Key Takeaways: Global agreements can help push the shift to greener energy through mutual accountability and global peer pressure. Wealthier countries can also help developing countries shift to green energy without battling higher relative costs. Policies must also account for vulnerable communities and ensure that renewable energy is distributed equally and remains affordable. Policy shifts … Read more

I recently stumbled upon an intriguing new way to heat a building without burning gas: electric wallpaper. It can be powered by 100% green electricity and you can integrate it with our Agile API to automatically run at the cheapest, greenest times of day. Electric wallpaper is far more efficient than using regular radiators with … Read more

Private equity firm ArcLight Capital Partners has entered into definitive agreements to acquire 100% of the economic interests in the 484-MW Middletown Energy Center, a combined cycle natural gas power plant in Butler County, Ohio. The firm said on July 10 that the acquisition—structured through a series of transactions with a consortium of sellers—adds a … Read more

The EU promised a renewable energy future – but is it still on track? As political shifts, policy delays and legal battles unfold, the energy transition faces new hurdles. Are we still moving forward, or is Europe starting to backpedal? Seden Anlar reports. Credits: Martin Bergsma | Shutterstock, All rights reserved. Once upon a time … Read more

Key Takeaways: Energy laws balance three core goals: reliable power, fair prices, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. Regulation is shared, as federal agencies oversee interstate and wholesale issues, while state commissions set retail rates and local clean‑energy targets. Tax credits, rebates, and mandates are two key drivers of U.S. growth in wind, solar, and other … Read more

To understand this, you have to put yourself in the mindset of the typical MAGA Trump supporter.  These people believe that any amount of criminality and violence is justified if it keeps Trump in office, so as to protect the United States from the woke, radical left.

Agile Octopus is all about the potential for innovation and empowerment that comes with taking your energy into your own hands. That’s why we made Agile’s API public. We let our customers access our pricing data so they can integrate and automate their smart home, their way: https://developer.octopus.energy/ Our Agile Octopus online forum harbours an … Read more

Peatlands[1] account for 3% of the world’s land surface. As long as they are intact, they store large quantities of carbon dioxide (CO₂), one of the greenhouse gases (GHG) accelerating climate change. They even store twice as much CO₂ as all forests together. However, when drained or destroyed, they release great amounts of CO₂, hence … Read more

Key Takeaways: Modern energy systems face rising cyber threats due to increased connectivity, smart technologies, and integration of distributed energy resources. Cyberattacks on energy infrastructure can cause widespread blackouts, disrupt public services, and threaten national security. Strong cybersecurity measures, such as real-time monitoring, access controls, and secure supply chains, are essential to protect energy systems. … Read more

I remember the first time I saw this technology implemented. About 20 years ago, some handy guy with a Prius had engineered and installed a solar PV roof, which, I have to admit, looked super-cool. Then I did the math and realized that the amount of energy added by the roof was so small that … Read more