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Texas’ power grid weathered another winter storm. Is it ready for the future?

Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.

The Texas Tribune

Americans want heat pumps – but high electricity prices may get in the way

Heat pumps can reduce carbon emissions associated with heating buildings, and many states have set aggressive targets to increase their use in the coming decades. But while heat pumps are often cheaper choices for new buildings, getting homeowners to install them in existing homes isn’t so easy.

The Conversation

Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds

Six people died as Storm Kristin battered Portugal with winds reaching record speeds, causing widespread destruction and leaving around 1 million people without electricity.

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Record-high utility rate hike requests of $31 billion nationwide in 2025 trigger rising electric bill spikes and public outcry

This year promises new scrutiny for justifying rate hikes and pressuring hyperscalers to cover their own power generation costs.

Fortune

Situation in US South grows more dire after days of ice, frigid temperatures and widespread outages

The situation for some of the most vulnerable people trapped in homes in Tennessee and Mississippi without electricity is reaching a breaking point

The Independent UK

A floating power station? China’s flying wind turbine hits milestone with grid-connected test

Wind power could soon come from the sky as China has successfully tested a megawatt-class airborne turbine that generates electricity while hovering 2000 metres up.

Euronews

EU invests €650 million in cross-border hydrogen and electricity infrastructure projects

Spain is the EU member state receiving the most funding for cross-border electricity projects, while Germany is emerging as the frontrunner in hydrogen initiatives. Meanwhile, the European Commission is expected to launch its next call for proposals on energy infrastructure between April and June.

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The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait

Oh no, inflation went up in one month – we need rates to do something! But first, let’s take a closer look at those figures

The Guardian - AU

What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for PG&E Corporation Stock?

PG&E Corporation has underperformed the broader market over the past year, but analysts are highly optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Rise in UK electricity bills driven by gas prices

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The Independent UK

Wholesale gas costs blamed for rises in household energy bills

Energy prices have eased since the height of the energy crisis in 2022-23 but pressure is still on the Government to tackle high bills

The Independent UK

First of its kind ‘high-density’ hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes

The Guardian - UK

Heatwave tests energy grid as power demand skyrockets

Households sweltering through record-breaking heat have been assured the electricity grid can withstand a massive surge in demand for cooling.

AAP

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

New rules will bring heat network customers closer in line with those living on traditional gas and electricity connections

The Independent UK

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Half a million heat network customers to receive Ofgem protection from this week

New rules will bring heat network customers in England, Scotland and Wales more closely in line with those on traditional gas and electricity.

The Times of India

US snow storm: At least 25 dead as severe winter weather sweeps across regions; 750,000 left without power

A massive winter storm has claimed at least 25 lives across the United States, bringing heavy snow to the Northeast and widespread power outages in the South. Freezing rain and snow caused significant travel disruptions, with thousands of flights cancelled and schools closed. The storm's impact included deadly accidents and…

The Independent UK

Mississippi shivers under ice as long recovery looms

Recovery from Mississippi's worst ice storm in more than 30 years could take a week or more

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2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Review: Does A Plug Make America's Best-Selling SUV Better?

The new RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid gets over 320 horsepower and can do about 50 miles on electricity alone. Is it worth it over the standard hybrid version?

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EU energy ministers pledge to boost offshore wind power in North Sea

Nine European governments have agreed to expand offshore wind capacity across the North Sea to up to 100 GW by facilitating key cross-border projects. Ministers said the completion of these ambitions will cut electricity costs by 30% by 2040.

The Guardian - UK

Tents pitched indoors for warmth and makeshift radiators: Ukrainians are freezing to death

As a war correspondent I’ve seen this strategy used before. Putin is weaponising the savage eastern European winter, says war correspondent Janine di Giovanni

MarketBeat

5 Alternative Energy Stocks Riding the AI Power Crunch

AI-driven electricity demand is fueling a power crunch, pushing alternative energy stocks into one of the market’s strongest momentum themes.

The Independent UK

More than 700,000 without power, 30 dead and 4,000 flights canceled as America digs out from massive snow storm

Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee hit with the most power outages

Euronews

‘Off the fossil fuel rollercoaster’: 10 European countries pledge €9.5bn for North Sea wind projects

At-sea wind farms will soon be connected to multiple countries across Europe, thanks to a landmark declaration.

The Guardian - UK

UK joins European offshore windfarm plan to create world’s largest ‘clean energy reservoir’

Britain among 10 countries to build 100GW grid in North Sea linking countries through subsea cables

The Independent UK

Winter storm across the U.S, in photos

A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity.

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