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Portugal announces €137mln investment in electricity grid upgrades after blackout

Environment and Energy Minister Maria Graça Carvalho said the plan would ensure that the Iberian nation of 10.6 million is better prepared for future emergencies.

Euronews

Your ChatGPT use is probably the reason your electric bill is rising

Energy costs are rising for some consumers, and AI might be the root cause.

TechRadar

Portugal invests in electricity grid upgrades after Iberian blackout

Portuguese authorities have announced measures to strengthen the country's electricity system after the April 28 blackout that affected most of Spain and Portugal

The Independent UK

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How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive

Drive through the plains of Iowa or Kansas and you’ll see more than rows of corn, wheat and soybeans. You’ll also see towering wind turbines spinning above fields and solar panels shining in the sun on barns and machine sheds.

The Conversation

The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

Euronews

Dominion Power Outage Map Reveals Virginia's Hardest-Hit Areas — Is Electricity Fully Restored?

Power outages across Virginia leave thousands in the dark. Dominion Energy's map highlights worst-hit counties as restoration efforts continue.

International Business Times UK

'At i2Cool, We're Building A Global Ecosystem For A Green, Sustainable Future—Not Just Selling Technology,' Says Prof. Zhu

Born out of breakthrough research at the City University of Hong Kong, i2Cool is redefining the future of sustainable cooling. Founded by leading professors and young scientists from the School of Energy and Environment, the company transforms cutting-edge science—featured in top journals like Science—into real-world solutions. Its core technology, based on…

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How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment?

As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.

Al Jazeera

Forecasts for Hotter US Weather Boost Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed up +0.016 (+0.52%). Aug nat-gas prices recovered from early losses Friday and settled higher after US weather forecasts shifted to warmer, which would boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday that forecasts shifted...

Barchart

A bizarre new Linux malware can be found hiding in cute animal photos

That cute panda pic is actually a cryptominer that will rake up your electricity bill.

TechRadar

Extent of damage from Cyprus wildfires becoming clear as blazes brought under control

Mourning for an elderly couple who were killed as the gird operator works to restore electricity in affected areas.

Euronews

CenterPoint Energy Investing Billions, Adding 800 New Jobs By 2030

CenterPoint Energy Inc. (NYSE:CNP) is ramping up hiring and infrastructure investments as part of a broader push to meet fast-growing electricity needs across Houston.

Benzinga

Trump's AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here's how it may affect energy in the U.S.

President Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the U.S. could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability to power it

The Independent UK

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on a Smaller-Than-Expected Storage Build

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Thursday closed up +0.017 (+0.55%). Aug nat-gas prices posted moderate gains on Thursday after weekly EIA nat-gas inventories rose less than expected. The EIA reported nat-gas inventories for the week ended July 18 rose +23 bcf, below expectations of +27 bcf and also...

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Texans will pay higher power bills as clean energy development slows because of tax credit cuts, economists say

The One Big Beautiful Bill drastically shortens the timeline for wind and solar projects to qualify for tax credits. This will impact even Texas, where wind and solar power have boomed and power demand is rising.

The Conversation

Plug-in solar panels are the latest green energy trend – here’s what you need to know

Solar power is the fastest growing source of electricity globally. Normally, anyone wanting to tap into it would have to rely on roof-mounted panels. But in many parts of Europe, people have found a simple alternative in the form of “plug-in panels” that can be arranged on balconies.

PC Gamer

'You're going to need more electricity than any human beings ever... Jensen, you're gonna have to explain that to me someday' says Trump to Nvidia's CEO as he rolls out his AI expansion plan

'Double what we produce right now for everything, right?'

The Guardian - US

Trump’s war on windmills started in Scotland. Now he’s taking it global

President’s opposition to offshore wind more than a decade ago now threatens a huge industry in the US and beyond

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The Independent UK

Trump administration canceled a $4.9B loan guarantee for a line to deliver green power

The Trump administration has canceled a $4.9 billion federal loan guarantee for a new, 800-mile high-voltage transmission line for delivering solar and wind-generated electricity from the Midwest to the eastern U.S. The U.S. Department of Energy says Wednesday that it is not critical for the federal government to play a…

The Conversation

Almost a third of NZ households face energy hardship – reform has to go beyond cheaper off-peak power

The spotlight is again on New Zealand’s energy sector, with a group of industry bodies and independent retailers pushing for a market overhaul, saying the sector was “broken” and “driving up the cost of living”.

Barchart

Nat-Gas Prices Tumble as US Weather Forecasts Cool

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.175 (-5.38%). Aug nat-gas prices added to this week's sharp losses on Wednesday and dropped to a 2.75-month low due to forecasts for cooler US weather, which would curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers for air conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric...

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s surge in household battery installations is ‘off the charts’ as government subsidy program powers up

At current rate, households could have 10,000MW installed in five years – half the nation’s total coal power capacity, expert says

Fortune

Meet the companies using AI to reinvent the energy business

In the space between AI’s power and power demand lies opportunity.

Evening Standard

Plans for flexible energy tariffs to help households cut electricity bills

The Government plans to offer consumers ways to take advantage of off-peak electricity prices through flexible tariffs and smart appliances.

The Independent UK

Millions of households to save money on energy bills under new government plans

The plan aims to give households and businesses more freedom and choice over how and when they use energy

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