Category: Electric Light and Power

Does Your Electric Bill Keep Going Up? We Want to See It.

Utility rates are rising in many places across the country, and we’re continuing to report on the causes and impacts.
Renewable Energy Is Booming Despite Trump’s Efforts to Slow It

With federal subsidies ending or becoming hard to claim, companies are racing ahead with solar, wind and battery projects.
How China Powers Its Electric Cars and High-Speed Trains

China is building a network of ultrahigh-voltage power lines to carry solar and wind energy hundreds and even thousands of miles as few citizens dare to protest.
Why China Built 162 Square Miles of Solar Panels on the World’s Highest Plateau

China is using the high-altitude expanse for immense solar panel farms and wind turbines and has begun work on the world’s largest hydroelectric dams.
In N.J. Governor’s Race, Energy Costs Have Become a Central Issue

Energy costs have become a central issue in the governor’s race between Jack Ciattarelli, the Republican, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, the Democrat.
France’s Energy Giant Sees Opportunity in the Volatile Electricity Market

Hoping to help grid operators adapt to changes buffeting the power markets, TotalEnergies is assembling a portfolio of battery farms and natural-gas-fired power plants.
In Coal-Powered West Virginia, Sky-High Energy Costs Strain Residents

As residents’ electricity prices have increased, nearly one out of five customers of the leading utility company in the state is behind on monthly bills.
The Capital of Electric Cars Is Turning to Electric Planes

There are dozens of short daily flights to Norway’s islands, and the oil-producing Scandinavian country wants electricity to power them.
Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet

Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.
Used E.V. Sales Take Off as Prices Plummet

Electric vehicles on the used market often cost less than comparable gasoline models, making the technology affordable to many more buyers.
Exxon Wants to Make More of the Materials Needed for E.V. Batteries

The oil giant said Tuesday that it was acquiring assets from a Chicago company as it looks to start producing graphite, a key battery ingredient, by the end of the decade.
Big Tech’s A.I. Boom Is Reordering the U.S. Power Grid

Electricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.