We rely heavily on electricity and gas as forms of energy to power our world.  As our consumption of energy in these forms intersects with rising costs and a dwindling supply, businesses and governments are faced with the task of finding ways to cut expenditure, as well as harness alternative means of energy production.  The need for "green energy" which can be extracted, generated, or consumed without negatively impacting the environment is an important current issue.  Promising sustainable energy solutions include wind power, hydroelectricity, solar energy, and geothermal energy.

Browse the headlines below to find relevant, up-to-date energy news from around the globe.

• Energy Reality Check: Keystone Crude Won't Be Exported
  
  In my previous post about the outlandish rhetoric that has sprung up around the Keystone XL pipeline project, one of the comments included this often-repeated claim: "The problem is none of the oil will stay in the U.S. ...
  By Loren Steffy.  Forbes.  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:23:00 GMT.
• Continental Announces Visionaire Energy Management Team
  
  JAKARTA, Indonesia, June 19, 2013 -- Continental Energy Corporation (OTCQB: CPPXF) (the "Company") an emerging international energy company, today announced that its CEO, Richard L. McAdoo and its CFO, Robert V. ...
  PR Newswire.  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:00:00 EDT.
• Utilities ask Conn. to back large natural gas plan
  
  Connecticut's regulated utilities have wasted no time seizing on a new state energy policy passed by the legislature less than two weeks ago to encourage natural gas hookups. Connecticut Natural Gas, Southern ...
  Yahoo.  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:10:02 -0400.
• RenuEn Corp Announces Update to Expansion of Energy Solutions in Florida
  
  Energy Solutions by Total receives Florida Corporation Status and Approved to Participate in PACE With the Florida Green Energy Works Initiative
  Marketwire.  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:30:00 EDT.
• Turkey looks to realize its huge shale gas potential
  
  Turkey has appeared to accelerate its local energy exploration and production ...
  Hurriyet.  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:01:00 +0200.
• Clean Energy Trust Congratulates NuMat Technologies on Closing $2 Million Seed Round
  
  CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Energy Trust Congratulates NuMat Technologies on Closing $2 Million Seed Round; 2012 Clean Energy Challenge Winner Brings Total Funding to $2.4 Million for Commercializing Disruptive Gas Storage ...
  Business Wire.  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:00:00 UTC.
• Manitok Energy Inc. Announces Intention to Commence A Normal Course Issuer Bid
  
  CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - June 18, 2013) -
  Marketwire.  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:00:00 EDT.
• Centre College professor is getting buzz for study of energy drinks
  
  Energy drinks, packed with caffeine, sugar and vitamin blends, appear to provide not much more of a brain boost than a good old cup of Joe. ...
  Miami Herald.  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:21 EDT.
• Companies Try Natural Gas to Fuel Vehicles
  
  While many Americans want to reduce both pollution and energy costs, the nation's automobile-based transportation system undermines these goals by being largely dependent on petroleum. ...
  Voice of America.  Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:15:16 -0400.
• Energy firm urges 'petrol' pricing
  
  One of Britain's biggest energy suppliers calls for single-unit pricing for gas and electricity to help consumers compare different tariffs.
  BBC News.  Sat, 15 Jun 2013 08:59:39 GMT.

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