Xcel Energy has agreed to cut a proposed electricity rate increase for North Dakota customers. The agreement that is pending approval with the North Dakota Public Service Commission would raise overall rates by 10.37%, with the increase for residential customers at 12.92%.[...]
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North Dakota utility regulators to consider state’s first-ever battery storage sites
For the first time, North Dakota utility regulators are considering proposals for massive battery storage sites that would serve as backstops for renewable energy sources. Battery Energy Storage Systems hold energy when it’s produced in excess, such as when wind farms see[...]
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Port: Why an oil state Republican is fighting to protect an EPA emissions program
Sen. Kevin Cramer is taking an unexpected stand — and a practical one. The North Dakota Republican, known for his defense of coal and oil, is teaming up with a Rhode Island Democrat to preserve the EPA’s greenhouse gas reporting program. It’s[...]
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On This Day | Natural Gas on the Way to Minot
It is a general hope that natural gas will soon be piped to Minot. A survey for the extension of a pipeline from Williston has been started and Minot will no doubt be supplied [...]Read More... from On This Day | Natural[...]
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Google did the math on AI’s energy footprint
Every AI query comes with an invisible cost — in electricity, water, and carbon. Google’s new research shows that a single text prompt on its Gemini apps uses just 0.24 watt-hours of energy, about the same as watching nine seconds of TV,[...]
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Smaller nuclear reactors spark renewed interest in a once-shunned energy source
Three Mile Island is firing back up. Google’s ordering custom reactors. A former Texas oilman just dropped millions to build one at a Christian university. After decades in the wilderness following historic disasters, nuclear energy is having a moment. Tech giants need[...]
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From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal
The U.S. Department of Energy just updated the B61-12 nuclear bomb, extending its service life by at least 20 years—a reminder of the complex balancing act between innovation and national security. From shaping energy policy to maintaining nuclear arsenals, this department holds[...]
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In Sweden, Lack of Wind in Germany Sends Electricity Prices Soaring
If you’re feeling a chill in the air, it’s not just winter—it might be Sweden’s power struggle. As rivers freeze and winds stall in Germany, electricity prices are soaring, reminiscent of the 2022 energy crisis. In Electricity Zone 3, covering major cities[...]
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Canadians Investing in Carbon Capture and Clean Coal Initiatives
A new carbon capture research center near Regina hopes to capitalize on being close to Estevan’s Shand Power Station. Located a few miles from Boundary Reservoir, the coal-fired Shand Power Plant is testing one of the world’s first commercial size carbon capture[...]
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A pioneer in renewable energy is inexplicably abandoning the cause
Before the ‘green’ energy revolution takes over the world, it is going to have to first prove that is economically viable. That means standing on its own two feet, without the help of government subsidies. A conservative government in the UK is[...]
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In The Bakken Oilfield, An Explosion In Electricity Demand
The present oil slowdown notwithstanding, electricity demand in North Dakota has grown significantly over the past decade and particularly in the Bakken region. And the increase in consumption has created challenges for utilities tasked with powering the region. [...]Read More... from In[...]
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Pro-Energy Policies Could Have Enormous Economic Impact
A study commissioned by American Petroleum Institute highlights the positive economic impacts well-crafted regulatory policy would have on the energy industry, the economy, and jobs. And conversely, it finds that bad regulatory policy will reduce jobs, tax revenue, and economic activity. [...]Read[...]
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SaskPower Launches Carbon Capture Test Facility Near Estevan
It’s one of those only-one-in-the-world facilities and it’s right up the road from Minot. Saskpower’s new high-tech carbon capture test facility is designed to test equipment, chemical innovation and engineering designs in a highly controlled environment. [...]Read More... from SaskPower Launches Carbon[...]
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87 Turbine Wind Farm Near Beulah Approved
The Public Service Commission voted unanimously to grant the permit and allow the project to move forward. The developer is Antelope Hills Wind Project LLC of Santa Barbara, CA. [...]Read More... from 87 Turbine Wind Farm Near Beulah Approved
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MDU to Purchase Yet-to-be Developed Wind Farm
The farm will include 43 turbines and produce an estimated 107.5 megawatts of power. [...]Read More... from MDU to Purchase Yet-to-be Developed Wind Farm
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