It's coal v clean fuels in the coming power struggle over EPA climate rules
Coal interests promise to fight the EPA's strict new rules on CO2 from power plants, in a battle that could shape the country's climate future.
California's electric bills are about to get more expensive
Many residents have quickly come out in opposition to the upcoming price hike.
Dad happy to take static shocks over and over for sweetest reason
Stefany Elliott told Newsweek her family's "super static couch" combined with her own love of blankets had been creating quite a charged atmosphere at home.
Utilities Can Meet Growing Power Demand Without Fossil Fuels
Several of America's utilities are warning that red lights are flashing across America's power grids.
Solar eclipse will see Texas power grid face energy plunge
Texas's power grid could lose 16.9 gigawatt-hours of energy on April 8 as a total eclipse is expected to cause a sharp drop in solar generation.
Warning over car brakes releasing particles with "unknown" health effects
"We were also surprised that this has not really been studied given how common cars are in human societies," chemistry professor Jim Smith said.
California power outage map as nearly 600,000 people impacted
More than half a million customers have lost power in their homes as the lights went out across the state, which has been battered by fierce rainstorms.
China strengthens hold on struggling neighbor
China's support for Laos has increased as the Southeast Asian country tumbles into a crisis that is in part due to Chinese debt repayments.
Videos of mystery flashes across Russia spark speculation
Residents of a city south of Moscow reported an "unusual phenomenon in the sky" on Tuesday, according to Russian Telegram channel, Shot.
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Climate win: clean power could cut CO2 emissions from electricity this year
A new forecast shows low carbon sources will meet new global electricity demand, cutting the power sector's greenhouse gas emissions this year.
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Iceland volcano could bring "boundless" power
Creating equipment that can withstand the conditions of a magma chamber is a big roadblock to using volcanoes as a power source.
Russian city freezes after electricity fails
There have been large-scale power outages nationwide since the new year, leaving Russians to grapple with freezing temperatures.
Millions of Americans could get new $7,500 payment
Colorado residents are eligible for up to $7,500 this year as an energy company is offering extra cash.
Americans who overpaid electric bills eligible for $9 million in rebates
$9 million worth of rebates is up for grabs for customers of Rocky Mountain Power after the company overcharged residents.
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US electricity set to be 100% renewable by 2060
"The private sector is moving faster than we thought," researcher Matthew Burgess said.
Americans pinched as electricity costs hit all-time highs
Despite a slight drop in natural gas prices, experts warn of enduring high electricity rates due to inflation and interest costs.
Alzheimer's breakthrough as scientists discover ways to reduce symptoms
Two new studies reveal that electrical stimulation of the brain and light therapy treatment might help patients with Alzheimer's.
Volcanologist reveals secret to brewing a more intense espresso
Adding moisture to coffee beans when grinding reduces the amount of static electricity produced, creating a better consistency and taste.
Electric eels can zap DNA into nearby animals, shocking study finds
Electrical pulses from electric eels may cause little pores to open in the cells of nearby animals, allowing environmental DNA to enter their bodies.
Strange glow over Moscow skies triggers panic as explosions reported
One local resident on the outskirts of the capital described the loss of electricity in the south of the city as a "nightmare."
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Portugal powers itself solely by renewables for entire weekend
Portugal generated 172.5 GWh of renewable electricity between Friday night and Monday morning and used only 131.1 GWh.
Electricity prices poised to fall this winter
Bills are forecast to fall in the winter months despite a slight increase in electricity costs in September.
Here's What Would Happen If We Stopped Supporting Ukraine
Let's be clear, Ukraine needs not only weapons, but it also needs economic assistance to keep the government functioning.
Maui wildfires possible cause revealed in video, data
Video footage from the Maui Bird Conservation Center shows a tree falling onto power lines at the same time that the power grid experienced a major incident.
Texas grid "getting harder and harder every year to operate"—ex-official
Rising summer temperatures and population growth have made the state's energy supply harder to maintain, a public utilities expert has said.
Can Texas power grid handle massive heat wave? What we know
Forecasters say that some parts of Texas can expect to battle triple-digit temperatures for at least the next 10 days.
Rodeo cowboy and his horse killed by lightning strike
Around 10 percent of people that are struck by lightning die, with the odds of being struck by lightning in a given year being less than one in a million.
Texas power grid turmoil puts giant batteries in spotlight
Facing a scorching heatwave with the worst expected to come, eyes are turning to a burgeoning battery storage capacity to limit the effects of grid stress.
Tiny worms discovered an ingenious way of riding on bumblebees
The microscopic C. elegans worms were found to be able to leap, both alone and in a large group, and stick to a passing insect using an electrical charge.
Scientists figure out how to make electricity from thin air
Using a device peppered with minute pores, researchers have found a way to harvest the electricity of water molecules in the air.