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The Utilities Stock at the Center of AI and Rising Electric Bills

AI data centers are causing American’s utility bills to soar. As demand continues to surge, utility companies will reap the benefits.

MarketBeat · Sep 10, 2025

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 10, 2025

If New Zealand subsidised hot-water heat pumps, households would feel it—fast

Hot water is an invisible giant in New Zealand’s energy story. About 30% of the average household’s electricity bill flows into keeping cylinders topped up. Swap one appliance, though, and most of that demand disappears.

inkl · Sep 10, 2025

Black wattle as firewood: how South African communities are putting invasive species to work

Australia’s black wattle tree (Acacia mearnsii) has spread across South Africa, taking over millions of hectares of land and pushing indigenous plants aside. Economist Saul Ngarava researches agriculture and the connection between water, energy, food, social justice and land reform. He was part of a team who surveyed 1,184 homes…

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2025

Ethiopia launches Africa’s largest dam as neighbors eye power imports

Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam to produce more than 5,000 megawatts and boost the electric vehicle industry in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too

When Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, it was the largest climate bill in U.S. history, with major incentives for electric vehicle production and adoption. In its wake, investment in the U.S. electric vehicle industry accelerated. But in 2025, President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act…

The Conversation · Sep 8, 2025

GE Vernova Stock Climbs On Dublin Bay Power Plant Modernization Deal

GE Vernova Inc (NYSE:GEV) shares are trading higher Monday afternoon following the announcement of a major life extension and modernization project for the Dublin Bay power plant in Ireland. In partnership with the Electricity Supply Board, the project aims to enhance performance and support ESB’s Net Zero by 2040 carbon…

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

Nat-Gas Prices Climb on Supply Concerns and Forecasts for Warmer US Temps

October Nymex natural gas (NGV25 ) on Monday closed up +0.042 (+1.38%). Oct nat-gas prices on Monday rallied to a 1-month high on supply concerns and forecasts for warmer late-summer US temperatures, which will boost nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power the increased air conditioning usage. Repairs have been...

Barchart · Sep 8, 2025

3 Under The Radar Plays On The Booming AI Power Demand

Think of the electric grid like the nation's highway system. Power plants are the factories. Big high-voltage lines are the interstates and local lines are neighborhood streets.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

Democrats seek to capitalize on climbing energy bills - Roll Call

Trump administration officials acknowledge growing consumer concern about energy costs, blame intermittent wind and solar energy.

Roll Call · Sep 8, 2025