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.

• Clinton to Urge Bulgaria to Seek New Energy Sources
  
  During a brief visit to Sofia, US top diplomat is expected to call on Bulgaria to break its dependence on Russian oil, gas.
  Voa News.  Voice of America.  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:48:12 GMT.
• Clinton urges Bulgaria to be energy independent
  
  U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is in Bulgaria, urging the country to break its energy dependence on Russia by diversifying its oil and gas supplies.
  Miami Herald.  Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:58 EST.
• Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'
  
  Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.
  BBC News.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:32:54 GMT.
• Looking Forward, Fiji Turns to Its Canoeing Past
  
  The traditional canoe is at the center of several projects aimed at reducing Fiji’s energy consumption, providing cheaper transport, keeping local traditions alive and giving a boost to tourism.
  By Ginanne Brownell.  International Herald Tribune.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:27:20 GMT.
• This Land: Maine Resident Struggles to Heat His Home
  
  Cuts in a federal energy-assistance program have left some families struggling to pay for oil to heat their homes.
  By Dan Barry.  International Herald Tribune.  Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:38:36 GMT.
• Huhne resigns over points charge
  
  Chris Huhne vows to clear his name as he resigns as energy secretary to fight a charge of perverting the course of justice relating to a 2003 speeding case.
  BBC News.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:44 GMT.
• Britain names Ed Davey as Energy Secretary
  
  p LONDON (AP) - British Prime Minister David Cameron's office says Liberal Democrat lawmaker Ed Davey has been appointed as Energy and Climate Change Secretary after his predecessor quit. ...
  Straits Times.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:00 GMT.
• We Must Include Nuclear Power in the Energy Discussion
  
  Nuclear power reduces emissions without destroying jobs.
  U. S. News & World Report.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:30:00 -0500.
• Video: British Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigns from Cabinet after being charged over speeding points
  
  pCHRIS Huhne has resigned as British Energy Secretary after being charged alongside his ex-wife Vicky Pryce with perverting the course of justice over speeding cover-up allegations. ...
  Irish Independent.  Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:05:02 GMT.
• Africa: U.S. Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson to Lead Energy Trade Mission
  
  [State Department] Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson will lead an Energy Trade Mission to Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana February 6-17. The delegation of U.S. ...
  All Africa.  Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:28:50 GMT.

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