For years, Alaska has chased a dream that keeps slipping away—a reliable way to move North Slope gas to markets. With Cook Inlet’s gas running low and energy prices climbing, the stakes are higher than ever. The state now faces a tough choice: push for a project that could boost jobs and local incom
In Western Pennsylvania, a small but growing number of people are choosing to live without relying on local utilities or modern technology. They grow their own food, collect rainwater, and generate power from the sun—all while saving money and reducing their environmental footprint. While some fully
The push for greener energy has put batteries in the spotlight. Wind and solar power can't always match demand, so batteries store extra energy for cloudy or windless days. Most big projects today use lithium-ion batteries. But these have big problems. Mining lithium harms dry regions. Chile and Ar
Smart home gadgets aren’t just for new houses with all the latest tech. Even in older homes packed with regular appliances, smart switches can add modern convenience without breaking the bank. These small devices plug into existing fixtures and give basic machines new superpowers. Instead of replaci
Pitkin County is swapping old gas boilers for a sleeker electric heat pump system at two key buildings. Instead of burning fuel to make heat, these pumps move existing warmth from the air outside into the rooms, cutting energy waste. The county expects this switch to slash greenhouse gases from its
The world is looking for ways to cut carbon while feeding the new wave of smart machines and factories. The problem is that energy, water, and cooling are all tied together, so solutions can’t be built in silos. Instead of hunting for a single “magic fix, ” experts say we need a team effort that m
Cuba just doubled the price of gasoline and diesel, but good luck finding an open station. Most pumps in Havana have been shut for weeks, leaving drivers clueless about where—or when—they can actually buy fuel. The government claims the price hike reflects "real" import costs, but with no deliveries
A courtroom debate last week asked a big question: Can one person in the government decide when the nation’s power grid is in trouble—and then keep old, polluting plants running without much say from anyone else? The case started after the Department of Energy ordered a Michigan coal plant to stay o
Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so
Cuba is facing its toughest energy crisis in years. The country has no diesel or fuel oil left, its top energy official confirmed. The shortages have made power cuts in Havana worse than ever. Many areas now go without electricity for nearly a whole day at a time. The government says it’s running t
