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Power bills to rise as ERC hikes renewable energy support fee
CONSUMERS should expect their power bills to go up as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a higher feed-in tariff allowance (FIT-All) rate to support renewable energy projects. The FIT-All, a charge collected from consumers that is...

British Columbia Unveils Ambitious Clean Energy Strategy to Fuel Northern Growth
The Government of British Columbia has announced a comprehensive plan to accelerate economic growth in northern regions through major investments in clean electricity infrastructure. At the heart of this strategy is the North Coast Transmission...

Business Briefs (10/20/25): Duke Energy assembles storm kits
Duke Energy helps assemble storm kits CHARLOTTE – More than 300 Duke Energy employees joined the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina and the American Red Cross of North Carolina on Oct. 15 to assemble 7,000 storm kits for families across 24...

Mariners fans' energy and superstitions helping fuel October run
SEATTLE — As the Seattle Mariners march the farthest they've ever been into the MLB post-season, it's hard to discount the impact that a dedicated fan base has had on the M's success. If you're not from the Emerald City, it's hard to understand...
Hungary vows to block EU plan to ban Russian energy imports
BUDAPEST, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- Hungary will use all political and legal means to block the European Union's (EU) proposed REPowerEU plan aimed at banning Russian energy imports, Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said...

New Texas energy package could help older adults in long-term care facilities during extreme weather
by Madeline de Figueiredo Editor’s Note: This story was completed as part of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program organized by the Gerontological Society of America and the Journalists Network on Generations. A growing body of research warns...

Governor Gordon continues talks to advance Wyoming energy in key markets
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - On Monday, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) participated in the New Mexico and Wyoming Advanced Energy Landscape Roundtable meetings in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Governor joined New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Japanese...

Councilman from Tennessee urges Gillette residents to think long-term, ask hard questions about nuclear energy

Reliance Industries’ Rs 1.5 lakh crore new energy venture to boost revenue from next year
Reliance Industries' (RIL) ₹1.5 lakh crore new energy business will start contributing to the company's topline and bottom line next year, a senior company official said. "We are looking to finally start adding to the revenue and Ebitda of...

EU Energy Ministers Back Russian Gas Imports Ban
EU energy ministers have backed a proposal to ban the remaining imports of Russian oil, gas and LNG by Jan. 1, 2028, with the bloc’s legislators — the Council of the EU and the European Parliament — hoping to reach an agreement on the plan by the...
Oklahoma transmission lines to be upgraded through Energy Department loan guarantee
Hundreds of miles of Oklahoma transmission lines will soon be upgraded through a loan agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy. The loan is for $1.6 billion for American Electric Power to upgrade about 5,000 miles of existing transmission...

May this divine festival infuse new energy, positivity, and prosperity: Rajnath Singh extends Diwali greetings
New Delhi, Oct 20: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday extended greetings to all the citizens on the occasion of Diwali, wishing for new energy, positivity, and prosperity in everyone’s lives. In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said, “Heartfelt...

Greenheck Launches Fan Energy Index Resource
PRESS RELEASE SCHOFIELD, WI (October 13, 2025) – The Fan Energy Index (FEI) is a comprehensive energy metric for identifying fan systems that operate more efficiently, quietly, and reliably. FEI can be used as an engineering tool to identify and...

Colorado needs nuclear energy to address emissions cost-effectively (Letters)
Colorado needs nuclear energy to address emissions cost-effectively Re: “Is nuclear power becoming cool in Colorado?” Oct. 13 news story Judith Kohler’s October 13 article, “Is nuclear power becoming cool in Colorado?” highlights an important...

Solar energy startup Active Surfaces wins inaugural PITCH.nano competition
The inaugural PITCH.nano competition, hosted by MIT.nano’s hard technology accelerator START.nano, provided a platform for early-stage startups to present their innovations to MIT and Boston’s hard-tech startup ecosystem. The grand prize winner...
As election nears, Democrats campaign on high utility bills, energy plans
Clean Virginia’s “The Energy Bills are Too Damn High” tour of the state stopped in Richmond Thursday night. It was promoted as a way to allow community members to hear from Democratic elected officials and candidates about how they want to address...
Leonard wins final Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament in Henrico; new tournament to enter region in 2026
Justin Leonard eagled the final hole to capture the 2025 Dominion Energy Charity Classic title at The Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course in Henrico Oct. 19, marking the end of the tournament’s decade-long run at the course. Leonard’s...

Leonard eagles 18 to win Dominion Energy
Justin Leonard of the United States hoists the trophy after winning the Dominion Energy Charity Classic 2025 at The Country Club of Virginia on Sunday in Richmond, Virginia. AFP Justin Leonard delivered an electrifying finish to open the PGA Tour...

How our energy is up for auction
Developers behind onshore wind and solar energy projects, as well as those seeking to combine such electricity generation with battery storage, will be eligible for winning contracts under the new Renewable Electricity Price Guarantee (REPG)...

Aldi is selling an electric heater for under £25 – it'll heat entire rooms without racking up your energy bills
Feeling the chill? Don’t worry, Aldi will soon be stocking its Specialbuys aisle with a whole host of winter warmers - including the Oscillating Ceramic Tower Heater, priced at just £24.99. If you’ve yet to invest in one of the best electric...