It Took PG&E 8 Months To Prune A Tree Where Leaves Had Already Been Burnt By Power Lines "Inches Away"
We reported  back in July that PG&E had known for ye.....»»
Mass timber’s growth moment in California
California has a tree problem, and proponents of mass timber think they have a solution. As the state races to address a string of devastating wildfires fueled by overgrown forests and trees colliding with power lines, those with an interest in wo.....»»
California utility proposes wildfire safety measures
A California utility is vowing to replace 3,400 miles of overhead power lines with insulated wire to reduce the risk of them sparking when hit by tree limbs or other objects......»»
PG&E wildfire plan: Blackouts, tree trimming and higher rates
Pacific Gas and Electric, the troubled California utility, said on Wednesday that it would cut off power during dry and windy weather more frequently, trim more trees along its power lines and spend as much as $2.3 billion to reduce the risk of wildfires......»»
What’s a Green Grid and Can Biden Make One?
The biggest machine on Earth delivers more than $400 billion of electricity a year across nearly 7 million miles (11 million kilometers) of transmission and distribution lines. It’s the U.S. power grid......»»
Ted Cruz said it"s "awesome" that airlines are touting travel deals to Cancún, 3 months after he flew into political firestorm over his own trip to Mexico while Texas was freezing, with no power or heat
Critics slammed Cruz over his remarks, accusing him of joking about the trip that happened during the winter storms.....»»
An enormous Sequoia tree is still smoldering and emitting smoke months after California"s devastating wildfires
Embers from the 2020 Castle Fire continued to smolder from inside the tree, which could be 1,000 years old, despite rain and snow. A smoldering tree in Sequoia National Park.....»»
Biden"s foreign policy team has made major unforced errors in their first few months on the job
President Biden's foreign policy leaves much to be desired, but it's not too late to reverse course. President Joe Biden Doug Mills-Pool/Getty Images After .....»»
Biden wants to spend $100 billion to get you better internet access, then $174 billion so you can take an electric vehicle anywhere
President Joe Biden's infrastructure plan would wire up every corner of the nation with access to broadband for internet and EV charging stations. Power lines in Texas City, Texas. THOMAS SHEA/AFP vi.....»»
A message from Insider Energy: We"re going on hiatus
Goodbye, for now. Power lines in Fairfield, Iowa Santiago Jose Sanchez for Business Insider Hello! Unfortunately, I have to shar.....»»
How to prevent water pipes from freezing and bursting during a winter power outage
ASK THE BUILDER | Shutting off the water is not enough. You need to get as much water out of the water lines as possible......»»
Head of Uber Eats for U.S. and Canada leaves after 6 months
Stephane Ficaja, the head of Uber Eats' U.S. and Canada markets, is leaving the San Francisco online food delivery company after just six months at the helm. Replacing Ficaja is Sarfraz Maredia, who has been regional general manager of Uber rid.....»»
Xcel proposes $1.7 billion in power lines to connect Colorado cities to renewable energy
The proposal involved 560 miles of lines in five segments of the plains......»»
One of Texas" most prominent left-leaning economists knows exactly why its power grid failed
Texas' deregulated electricity system worked much of the time, but failed when needed most. UT's James K. Galbraith says policymakers failed, too. Power lines in Texas City, Texas. THOMAS SHEA/AFP via Getty.....»»
Northland Power Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
TORONTO, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Northland Power Inc. ("Northland" or the "Company") (TSX:NPI) today reported operating and financial results for three months and year ended December 31, 2020. All dolla.....»»
Scammers are targeting Texans as winter storm leaves many without power, feds warn
"We are concerned that weary homeowners will fall prey to unsolicited calls regarding insurance claims, home warranties..." Nicholas Ganjei said. Ice and snow blanketing roads in O.....»»
How Texas’s Freeze Knocked Out 40% of U.S. Oil Output
The Arctic blast that knocked out power in 13 U.S. states in mid-February reduced oil production by more than 4 million barrels a day nationwide, according to traders and executives, as wells froze up and gas lines were clogged with ice. The c.....»»
An old Ted Cruz tweet mocking California"s "failed energy policies" resurfaces as a storm leaves millions of Texans without power
Over 3 million Texans were without power on Tuesday as a winter storm brought record-low temperatures to huge swaths of the US. Sen. Ted Cruz. Alex Brandon/AP In August, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas mock.....»»
Bond Report: 10-year Treasury yield marks biggest daily jump in over three months
U.S. Treasury yields rise Tuesday, starting the holiday-shortened week on a bearish footing as traders flee from longer-dated government bonds amid expectations for vaccines and fiscal spending to power the economy through the pandemic......»»
An old Ted Cruz tweet mocking California"s "failed energy policies" resurfaces as storm leaves millions of Texans without power
Over 4 million Texans are currently without power amid a rare winter storm bringing record-low tempera.....»»
How Myanmar Coup Puts Democracy on Back Burner Again: QuickTake
A decade after Myanmar’s highly praised opening to the outside world following decades of military rule, the armed forces are back in power. Three months after Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of the country’s modern founder, secured a third land.....»»