Russian strike on Ukrainian energy grid leaves more than 1M without power

Russia attacked energy infrastructure in western Ukraine on Thursday, leaving more than 1 million people without power, local officials said. The attack left more than 500,000 households without power in the Lviv region, according to regional governor Makshin Kozytsky. Rivne region governor Oleksandr Kovar said the strike left more than 280,000 households in the region […]

Russia launches another large missile, drone attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Russia launched another “massive” attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Thursday, leaving more than 1 million homes without power, Ukrainian officials said. Thursday's attack, which involved more than 200 missiles and drones, was the second attack on Ukraine's power grid in less than two weeks. “Attacks on energy facilities are occurring all over Ukraine,” Energy […]

The Energy Permitting Reform Act is dangerous

President-elect Donald Trump has promised to expand oil and gas production by opening up more public land for drilling and hydraulic fracturing, among other things. he also promised “Clear, clean water.” The problem is that these two goals are often in conflict. President Trump's “Drill, Baby, Drill” agenda hinges on proposing legislation that would make […]

NY won’t meet ‘ignorant’ clean energy goals, ex-Gov. George Pataki says

New York state law mandating that the majority of energy come from renewable or non-fossil fuel sources within just five years is fraught with hot air and unattainable, leaving small-sized businesses as viable alternatives. said former Republican Gov. George Pataki, who championed nuclear power plants. . “About wind and solar… [if] The wind isn't blowing, […]

UK energy suppliers to spend £500m to cushion pain of rising bills | Utilities

Energy suppliers will spend £500m this winter to help customers pay their energy bills after the government helped broker deals with 12 of Britain's biggest companies. Sources told the Guardian that suppliers could do this in a variety of ways, including adding credits to some customers' bills, canceling debts of others, and adding credits to […]