to enhance natural gas supply for 100,000 customers.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 hour ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
1 day ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
World news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

EU warns it's 'preparing for worst scenarios' and assessing 'all possibilities' including fuel rationing as energy crisis deepens

Tehran plans to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ensure safe navigation amid rising tensions with the US.
fromArs Technica
22 hours ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 days ago

Metafuels wins 1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant

Metafuels' aerobrew technology converts renewable methanol into drop-in jet fuel, delivering up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional kerosene, with no modifications needed for existing aircraft.
European startups
SF politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
#nuclear-energy
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Energy crisis may force Germany to run coal plants longer

Germany may extend the operation of coal-fired power plants due to the ongoing energy crisis from the Middle East war.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
#energy
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Arbor Energy just landed a billion-dollar order to bring rocket turbine tech to the power grid | TechCrunch

Arbor Energy sold 5 gigawatts of modular turbines to GridMarket, aiming for carbon-negative power generation using innovative technology.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
NYC startup
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Arbor Energy just landed a billion-dollar order to bring rocket turbine tech to the power grid | TechCrunch

Arbor Energy sold 5 gigawatts of modular turbines to GridMarket, aiming for carbon-negative power generation using innovative technology.
Brooklyn
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

New real estate investment under attack: battery storage

Battery storage projects face regulatory challenges and community skepticism despite extensive oversight and safety measures in New York City.
#meta
fromFortune
1 week ago
Venture

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana-more than triple the initial plans | Fortune

Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana-more than triple the initial plans | Fortune

Meta is building 10 gas-fired power plants in Louisiana to support its AI data center complex, Hyperion, increasing the state's grid capacity significantly.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Meta's natural gas binge could power South Dakota | TechCrunch

Meta's new AI data center will require as much power as South Dakota, prompting the construction of 10 natural gas power plants in Louisiana.
#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
5 days ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
#energy-crisis
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a global energy crisis with rising oil prices and various countries implementing fuel rationing measures.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies | Fortune

Europe faces a critical energy crisis, needing to transition to renewable energy to ensure security and competitiveness.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
Europe news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Is Europe heading to an energy crisis?

Europe faces an energy supply crunch and price shock due to the ongoing Iran conflict, exacerbating low gas reserves and competition with Asia.
Europe news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

How countries are tackling the global energy crisis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a global energy crisis with rising oil prices and various countries implementing fuel rationing measures.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 week ago

Europe has survived 3 energy shocks in 4 years. The only way out is to stop buying power from its enemies | Fortune

Europe faces a critical energy crisis, needing to transition to renewable energy to ensure security and competitiveness.
#data-centers
fromAxios
1 day ago
Tech industry

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

fromWIRED
1 week ago
European startups

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
Environment
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Connecting data centers to the power grid poses a major obstacle for Google

Google faces waits exceeding ten years to connect new data centers to the U.S. power grid because transmission constraints limit grid interconnection.
Tech industry
fromAxios
1 day ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
European startups
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

European countries face energy transport challenges that limit the establishment of new data centers needed for AI compute demands.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

How tech giants with data centers to power AI can reduce consumers' electricity bills

Tech companies plan to build private power plants for data centers, but this won't significantly lower electricity prices since grid maintenance and natural disasters, not data centers, drive most rate increases.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
#natural-gas
fromFortune
1 day ago

Countries are turning to 'structurally more resilient' energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says | Fortune

"A more decentralized energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient. Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with less economic damage, as they boost energy security, resilience and competitiveness."
Environment
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Greens push for billions to be spent on energy support if bills rise

The Green Party leader calls for the government to set aside billions of pounds to support households against potential energy bill rises from Middle East conflict, funded through capital gains tax increases and energy firm profit taxes.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
5 days ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
fromCity AM
2 weeks ago

Energy watchdog: Work from home and avoid flying, amid oil crisis

The war in the Middle East is creating a major energy crisis, including the largest supply disruption in the history of the global oil market.
World news
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Germany to adjust heating law to allow fossil fuels

Germany is reversing its 2021 mandate requiring 65% renewable energy in new heating systems, now allowing gas and oil heating with climate-friendly fuel blending instead.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 week ago

What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?

War in the Middle East is causing energy market volatility, prompting European governments to intervene to lower fuel costs for consumers.
#methane-emissions
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Invisible plumes and terrible pollution': the reality of the US gas sites rated grade A'

A UK nonprofit's methane certification scheme may underestimate actual emissions, raising concerns about compliance with EU methane regulations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Revealed: the world's worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Satellite analysis reveals dozens of massive methane leaks from oil, gas, and landfill facilities worldwide in 2025, primarily in Turkmenistan, with most leaks preventable through simple maintenance or fixable at no cost since captured methane can be sold.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Invisible plumes and terrible pollution': the reality of the US gas sites rated grade A'

A UK nonprofit's methane certification scheme may underestimate actual emissions, raising concerns about compliance with EU methane regulations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Revealed: the world's worst mega-leaks of methane driving global heating

Satellite analysis reveals dozens of massive methane leaks from oil, gas, and landfill facilities worldwide in 2025, primarily in Turkmenistan, with most leaks preventable through simple maintenance or fixable at no cost since captured methane can be sold.
Cars
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

A surge of affordable used EVs is arriving as drivers seek alternatives to high gas prices.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

UK warned it will rely on US gas as calls grow to boost North Sea output

Britain may rely on US gas imports for 60% of its supply by 2035, prompting calls for increased North Sea production.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

AI datacenters create heat islands around them, paper finds

Datacenters significantly raise surrounding temperatures, impacting communities up to 10 km away, with average increases between 1.5°C and 2.4°C.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Hidden Decay Eating BOIL Alive Even When Natural Gas Prices Stay Flat

January 2026 showed just how violent this relationship can get: Henry Hub spiked to $30.72/MMBtu on January 23 - a near-tenfold surge - before collapsing to $3.13/MMBtu by February 23. Extreme winter heating demand and supply constraints drove that move - exactly what BOIL is built to capture on the upside, and what devastates holders on the way back down.
Business
#fossil-fuels-advocacy
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla Energy gains UK license to sell electricity to homes and businesses

The license was granted to Tesla Energy Ventures Ltd. by UK energy regulator Ofgem after a seven-month review process. According to Ofgem, the license took effect at 6 p.m. local time on Wednesday and applies to Great Britain. The approval allows Tesla's energy business to sell electricity directly to customers in the region.
Alternative transportation
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
Canada news
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Propelling the biofuel industry forward should be the plan. Why are we so behind?

Canada's biofuel industry requires bipartisan political support, farmer engagement, and coordinated stakeholder action to realize its potential amid global market changes.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

National Grid, Nebius and Emerald hail datacentre power throttling | Computer Weekly

Over five days in December 2025, more than 200 real-time simulated "grid events" were sent to the site to test the Emerald software's ability to dynamically adjust the datacentre's power consumption. Emerald AI's platform was able to adjust power use to the requested level and cut demand by up to 40% while critical workloads ran as normal.
Artificial intelligence
Europe news
fromwww.cnbc.com
2 weeks ago

Work from home, drive slower and don't use gas cookers: IEA advice on weathering the global energy crisis

Lowering demand is essential to mitigate the impact of the largest supply disruption in the global oil market amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Governments are urged to implement measures to reduce energy consumption amid high prices due to the Gulf conflict.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

The Trump administration uses emergency orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operational despite cheaper renewable and natural gas alternatives, citing grid reliability while data shows minimal actual energy contribution.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Environment
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Your electricity bill keeps rising. Here's what's actually causing it-and how to fix it | Fortune

Rising retail electricity prices stem from structural issues including surging demand, increased infrastructure spending, and regulatory models that reward utility overspending, while proposed fixes like rate freezes and permit blocks would worsen the problem.
Gadgets
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

Comparing Propane vs. Natural Gas For Home Generators - Social Media Explorer

Choosing between propane and natural gas for a home generator depends on existing infrastructure, logistics, cost, and long-term maintenance.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

More than 500,000 customers to receive Ofgem protection this week

Ofgem will regulate over 500,000 heat network customers from January 27, introducing price controls, compensation rights, clearer billing, and protections for vulnerable customers.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White Hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

NRG Energy Controls Both Power Generation and Distribution as AI Data Centers Reshape the Grid

NRG is positioned to profit from surging AI data center electricity demand through integrated generation and retail operations serving seven million customers.
#xai
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Meta announces a slew of nuclear energy agreements

The company's agreement with TerraPower will fund the development of two new reactors capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The deal also gives Meta rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by 2035. All this power would come from TerraPower's "Natrium" reactors, which use sodium instead of water as a coolant.
Artificial intelligence
#energy-efficiency
Environment
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
Environment
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Data Center Boom Is Fueling an Expansion of Natural Gas Projects

Rapid expansion of AI data centers is driving deployment of natural-gas turbines, risking a substantial increase in fossil-fuel emissions and negative climate consequences.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Gas, power and AI's role in the new age of energy addition

Global energy demand is accelerating, driven by AI, data centres, electrification, and population growth, prompting energy companies to expand into international energy and boost LNG.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate

The US is leading a huge global surge in new gas-fired power generation that will cause a major leap in planet-heating emissions, with this record boom driven by the expansion of energy-hungry datacenters to service artificial intelligence, according to a new forecast. This year is set to shatter the annual record for new gas power additions around the world, with planned and under-construction projects earmarked for 2026 set to nearly triple the amount of existing gas capacity, a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) found.
Environment
Environment
fromTheregister
2 months ago

US gas power projects tripled in 2025 on AI demand

Rapid expansion of gas-fired power plants, driven largely by datacenter and AI demand, risks locking the US grid into fossil fuels and increasing CO₂ emissions.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How clean energy could save us trillions DW 01/07/2026

In the rolling hills of southeast Queensland, Australia, farmer and businessman Brent Finlay stands beneath turbines so tall they rival skyscrapers. "There's a lift inside that takes about 12 minutes to go from the bottom to the top," he said, pointing skyward. Forty-five of the giant turbines that now dot his property are part of the massive MacIntyre Wind Farm which will soon generate enough electricity to power 700,000 homes.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Do countries really need fossil fuels to develop? DW 01/05/2026

Countries with untapped gas and renewable resources face a critical choice between developing fossil fuels for revenue or pursuing cleaner renewable energy with uncertain profitability.
#heat-pumps
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Renewables muscle fossil fuels out of EU electricity market, says research

Solar and wind power provided more electricity than coal and gas last year, leading a global trend, said think tank Ember. Solar and wind power outperformed fossil fuels in the European Union for the first time last year, a new high watermark on Europe's transition to green and autonomous energy. The two sources of energy generated 30 percent of EU electricity, compared with 29 percent for coal and gas, Ember, a global energy think tank, said on Thursday in its European Electricity Review.
Environment
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