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News & Articles By Belle Carter
02/04/2026
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By Belle Carter
Heat pumps gain popularity, but rising electricity costs could slow adoption
Heat pumps reduce carbon emissions and lower energy bills compared to fossil fuel systems, with oil/propane users saving $200 to $500 annually and inefficient electric heating users saving up to $3,000 per year. Adoption is highest in the South (14% of households), while colder regions like the Northeast (only 5%) face challenges due to higher […]
01/26/2026
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By Belle Carter
Arctic blast threatens U.S. natural gas production, sparking price surge and winter energy concerns
A coast-to-coast winter storm is causing freeze-offs—blockages from frozen water in pipelines—slashing U.S. natural gas output by up to 10%, particularly in key shale basins like Haynesville and Marcellus. Natural gas futures at Louisiana’s Henry Hub spiked 59% in a single week (Jan. 23), the steepest weekly increase since 1990, with residential utility bills expected […]
01/19/2026
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By Belle Carter
Trump administration pushes tech giants to fund $15B power plant expansion amid AI-driven grid crisis
Surging demand from AI data centers (e.g., Virginia’s “Data Center Alley”) has overwhelmed PJM Interconnection’s aging power grid, forcing operators to “bring your own power” via on-site gas, coal or nuclear plants. PJM’s capacity auction hit $16.1 billion, with electricity prices spiking to 33 cents per kilowatt-hour—four times China’s rate—threatening U.S. competitiveness and consumer affordability. […]
01/19/2026
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By Belle Carter
Russia’s power exports to China HALTED amid energy price dispute
China has stopped importing electricity from Russia as of January 2026, marking the first time Russian export prices exceeded China’s domestic rates, making purchases economically unviable. Neither side intends to cancel their 2012 long-term contract, but Russia’s Energy Ministry states exports will only resume under “mutually beneficial” terms. China has not publicly commented, signaling a […]
01/16/2026
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By Belle Carter
Ukraine declares state of emergency as Russian strikes cripple power infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a nationwide energy emergency after relentless Russian strikes destroyed power and heating infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity amid freezing winter temperatures. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko called it the worst power crisis since the war began, with 80% of residents losing water access and 350,000 homes without electricity. Emergency warming centers […]
01/14/2026
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By Belle Carter
Russia asserts full ownership of Venezuelan oil assets amid rising geopolitical tensions
Roszarubezhneft, a Russian state-controlled firm, declared full ownership of all oil assets developed in Venezuela, countering U.S. claims that Western companies would help revive Venezuela’s energy sector. The move follows aggressive U.S. actions, including sanctions, the seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker and the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, whom Moscow supports. Russia insists its […]
01/08/2026
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By Belle Carter
U.S. invests $2.7B to end Russia’s monopoly on advanced nuclear fuel
The DOE allocated $2.7 billion to Centrus Energy, Orano Federal Services and General Matter to develop domestic uranium enrichment, reducing reliance on Russia—the sole commercial producer of High-Assay Low-Enriched Uranium (HALEU), critical for next-gen reactors. HALEU (5%-20% enriched uranium-235) enables Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) to operate more efficiently than traditional reactors. With AI-driven electricity needs […]
01/05/2026
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By Belle Carter
“We can’t keep up”: Soaring winter energy bills push Maryland families to the brink
Residents of Harford County, Maryland, face financial instability due to unaffordable energy costs, with examples like Jenny paying $400 for a modest home and Teresa Stepp hit with a $1,200 bill amid medical debt. Rising energy consumption (11% more electricity, 13% more gas) stems from colder weather, higher distribution rates, supply chain costs, state-mandated fees […]
12/23/2025
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By Belle Carter
NATO expands Ukraine arms pipeline with new $500M Nordic-Baltic pledge and Romanian logistics hub
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden pledged $500M to NATO’s Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), bringing total funding to $3.3 billion since July 2025. The aid focuses on air defense and energy infrastructure protection as Russia escalates winter attacks on Ukraine’s power grid. A second NATO logistics center in Romania will open […]
12/20/2025
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By Belle Carter
Global coal demand hits record high despite climate pledges, U.S. production surges
Despite climate pledges, coal consumption is projected to reach an all-time peak in 2025, surpassing the 2013 record, with an estimated 8.85 billion metric tons consumed this year alone. The U.S. is reversing a 15-year decline with an 8% surge in coal output, while Asia’s persistent energy demands and Europe’s slowed wind energy growth further […]
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