The cutting of Russian gas supplies to Europe has led Germany to step up coal use, despite its goal to phase it out by 2030.
Tag: Electric Light and Power
‘Eye of Sauron’: The Dazzling Solar Tower in the Israeli Desert
Looming over a remote village in the Negev, the Ashalim solar plant is, for some, a marvel of green technology. For others, it’s a boondoggle and an eyesore.
Protests in Prague Signal a Troubled Winter Ahead in Europe
Tens of thousands gathered in the Czech capital for the second such protest in a month, spurred by an energy crisis and rising prices that are affecting countries across Europe.
Cuba Starts Restoring Power After Hurricane Ian Causes Blackout
Power began coming back on in the east, but it was not clear how much of the electricity had been restored by Wednesday morning.
Europe’s Energy Crisis Forces Factories to Go Dark
Manufacturers are furloughing workers and shutting down lines because they can’t pay the gas and electric charges.
Solar Energy Is Helping Schools Make Ends Meet
Public schools are increasingly using savings from solar energy to upgrade facilities, help their communities, and give teachers raises — often with no cost to taxpayers.
France Will Keep a Cap on Gas and Power Price Hikes in 2023
Élisabeth Borne, the prime minister, said the cap was far below the 120 percent hike that was expected without any government intervention as prices soar, exacerbated by the war in Ukraine.
E.U. Calls for Taxes and Handouts to Battle Rising Energy Prices
The European Commission wants the bloc’s members to impose taxes on the profits of energy companies to fund handouts to households and businesses.
An Oily Challenge: Evict Stinky Old Furnaces in Favor of Heat Pumps
Building by building, New York and other cities are trying to stop the age-old use of fossil fuels to heat homes and buildings. In the U.S., new climate laws aim to speed things up.
Your Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine’s Advance Continues
Plus former British colonies weigh their relationship with the monarchy and Lebanon faces blackouts.