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Ghana's electricity company is scaling up its proactive maintenance program to prevent power outages before they happen. The "Operation Keep the Light On" initiative now reaches individual homes across the Ashanti Region.
America's surging energy demand has a surprisingly simple solution: use what we already have more efficiently. A new report shows smart energy use could meet future needs at half the cost of building new power plants.
Angola just locked in half a billion dollars to build the infrastructure that will turn its stunning coastline into Africa's next major tourism destination. The move tackles the biggest barrier holding back investors: lack of basic utilities like roads, water, and power.
New artificial intelligence technology is helping utilities spot wildfires before 911 calls come in, dramatically cutting response times and preventing small sparks from becoming devastating blazes. From satellite-powered tree monitoring to 360-degree smoke detectors, these innovations are transforming how we protect communities from fire.
Seattle City Light asked 2,000 community members what matters most for their energy future, and those voices are now shaping a decade of clean power decisions. The utility prioritized listening to people who rarely get heard in major policy conversations.
After being disconnected on Monday, electricity returned to Nigeria's High Commission in Pretoria when the diplomatic mission cleared its outstanding utility bills. The quick resolution shows diplomacy working at the local level.
For the first time in history, solar and wind energy generated more electricity worldwide than coal in 2025. The shift happened because renewable energy became cheaper than fossil fuels, making clean power the obvious choice for utilities and countries everywhere.
Two major utilities are taking the federal government to court over an order forcing them to keep an old coal plant running. The cooperatives say they've spent years planning cleaner, cheaper energy for over a million customers.
A Chinese manufacturer just launched a modular battery storage system that makes it easier and faster for utilities and businesses to store renewable energy. The flexible design could help more organizations embrace clean power.
While federal climate policy shifts, Wisconsin's largest utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major wins already in the books. One power company has slashed emissions by more than half and just launched the state's first massive battery storage facility.
While the U.S. exits the Paris Climate Agreement, Wisconsin utilities are doubling down on clean energy with major solar, wind, and battery projects. Wisconsin Public Service has already slashed emissions by 56% since 2005 and just launched the state's first large-scale battery storage facility.