A Swedish device that mimics the human heart to turn ocean swells into electricity has just cleared a hurdle that's kept wave ...

The ocean is one of Earth's most powerful and least-exploited energy sources. As countries invest in next-generation wave energy technologies, China's massive new wave energy converter is drawing ...

As a brutal heat wave hits much of the central and eastern United States this week, the Department of Energy wants power-hungry data centers to help ease the strain on the grid. The Energy Department ...

As a dangerous heat wave bakes major East Coast cities, Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed data centers in the mid-Atlantic this week to use their backup power supplies instead of using ...

As triple-digit temperatures engulf much of the United States, the Trump administration wants grid managers to require the use of backup power that often goes unused. By Ivan Penn and Hilary Howard ...

As an electric grid operator warns of potential power shortages amid this week’s heat wave, the Trump administration is issuing emergency orders aiming to maximize output. Energy Secretary Chris ...

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has issued two emergency orders to stabilize the Mid-Atlantic electricity grid ahead of forecasted extreme heat that could push demand to record levels and cause ...

University of Michigan researchers deployed prototype wave energy devices on Beaver Island that already powered a light bulb and charged a phone. The island currently gets its power through a 30-mile ...

CHARLOTTE — Duke Energy is preparing for a major heat wave expected this week, which will place significant demand on the energy grid in the Charlotte region. To help manage this increased strain, the ...

As temperatures climb during this week’s heat wave, Duke Energy says it is prepared for the increased electricity usage and does not expect any brownouts. However, customers could see higher electric ...

Europe’s electricity system is under mounting pressure from an intense heat wave, with extreme swings in power prices as soaring temperatures drive up demand and curb output. As households and ...

As a former county commissioner, I championed practical solutions that strengthen families, create jobs and foster economic resilience. Few issues are more critical than energy. Electricity powers ...