7 d. ago Gang violence displaced record 1.3M people in Haiti, UN report finds

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gang violence has displaced a record 1.3 million people across Haiti as the local government and international community struggle to contain the spiraling crisis, according to a new report released Wednesday. The UN’s International Organization for Migration warned of a 24% increase in displaced people since December, with gunmen now […]

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1 week ago US Grid Needs Trump Backing to Win AI Power Race, Invenergy Says

The question of whether or not the US wins the race to develop artificial intelligence will hinge on Washington backing the construction of power superhighways to move large quantities of electricity, according to one of the country’s biggest energy developers.

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2 w. ago Capacity crunch? B.C. Hydro seeks proposals for more backup power for provincial grid

Hydro needs new sources of firm power with the cost of renewables falling. Critics argue it's a sign the system's hitting a 'capacity crunch'

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2 w. ago AI’s Urgent Need for Power Spurs Return of Dirtier Gas Turbines

If Stargate’s first AI data center is completed next year as planned, the 900-acre site will need enough round-the-clock electricity to support 300,000 homes. But securing that power isn’t as simple as plugging into the grid.

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2 w. ago UK Could Miss 2030 Clean Power Goal, Parliament Committee Warns

The UK’s goal of a clean power grid by 2030 is in danger of slipping out of reach as planning delays and infrastructure bottlenecks challenge the government.

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2 w. ago Puerto Rico’s governor pledges to improve island’s power grid and economy

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, spoke […]

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2 w. ago Puerto Rico’s governor pledges to improve the island’s crumbling power grid and economy

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, spoke […]

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2 w. ago Puerto Rico governor pledges to improve island’s crumbling power grid after repeated outages

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico’s governor pledged Thursday to improve the island’s crumbling electric grid and boost the economy in her first address after being elected last year as anger intensifies over chronic power outages and an increase in cost-of-living expenses. Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez Colon, of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party, spoke […]

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3 w. ago Indonesia Trims Gas, Backs Renewables in National Power Plan

Indonesia aims to boost the buildout of renewable energy in its latest national power plan, scaling back gas additions to the grid.

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4 w. ago New Fortress Energy Disqualified From Puerto Rico Power Auction

New Fortress Energy has been disqualified from an auction held by the Puerto Rican government to secure temporary power generation, the latest setback for billionaire Wes Edens’ troubled company.

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