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California Energy Commission hosts BESS town hall
The California Energy Commission hosted a town hall-style public meeting on Thursday afternoon in Vacaville’s Ulatis Center to discuss the AB 205 alternate permitting pathway application for the Corby Project by NextEra Energy Resources....
China surpasses 100 million kW in new energy storage
China's new energy storage capacity has exceeded 100 million kilowatts, marking a major milestone in the nation's transition toward a new-type energy system and consolidating its global lead in renewable energy development, officials said at an...
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UAE identifies top reasons for traffic jams, plans new systems to curb congestion
A sharp rise in private-vehicle ownership and heavy peak-hour congestion are prompting the UAE to prepare new mobility policies, smarter traffic systems and alternative transport options, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei...
Venterra Group Appoints New Managing Director at CAPE Holland
Renewables Posted On Nov 06, 2025 Venterra Group is announcing the appointment of Frank Koopman as Managing Director of CAPE Holland, effective November 1, 2025. Frank brings a distinguished track record in the renewable energy sector and is known...
China trumpets clean energy ambitions but keeps fossil fuels in the mix
Asia correspondent at Upstream Follow me With China’s economy, industries, and energy security still heavily reliant on oil and gas, the tension between green ambitions and fossil necessity is fast becoming the defining fault line of the country's...
Battery energy storage powering Africa toward its next frontier in renewable energy
South Africa’s energy narrative is evolving. Where it was once focused on deploying new renewable power plants to address generation deficits, the conversation has now shifted toward flexibility; the ability to store, shift and dispatch...
New roadmap outlines Australia’s potential in novel carbon dioxide removal to help meet Net Zero targets
CSIRO CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, has released the Australian Carbon Dioxide Removal Roadmap detailing the potential for a novel CDR industry that could help the nation, and the rest of the world, reach net zero. Achieving net-zero...
Lenovo Highlights Need for Liquid-Cooled, AI-Ready Infrastructure in New Report
Nov. 6, 2025 — Data center design must evolve to future-proof businesses across EMEA, new research commissioned by Lenovo reveals. From powering AI workloads efficiently to meeting urgent sustainability and compliance demands, traditional data...
County supports repeal of nuclear energy moratorium
Pipestone County Commissioners during their Oct. 28 meeting approved a resolution joining the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance (MNEA) in supporting the repeal of Minnesota’s moratorium on nuclear energy production. According to state statute, the...
Georgia, not New York, told the big election story | Froma Harrop
Froma Harrop The recent election brought encouraging results for Democrats eyeing a sweep in next year's midterms. But the most notable portent wasn't the governor's races won by Abigail Spanberger in Virginia or Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey. Nor...
Lāna‘i residents can swap old appliances for energy-efficient models
November 6, 2025, 3:00 PM HST Lāna‘i residents can save money on Energy Star appliances and lower electricity bills through Hawai‘i Energy’s Appliance Trade-Up Program. (Credit: LightFieldStudios via Envato Elements) Lāna‘i residents can now trade...
Turning Failure into Fuel: An Emerging Learning Platform Aims to Bring the Hidden Challenges in Humanitarian Energy to Light
Like most sectors, the humanitarian sector is eager to learn from success. But failure? It’s usually buried in reports or quietly brushed aside. Yet in humanitarian energy, where the risks are high, the needs urgent and funding is shrinking, we...
President on 6-day visit to Angola, Botswana, defence, trade, energy talks on agenda: MEA
Beginning Saturday, President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a six-day state visit to Angola and Botswana with an aim to further India’s partnership with the African continent in areas including defence, trade and energy security.During the first...
FERC Final Rules to Sunset Certain Energy Regulations
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on October 1, 2025 finalized a final rule under Docket No. RM25-14 to sunset dozens of existing regulations affecting the electric and natural gas industries. This regulatory action was taken...
Cheaper solar power boosts hybrid energy adoption
The decreasing cost of solar infrastructure is driving a rapid shift in how South African businesses approach their energy needs, with renewable energy becoming a central part of strategies to counter loadshedding and rising electricity tariffs....
Sherrill Defeats Ciattarelli to Become New Jersey’s Next Governor
Sherrill’s sweeping victory reflected broad Democratic support statewide. Democrat Mikie Sherrill, a US Navy veteran and current congresswoman, will succeed Democrat Phil Murphy as New Jersey’s governor after defeating former Assemblyman Jack...
I Wish You All The Best Director & Stars On Adapting The Novel To Screen
Mason Deaver's emotional novel I Wish You All The Best has made its way to the screen, and the team behind the film put all of their heart into faithfully translating the soul of their source material. The coming-of-age drama centers on Ben...
Apple expands environmental initiatives in Australia and New Zealand
Alongside the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio in Australia, Apple has announced a new Restore Fund investment in New Zealand. Here are the details. In a press release issued earlier today, Apple announced that it will expand the...
Alex White places 71st at New York City Marathon, leading 16 Berkshire runners across the finish line
There were 59,135 finishers at Sunday's New York City Marathon. At least 16 of those racers made the trip down from Berkshire County to compete, and that crew included the 71st-place runner. Dalton's Alex White placed 71st overall in a time of 2...