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.

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• How Bitcoin's vast energy use could burst its bubble
  
  
  Yahoo.  2021-02-27T19:56:20Z.
• Valero Energy (VLO) Up 32% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
  
  Valero Energy (VLO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 16:31:03 GMT.
• Energy secretary says power crisis in Texas could happen anywhere
  
  "We need to make significant investments in upgrading our transmission grids," newly confirmed Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said in an interview with CBS News.
  CBS News.  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:36:34 -0500.
• Senate confirms Jennifer Granholm as energy secretary
  
  Granholm, a vocal advocate for clean energy, worked with auto makers on electrification as governor.
  CBS News.  Fri, 26 Feb 2021 07:17:35 -0500.
• Texas energy CEO says he wouldn't have done anything differently amid power emergency
  
  The CEO of the group that controls Texas's energy grid, says he wouldn't have done anything differently amid the state's power emergency. Bill ...
  Jordan Williams.  The Hill.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 23:37:13 +0000.
• Carbon Capture, Hydrogen, Fission Or Fusion: Which Can Take Us To Net-Zero By 2050?
  
  Solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, solar heat, fission & hydrogen have roles to play in the energy mix of the future. ...
  By Wal Van Lierop, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 15:14:57 -0500.
• Npower shuts down its mobile app after 'credential stuffing' hack
  
  Bosses of the energy giant, a 'Big Six' firm, are warning customers to check their bank statements for unusual activity following the breach.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 14:03:58 +0000.
• For Energy Security, Power Is The New Oil
  
  Today, electricity is the new oil when it comes to energy security. ...
  By Baker Institute, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:57:58 -0500.
• Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details
  
  The energy provider, owned by Eon, reports a breach to the UK's data watchdog.
  BBC News.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 12:35:41 GMT.
• Cement giants turn to green hydrogen and carbon capture in efforts to curb emissions
  
  Cement production is an energy intensive process responsible for a significant amount of emissions.
  CNBC.  Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:29:11 GMT.
• Smart Ways to Cut Your Utility Bills
  
  Tax breaks and potentially lower home energy costs make these green projects worth a look.
  Kiplinger.  Wed, 24 Feb 2021 21:43:59 GMT.
• US, Canada begin get down to roadmap of new milestone in bilateral relations - Trudeau
  
  The two states will prioritize localizing the coronavirus pandemic, creating jobs for middle class, fighting poverty and climate change, fighting extremism, supporting multiculturalism policy and switching to renewable energy sources
  Tass.  Wed, 24 Feb 2021 04:39:38 +0300.
• Upwing Energy Achieves Carbon Neutral Certification
  
  Innovative Artificial Lift Technology Will Help Oil and Gas Companies Meet Environmental and Production Goals.
  PRWeb.  Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT.
• Texas resident has nearly $17,000 deducted from bank account by energy company following winter storm
  
  A Texas resident had nearly $17,000 automatically deducted from his bank account after Griddy, a Texas Energy Company, imposed surcharges on state residents following a devastating winter storm and subsequent electrical blackout.
  Nikolas Lanum.  Fox News.  Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:22:59 GMT.
• Family sues Texas power companies for $100m over death of boy, 11
  
  Cristian Pavon's family says 'gross negligence' caused death by 'hypothermia' as Texans receive sky-high energy bills.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:00:49 +0000.
• It's time to add exposure to energy after sector's 'surprising' reversal: Trader
  
  The energy sector is "at a very interesting inflection point" that may be worth buying, one technical analyst says.
  CNBC.  Mon, 22 Feb 2021 15:45:50 GMT.
• The Best Home Energy Monitor for an Efficient Home
  
  Use a home energy monitor to identify and correct energy inefficiencies and save money on your electric bill.
  Kat Hodgins.  Bob Vila.  Mon, 22 Feb 2021 04:41:17 -0500.
• Why some Texans are getting sky-high energy bills
  
  After unusual icy weather left millions of Texans without power, some are facing another crisis: Sky-high electricity bills. ...
  Joseph Pisani and Jonathan Mattise.  Washington Times.  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:37:59 -0500.
• Texans Stuck With $5,000 Electric Bills After Winter Storm Need Help, Officials Say
  
  Texas has a highly unusual, deregulated energy market that allows consumers to choose between scores of competing electricity providers.
  Voice of America.  Sun, 21 Feb 2021 19:53:03 -0500.
• University watchdog faces 'impartiality' questions
  
  Lord Wharton is also a paid adviser to an energy firm trying to build through a university's land.
  BBC News.  Fri, 19 Feb 2021 00:00:20 GMT.

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