EPA repeals power-plant greenhouse-gas limits, setting up court fight
The EPA repealed Biden-era greenhouse-gas standards for fossil-fuel power plants, citing costs and grid flexibility as opponents prepare legal challenges.
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Trump rejects stronger AI guardrails as data-center debate grows
President Trump rejected broader AI guardrails as industry leaders urged caution, intensifying a national fight over safety, security, competition and power demand.
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Trump Presses Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Fuel Sites
Trump’s September 13 appeal to Ukraine adds pressure to U.S.-Kyiv ties as Russian fuel controls, refinery disruptions and Middle East shocks tighten diesel markets.
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EIA sees higher 2026 electricity and fuel costs for U.S. households
The EIA forecasts higher 2026 electricity, heating-oil and fuel costs, while above-average natural-gas storage offers households a limited cushion.
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Gambia Police Require Protest Permits After Power-Cut Unrest
After power-cut protests and tear gas in the Greater Banjul area, police announced a permit requirement as President Barrow set an October service deadline.
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Brazil cuts fuel taxes and adds temporary diesel subsidy
Brazil cut federal gasoline and ethanol taxes and authorized a temporary diesel subsidy, seeking to ease pressure on drivers, freight costs and food prices.
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UK energy bills to rise 4% from October under new price cap
Ofgem will raise the typical Great Britain dual-fuel bill to £1,723 a year from October, while a temporary electricity VAT cut limits the increase.
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EPA gasoline waiver starts early winter-fuel transition Sept. 1
EPA’s temporary waiver allows higher-volatility gasoline two weeks early to expand supply, but it does not guarantee lower pump prices for drivers.
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U.S. Residential Electricity Prices Rose 5% in June
New federal data show residential electricity prices rose 5% in June from a year earlier while sales slipped 0.2%, with major gaps among states.
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Moldova, Romania and Ukraine tighten coordination after drone alert
A Chișinău summit linked airspace security with transport, energy and Danube-port planning, but produced no new defense pact or joint command.
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Montana regulators find NorthWestern Energy’s long-term power plan deficient
The Montana Public Service Commission gave NorthWestern Energy until September 18, 2026, to revise its 20-year power plan or request more time. The action does not approve a project, set rates or choose a final resource mix.
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Hawaii secures $18.5 million in FEMA support for five grid-resilience projects
Federal FEMA support will help fund five planned grid-resilience projects on Maui, Hawaiʻi Island and Oʻahu, including critical customer hubs and grid-control upgrades scheduled for completion from 2027 through 2029.
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Rhode Island Energy customers will begin seeing temporary bill credits in October
Rhode Island Energy electric customers are scheduled to receive fixed monthly credits beginning in October, while gas credits begin in December after deferred gas-cost balances are addressed.
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Nigeria Advances $15 Billion Deepwater Oil Project After New Contract Agreement
Nigeria signed updated contracts for Bonga Southwest/Aparo, moving the delayed deepwater project toward a final investment decision but not construction.
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Trump Declares Emergency Over Foreign Risks to U.S. Power Grid
President Trump’s August 26 order gives Energy officials new authority over some foreign-linked bulk-power equipment, but rules and lists are still pending.
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Emerald AI Raises $150 Million in Series A for Grid Software
Emerald AI’s $150 million Series A signals investor interest in software that could help data centers manage power demand as U.S. grid constraints grow.
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UK energy bills to rise 4% in October as VAT relief limits increase
Ofgem says a typical Great Britain dual-fuel bill will rise £60 a year from October, while temporary electricity VAT removal will offset part of the increase.
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Michigan’s proposed Consumers Energy dam sale remains unresolved after judge’s rejection recommendation
A Michigan administrative law judge recommended rejecting Consumers Energy’s proposed sale of 13 hydroelectric dams, but the MPSC has not issued a final decision.
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Southcentral Alaska utilities warn gas shortages could raise heating and power costs this winter
Enstar and regional electric utilities warn that tightening Cook Inlet gas supplies and low storage margins could raise energy costs and trigger conservation measures during extreme winter demand.
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Expired DOE Order Shows Summer Grid Risks Across 17 States
A July heat emergency order for the Southwest Power Pool has expired, but it showed how peak demand, data centers and transmission limits are reshaping grid planning.
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Federal agencies commit more than $5 billion to AI-for-science effort
The Genesis Mission links federal data, supercomputers and laboratories, but 278 project selections still require negotiations before funding is final.
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Two UAE Tankers Attacked in Strait of Hormuz, Damage Reported
Two ADNOC tankers were attacked by drones while crossing the Strait of Hormuz on August 13. No injuries were reported, but minor damage was reported.