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China’s electricity use hits record in 2025, surpasses 10 trillion kWh
China’s electricity consumption climbed 5 per cent to a record high last year, surpassing 10 trillion kilowatt-hours for the first time,…
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Trump wants Big Tech to pay for new power plants as electricity prices surge
The data centers that power the AI boom also need power themselves—and a lot of it. Now the Trump administration wants the tech companies…
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The Download: what’s next for electricity, and living in the conspiracy age
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Donald Trump is poised to…
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Three things to know about the future of electricity
Look out for a coal crossover As we ask more from our grid, the key factor that’s going to determine what all this means for climate…
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The U.S. decarbonized electricity and doubled its economy. Here’s the next power test
Countries around the world have been discussing the need to rein in climate change for three decades, yet global greenhouse gas…
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The newly elected Virginia and New Jersey governors both promised to lower electricity bills. Here’s how
Across the country, Americans have seen their electricity bills spike this year. Energy prices have been rising faster than inflation, and…
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America has plenty of electricity. So why is your bill skyrocketing?
Americans know AI runs on electricity — and they’re starting to realize they’re the ones paying for it. A recent nationwide survey of more…
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Singapore expands electricity system with Meranti’s hydrogen-ready power plant
At full capacity, the 682-megawatt facility on Jurong Island can power over a million four-room flats The Energy Market Authority’s (EMA)…
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Gulf development profits as Thailand faces electricity oversupply and regulatory gaps
Electricity prices in Thailand have long been a political and economic flashpoint, with frequent allegations of corruption and favoritism…
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Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity
Justin RowlattClimate Editor Renewable energy including nuclear power jointly overtook coal as the world's leading source of electricity…
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Trump’s rollback on EV policy affects clean electricity, research shows
When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, it was the largest climate bill in U.S. history, with major incentives for…
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Brazil generates over one-third of its electricity from wind and solar for the first time
Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources…
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AI data centers require massive amounts of power—making electricity more expensive for everyone around them
It’s a staggering statistic: Around 70% of the world’s internet traffic flows through Virginia. The state’s data centers, some of which…
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The Download: AI agents hype, and Google’s electricity plans
—Yoav Shoham is a professor emeritus at Stanford University and cofounder of AI21 Labs. At Google’s I/O 2025 event in May, the company…
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Google’s electricity demand is skyrocketing
Let’s start with fusion: Google’s deal with Commonwealth Fusion Systems is intended to provide the tech giant with 200 megawatts of power.…
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Asean power grid could unlock 25 GW of renewable capacity, lowering Singapore’s electricity costs: Rystad Energy
A regional power grid that allows for electricity trade between Asean nations, if fully realised, could unlock up to 25 gigawatts (GW) of…
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EMA grants conditional licence to RGE, TotalEnergies’ Indonesian solar project to import electricity to Singapore
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) on Friday (May 30) granted a conditional licence to Singa Renewables, a joint venture (JV) between RGE…
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Warning RTS electricity meters in 300,000 homes could stop working
Hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of losing hot water or heating when their old type of electricity meter goes out of action.…
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Energy price cap: Gas and electricity prices predicted to fall in July
Domestic energy prices are forecast to fall in July, reversing three consecutive increases in regulator Ofgem's price cap. The annual bill…
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Woman comes home after month away—realizes she made big mistake
A video showing the "horrendous" moment a woman realized she had left her heating on for an entire month while away has gone viral on…
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China’s richest regions cut electricity prices to protect industries
MORE Chinese regions are cutting electricity prices to help out their embattled industries, which is likely to worsen the squeeze on…
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UK electricity cleanest on record in 2024: study
Britain produced its cleanest electricity on record last year with output of fossil fuels at an all-time low and renewables reaching a…
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19 Australian renewable projects add 6.4GW to national electricity market
Australia's renewable energy sector is set for significant growth with the announcement of 19 new projects under the Capacity Investment…
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Cheapest Hours to Use Electricity
Ever wondered if doing chores at set times could actually save you money? Well, it can, especially when it comes to electricity usage.…