Energy
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Climate talks chief urges oil producing states to slash emissions
Jul 06, 2023 1:00 am - The president of this year's United Nations' climate talks urged the oil and gas industry Thursday to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by or before 2050 in a spee...
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Warren Buffett's firm buys more Occidental Petroleum and now owns more than 25% of the oil producer
Jun 29, 2023 1:00 am - OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Billionaire Warren Buffett's company keeps buying shares of Occidental Petroleum, and Berkshire Hathaway now controls more than 25% of the oil produce...
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Consumer advocates, utilities spar over proposed rate hikes
Jun 23, 2023 1:00 am - CHICAGO - Millions of Illinoisans could see higher energy bills next year, but how much higher will be determined by a state agency whose oversight powers recently were ...
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ComEd awarded $14 million infrastructure grantJun 19, 2023 11:00 pm - CHICAGO - ComEd said Tuesday it was awarded a $14.5 million federal grant that will be used to enhance electric grid reliability while also helping increase broadband co...
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UN chief says fossil fuels 'incompatible with human survival,' calls for credible exit strategy
Jun 15, 2023 1:00 am - BERLIN - The head of the United Nations launched a tirade against fossil fuel companies Thursday, accusing them of betraying future generations and undermining efforts t...
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Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix
Jun 14, 2023 1:00 am - JAKARTA, Indonesia - Power outages are leaving Vietnamese homes and businesses without power for hours at a time, as a prolonged drought and high temperatures strain the...
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Lake Zurich making green energy option available to residentsJun 01, 2023 5:30 am - Lake Zurich residents can address climate change at the local level through an option to choose 100% renewable green power as the source of their electricity. The new pr...
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India pauses plans to add new coal plants for five years, bets on renewables, batteries
Jun 01, 2023 1:00 am - BENGALURU, India (AP) - The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, acc...
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Renewable energy surges, driven by solar boom and high fuel prices, report finds
Jun 01, 2023 1:00 am - BERLIN - The world is set to add a record amount of renewable electricity capacity this year as governments and consumers seek to offset high energy prices and take adva...
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Gamma partners with Finnish battery developerMay 29, 2023 11:00 pm - WESTMONT - Simulation software maker Gamma Technologies said Tuesday it has partnered with Proventia to develop state-of-the-art battery and system models for off-road m...