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Environment
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

The solution to America's energy crisis starts with homes

Home solar and storage systems provide energy independence during severe storms, highlighting the need for a shift in America's energy infrastructure approach.
#fusion-power
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch

Fusion power is challenging to harness for electricity, but new materials called radiovoltaics may improve energy capture efficiency.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it | TechCrunch

Fusion startups are closer than ever to generating electricity from fusion, attracting over $10 billion in investment.
Science
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Exclusive: How nuclear batteries could speed the race to fusion power | TechCrunch

Fusion power is challenging to harness for electricity, but new materials called radiovoltaics may improve energy capture efficiency.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it | TechCrunch

Fusion startups are closer than ever to generating electricity from fusion, attracting over $10 billion in investment.
#heat-pumps
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
Remodel
fromFast Company
2 days ago

These heat pumps can be installed in an hour-and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy offers affordable, easy-to-install heat pumps, reducing costs and installation time significantly compared to traditional systems.
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Why California's heat pump target is failing: a former Apple engineer's $3,800 fix for the installation crisis - Silicon Canals

California aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but installation challenges hinder progress.
#energy-security
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago
Europe politics

Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?

Energy security in the EU is urgent, prompting a reevaluation of nuclear power and diversification of energy sources due to supply shocks.
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago
Information security

DoE Publishes 5-Year Energy Security Plan

Energy is critical for daily life, economy, and national security, making it a target for cyber threats.
Europe politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Can small nuclear reactors solve EU's energy woes?

Energy security in the EU is urgent, prompting a reevaluation of nuclear power and diversification of energy sources due to supply shocks.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 hours ago

States are falling short on their clean energy goals due to data center boom

Nevada's utility may struggle to meet clean energy targets due to surging electricity demand from data centers, likely relying on fossil fuels.
#data-centers
fromFuturism
1 week ago
OMG science

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

fromWIRED
2 weeks ago
European startups

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

As data centers drive up electricity costs, the fight over who's footing the bill continues

Tech companies face bipartisan pressure to pay for AI data centers' high electricity costs amid rising energy prices and growing political backlash.
Tech industry
fromAxios
6 days ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Data Centers Causing Huge Temperature Spikes for Miles Around Them, Study Suggests

Data centers are creating heat islands, raising land temperatures by up to 16 degrees Fahrenheit and affecting over 340 million people.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

The latest in data centers, AI, and energy

Massive data centers are essential for AI development but raise concerns about their environmental and community impact.
European startups
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

The AI Race Is Pressuring Utilities to Squeeze More From Europe's Power Grids

European countries face energy transport challenges that limit the establishment of new data centers needed for AI compute demands.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
European startups
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

Vertiv acquires ThermoKey to boost AI data center cooling

Vertiv is acquiring ThermoKey to enhance its thermal management solutions, focusing on heat exchange technologies for data centers and AI applications.
#meta
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana-more than triple the initial plans | Fortune

Meta is building 10 gas-fired power plants in Louisiana to support its AI data center complex, Hyperion, increasing the state's grid capacity significantly.
Venture
fromFortune
1 week ago

Meta orders 10 gas-fired power plants for its Hyperion AI campus in rural Louisiana-more than triple the initial plans | Fortune

Meta is building 10 gas-fired power plants in Louisiana to support its AI data center complex, Hyperion, increasing the state's grid capacity significantly.
#solar-energy
Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
Environment
fromZDNET
1 day ago

I tested a portable wind turbine for 2 years: Why it's my backup, not a solar replacement

Solar power generation is becoming more accessible with plug-in systems, while wind energy remains unpredictable and challenging to harness.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

How to make your home shockproof when energy prices go wild

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs by installing solar panels and heat pumps, leading to lower electricity and gas expenses.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US citizens beat rising energy bills with homegrown power

Homeowners are significantly reducing energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels by installing solar panels and heat pumps.
#renewable-energy
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

Feldheim, a small German village, achieves energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources, benefiting from lower energy costs amid global price surges.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

German 'green village' rides out Mideast energy storm

Feldheim, a small German village, achieves energy self-sufficiency through renewable sources, benefiting from lower energy costs amid global price surges.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

AI broke the energy grid's assumptions - Silicon Canals

The future of the electrical grid in 2035 hinges on AI-driven demand, creating competition among energy sources like natural gas, nuclear, and renewables.
World news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Risks of Nuclear Power Plant Disasters Overlooked Amid Fears of Nuclear Weapons

The 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster revealed critical risks of civilian nuclear power that are often overlooked amid discussions of nuclear weapons proliferation.
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

We tested 10 portable power stations in our lab - these two models were the most efficient

Whether you're going off-grid, need power during an outage, or are simply camping for the weekend, portable power stations are essential for keeping devices and appliances powered and ready to go.
Roam Research
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
World news
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

China's power 'supergrid' gives Xi buffer against energy shocks | Fortune

China accelerates power grid expansion through record bond issuances, driven by Middle East tensions and renewable energy integration strategy to reduce import dependence.
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Google and Tesla think we're managing the electrical grid all wrong | TechCrunch

The group points out, correctly, that the grid is designed for brief bursts of high demand; most of the time there's lots of capacity that goes unused. Utilize thinks that should change. The group argues that smarter ways to use that capacity already exist. Utilize name checks a number of those solutions, including battery storage, demand response, and virtual power plants, all of which have emerged en masse over the last decade, but remain under utilized.
Toronto startup
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs

Renewable energy adoption provides countries resilience against global energy crises caused by geopolitical disruptions and fossil fuel supply interruptions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 weeks ago

Your datacenter's power architecture called. It's not happy

Accelerated computing demands exceed legacy datacenter power architectures, forcing migration from 48V to high-voltage DC systems to handle extreme power densities and current requirements.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Techie touched one box and the lights went out

A technician upgrading exam center infrastructure was blamed for a building-wide power outage that was actually caused by a grid failure coinciding with his UPS installation.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

The Hidden Decay Eating BOIL Alive Even When Natural Gas Prices Stay Flat

January 2026 showed just how violent this relationship can get: Henry Hub spiked to $30.72/MMBtu on January 23 - a near-tenfold surge - before collapsing to $3.13/MMBtu by February 23. Extreme winter heating demand and supply constraints drove that move - exactly what BOIL is built to capture on the upside, and what devastates holders on the way back down.
Business
DevOps
fromTechRepublic
1 month ago

High-Temperature Superconductors Could Redefine Data Center Power Density

High-temperature superconductors can reduce electricity transmission losses and improve grid efficiency to support growing AI data center power demands.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
#energy-efficiency
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
Remodel
fromEarth911
1 month ago

Guest Idea: Map Appliance Power to Identify and Tame Your Home's Top Electricity Consumers

Appliance power mapping identifies individual device energy consumption, revealing phantom loads and inefficiencies that waste up to $183 annually per household through targeted, low-cost solutions.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Massive grid failure leaves twothirds of Cuba without power

Cuba's main thermoelectric plant shutdown caused a massive blackout affecting nearly 7 million people, representing two-thirds of the island's population across 10 provinces.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

The Iran war has once again shown our drive for clean power is essential for our energy security so we can escape the grip of fossil fuel markets we don't control.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

National Grid, Nebius and Emerald hail datacentre power throttling | Computer Weekly

Over five days in December 2025, more than 200 real-time simulated "grid events" were sent to the site to test the Emerald software's ability to dynamically adjust the datacentre's power consumption. Emerald AI's platform was able to adjust power use to the requested level and cut demand by up to 40% while critical workloads ran as normal.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
#ai-data-centers
fromEngadget
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

AI data centers can dynamically reduce energy consumption by up to 40% without disrupting critical workloads, enabling grid stability and reducing infrastructure strain.
fromFuturism
2 months ago
Environment

AI Data Centers Pushing Electric Grid Into Meltdown

AI data centers on the U.S. East Coast are driving electricity demand, risking rolling blackouts for 67 million people as grid capacity lags.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 month ago

AI data centers could reduce power draw on demand, study says

AI data centers can dynamically reduce energy consumption by up to 40% without disrupting critical workloads, enabling grid stability and reducing infrastructure strain.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Governments are urged to implement measures to reduce energy consumption amid high prices due to the Gulf conflict.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

There's a better way to use the electric grid-and cut power bills

Existing grid capacity can meet new electricity demand through smart technology and load flexibility instead of building expensive new power plants.
Environment
fromArs Technica
3 weeks ago

Coal plant forced to stay open due to emergency order isn't even running

The Trump administration uses emergency orders to keep uneconomical coal plants operational despite cheaper renewable and natural gas alternatives, citing grid reliability while data shows minimal actual energy contribution.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Oak Ridge sets up unit to tackle AI datacenter energy demand

Artificial intelligence is transforming every part of our society, but its energy appetite is unlike anything we've seen before. The electricity required to power AI datacenters is expected to double or triple in the coming decade, straining infrastructure that is already under pressure. ORNL is uniquely positioned to meet this challenge.
Artificial intelligence
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Trump is making coal plants even dirtier as AI demands more energy

The Trump administration repealed Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, loosening limits on mercury and other toxic emissions from power plants amid rising electricity demand.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Ex-Dyson engineers plot electric boiler to rival heat pumps - but admit high energy costs remain a hurdle

A pair of former Dyson engineers have raised millions of pounds to bring a battery-powered electric boiler to market, positioning it as a lower-cost, lower-disruption alternative to heat pumps for millions of UK homes. Wiltshire-based Luthmore was founded in 2022 by Craig Wilkinson and Martin Gutkowski, both ex-Dyson engineers who previously worked together on projects including the vacuum maker's abandoned electric car programme.
UK news
DevOps
fromInfoQ
2 months ago

Railway Highlights the Importance of Logs, Metrics, Traces, and Alerts for Diagnosing System Failure

Combine logs, metrics, traces, and alerts to achieve faster, more accurate root-cause analysis and comprehensive observability of distributed systems.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I discovered a little-known way to power your home during an outage - here's how

While the abrupt end to your home chef experience is inconvenient, the bigger issue is that your gas furnace still needs electricity to run, and it's supposed to drop into the 20s overnight. Now imagine that while everyone else is rifling through their junk drawer for flashlights and batteries,
Gadgets
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

AI will likely shut down critical infrastructure on its own, no attackers required

Misconfigured AI controlling cyber-physical systems can unintentionally shut down national critical infrastructure in a G20 country by 2028.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft touts immature HTS tech for datacenter efficiency

High-temperature superconducting (HTS) power delivery can reduce datacenter power losses, increase electrical density, and save space compared with copper or aluminum wiring.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

I tested 3 simple energy-monitoring tools to find my home's biggest power drains

The ATX 9801 power meter is a robust, reliable, affordable tool for measuring mains-powered device consumption but lacks logging connectivity.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Electric-vehicle batteries toughen up to beat the heat

Rising temperatures degrade battery performance, but rapid improvements in battery technology enable electric vehicles to withstand climate change impacts.
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

Vertiv focuses on modular cooling for AI data centers

Vertiv has announced new configurations of its MegaMod HDX solution, a prefabricated power and liquid cooling infrastructure designed for environments with very high power densities. The solution is intended for applications such as artificial intelligence and high-performance computing and is available in North America and the EMEA region. According to Vertiv, the new variants respond to the rapidly growing demand for computing power and associated cooling capacity in data centers.
Tech industry
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Want to lower your electric bill? 3 tools I use to find the biggest power hogs in my house

Portable plug-in power meters like the ATX 9801 measure power, current, power factor, voltage, frequency, and annual kWh; rugged, accurate, inexpensive, but lack app connectivity.
Science
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Vema predicts cheap hydrogen could change where data centers are built | TechCrunch

Vema Hydrogen produces geologic hydrogen by reacting water with iron-rich underground rock, offering potential sub-$1/kg clean hydrogen for industrial users and data centers.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Engineer caused data loss by cleaning PCs with welding tools

A structural engineer destroyed five AutoCAD PCs by using oil-laden compressed air and acetone, causing hardware failure and loss of engineering files.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

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

The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower, can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes rather than the steep dam walls and mountains that are usually required. The design means the principles of hydropower could be used as a form of long duration energy storage in many more locations across the UK, and the world, than traditional hydropower dams. The projects could be quicker and cheaper to build too.
Science
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

How heat pumps work in cold weather

Subzero temperatures don't pose a problem for heat pumps. The refrigerants used in the heat exchanger, which transfers heat from outside a building to inside, have an extremely low boiling point below minus 40 C. That means even when it's very cold, a heat pump can absorb ambient heat from the outside air and use it to warm a building.
Environment
fromTechRepublic
2 months ago

PowerGen's Shock Pivot: How AI Data Centers Hijacked an Energy Conference

October 2025 alone recorded more than $350 billion of tangible data center projects under development. This, Mullins said, is no longer driven by the compute demands of training large language models (LLMs). We have moved into the inferencing stage. It is inference by applications that now consumes massive amounts of compute resources. In addition to generative AI applications like Gemini and ChatGPT, AI is being used in autonomous vehicles, robotics, liquefied natural gas, and more.
Artificial intelligence
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

The MustHave Portable Power Station Setup Every Household Should Own For Storms And Blackouts - Yanko Design

Mid-size indoor-safe power stations can keep phones, medical devices, and essential lights running through multi-day winter outages when small units lack capacity.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Are 'advanced electromagnetic' de-icing devices for your car legit? I took one apart to find out

Sometimes I'm rather impressed by the ingenuity of those in the business of making scammy gadgets. Over the years, I've examined a wide range of products, from scam devices that claim to save you money on your power bill to a high-power USB charger filled with an unusual goo-like substance. Also: Want to cut your electric bill? Skip these scam 'power-saving' devices - and buy this instead
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

It's a new heyday for gas thanks to data centers

The US is now leading a global surge in new gas power plants being built in large part to satisfy growing energy demand for data centers. And more gas means more planet-heating pollution. Gas-fired power generation in development globally rose by 31 percent in 2025. Almost a quarter of that added capacity is slated for the US, which has surpassed China with the biggest increase of any country.
Environment
Environment
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Virtual power plants could save New Yorkers billions: What's holding them back?

Virtual power plants of networked home batteries can stabilize New York's grid, reduce fossil fuel use, and save billions while lowering household energy costs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The LED of heating': cheap geothermal energy system makes US comeback

A large aquifer thermal energy system will use groundwater and heat pumps to store and supply seasonal heating and cooling for a 45-hectare development.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

These super-insulating windows are as energy-efficient as walls-and could help save the power grid

Vacuum-insulated windows deliver R18 performance, cut building energy use up to 45%, reduce grid electricity demand, and pay back within three to seven years.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This tech could keep EVs from stressing the grid-and save everyone money

If you're a typical American, you get home from work and start flipping switches and turning knobs-doing laundry, cooking dinner, watching TV. With so many other folks doing the same, the strain on the electrical grid in residential areas is highest at this time. That demand will only grow as the world moves away from fossil fuels, with more people buying induction stoves, heat pumps, and electric vehicles.
Environment
Environment
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

The heating mistakes inflating your energy bills by hundreds - and what to do instead

Neglecting radiator maintenance and common central heating mistakes can add hundreds of pounds to annual energy bills.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US leads record global surge in gas-fired power driven by AI demands, with big costs for the climate

The US is leading a huge global surge in new gas-fired power generation that will cause a major leap in planet-heating emissions, with this record boom driven by the expansion of energy-hungry datacenters to service artificial intelligence, according to a new forecast. This year is set to shatter the annual record for new gas power additions around the world, with planned and under-construction projects earmarked for 2026 set to nearly triple the amount of existing gas capacity, a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) found.
Environment
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