HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A new tally shows 36 people lost their lives because of Hurricane Beryl across the state, 34 of whom died in the Houston area. The latest deaths happened in Fort Bend County, where at least four people died from overheating. Meanwhile, Centerpoint Energy apologized for where it fell short and shared
A team of global scientists, including two researchers now based at the Center for Advanced Sensor Technology (CAST) at UMBC, has made a groundbreaking discovery. Their research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes have the potential to store three times more energy per unit mass than advanced lithium-ion batteries. This finding could revolutionize energy storage for
The urgency for an energy transition has never been more critical. Climate change, air pollution, resilience, and national security concerns make it clear that minor adjustments to our energy system are no longer sufficient. We must revolutionize the 150-year-old electrical grid, transforming it into a robust energy ecosystem capable of meeting today’s demands and the
Press release from the Union of Concerned Scientists Integrating solar energy with agricultural production can bring economic and environmental benefits for farmers and rural communities, according to a new fact sheet released today by the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS). The fact sheet focuses on how agrivoltaic and ecovoltaic solar energy systems can increase renewable
HomeLocal NewsNorthWestern Energy considering Public Safety Power Shutdown on Thursday, July 25th. (Listening Area) NorthWestern Energy Announced via FaceBook on Tuesday that they’re monitoring forecasts for Thursday, July 25th, and considering a possible Public Safety Power Shutoff. According to NorthWestern Energy’s website, a PSPS happens when extreme weather conditions threaten their ability to safely operate
Grid-focused AI startup Splight announced today that it has raised $12 million in its Seed funding round, with proceeds aimed at supporting the company’s global expansion plans and further product development for its solutions to help deploy clean energy at scale. Founded in 2020, California-based Splight provides AI-based solutions aimed at unlocking the capability to
Southwestern Energy (NYSE:SWN – Free Report) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research increased their FY2024 earnings estimates for Southwestern Energy in a research note issued to investors on Monday, July 22nd. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the energy company will post earnings of $0.51 per share for the year, up from their
The Portuguese Government has submitted the updated draft of its National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP 2030) for public consultation. The NECP 2030 outlines eight objectives, 65 lines of action and 297 measures to transition towards climate neutrality by 2045. Among the key targets of the updated draft is to achieve a 51% share of renewable
CWC Energy Services Corp. (CVE:CWC – Get Free Report) shares crossed above its 200-day moving average during trading on Tuesday . The stock has a 200-day moving average of C$0.16 and traded as high as C$0.16. CWC Energy Services shares last traded at C$0.16, with a volume of 41,277 shares. CWC Energy Services Stock Down
When Amazon announced this month that it had achieved 100% renewable energy seven years ahead of schedule, that sounded like really good news for Virginia. Amazon owns more data centers here than anyone else, and data center energy demand is driving Dominion Energy Virginia’s plan to renege on its climate commitments, keep dirty coal plants