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.

• New Mexico jail completes $13.9M energy savings project
  
  ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The jail that serves New Mexico's largest metropolitan area has completed a multimillion-dollar project aimed at reducing electricity demands and utility costs. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 24 May 2019 23:56:19 -0400.
• Reuters: Poland says compensation for polluted Russian oil still to be solved
  
  The issue of compensation for contaminated Russian oil remains to be solved, Polish Energy Minister Krzysztof Tchorzewski said on May 24 a day after a meeting of oil industry officials in Warsaw. Read more here. ...
  Anastasia Shepeleva.  Kyiv Post.  Fri, 24 May 2019 11:01:31 +0000.
• After election, energy war reignites between government and industry
  
  The Morrison government has wasted little time putting the heat back on the energy sector after its election victory, committing to its hardline interventions.
  Cole Latimer.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Fri, 24 May 2019 19:30:00 +1000.
• Ofgem unveils stricter energy price control plans
  
  The energy regulator has confirmed it will pursue even tighter restrictions on how much profit energy companies can make, in a move it said will result in lower prices for customers.
  Irish Independent.  Fri, 24 May 2019 08:00:19 +0100.
• Cryptocurrency: Virtual money, real power and the fight for a small town's future
  
  In the world of cryptocurrency, money is power, sparking a gold rush wherever energy is cheap and abundant. A booming cryptocurrency mining industry is disrupting a small town in Washington state.
  CBS News.  Thu, 23 May 2019 22:47:10 -0400.
• California Senate votes to require soda warning labels
  
  Sodas and energy drinks in California could soon come with a warning about increased risks for diabetes and tooth decay under a bill that has narrowly cleared the state Senate. ...
  Washington Times.  Thu, 23 May 2019 20:00:52 -0400.
• SDG 7: At Current Rate 2030 Renewable Energy Goals Will Be Missed
  
  If the world does not step up efforts on renewable energy, it will fall short of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030. ...
  By James Ellsmoor, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 23 May 2019 17:06:00 +0000.
• Engineered bacteria could be missing link in energy storage
  
  One of the big issues with sustainable energy systems is how to store electricity that's generated from wind, solar and waves. ...
  Science Daily.  Thu, 23 May 2019 13:02:03 EDT.
• What Is Potential Energy?
  
  Potential energy is a core concept of any physics-based discussion, and one of the most influential variables in the formulas that describe our known universe.
  Live Science.  Thu, 23 May 2019 12:58:00 EDT.
• Dow Plunges as Global Growth Worries, Trade Fears Linger
  
  U.S. stocks tumbled on Thursday as investors dumped shares in most sectors with technology financials and energy leading the declines due to fears the escalating U.S.-China trade war would stymie global economic growth.
  Newsmax.  Thu, 23 May 2019 10:45:09 EDT.
• Are Microgrids Powered By On Site Green Energy The Next Big Thing?
  
  Are microgrids with on site, green generation the next big thing? American enterprise with critical operations thinks that is the case. ...
  By Ken Silverstein, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 23 May 2019 12:30:00 +0000.
• Secretary Mike Pompeo: The threat from Iran remains
  
  Secretary Mike Pompeo joins "Squawk Box" to discuss the U.S.-Iranian relationship and how it may be affecting the energy sector.
  CNBC.  Thu, 23 May 2019 12:26 GMT.
• Jay Inslee unveils plan for 100 percent clean energy by 2030
  
  "This has to be the number one priority for the next president of the United States," Inslee told CBS News in an interview
  CBS News.  Wed, 22 May 2019 16:47:48 -0400.
• HVS Market Pulse: Houston, Texas | By J. Carter Allen
  
  All things considered, the Houston economy weathered the worst energy depression since the 1980s relatively well, highlighting the depth and diversity of Houston's economic base today. ...
  Hsyndicate.  Wed, 22 May 2019 17:22:34 +0200.
• US must 'reassert global leadership' in nuclear energy or lose out to Russia and China
  
  If the U.S. does not reassert global leadership in this sector, others will. Russia and China today account for more than 60 percent of new nuclear plants under construction worldwide, write Sens. Mike Crappo and Sheldon Whitehouse.
  CNBC.  Wed, 22 May 2019 14:19 GMT.
• Sefcovic will go to Moscow to discuss Ukrainian gas transit on June 13, says source
  
  Earlier, deputy head of the European Commission for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic suggested that the leadership of Ukraine should hold a new ministerial meeting on gas with Russia and the EU
  Tass.  Wed, 22 May 2019 17:01:28 +0300.
• Seeking energy independence, Palestinians open solar plant
  
  Palestinians inaugurate their first solar panel plant, part of plan to reduce dependence on Israeli power sources
  ABC News.  Wed, 22 May 2019 07:23:57 -0400.
• Energy bills push inflation to 2019 high
  
  Consumer inflation was 2.1% in April, boosted by energy price rises and air fares.
  BBC News.  Wed, 22 May 2019 09:25:45 GMT.
• Profits fall at energy company SSE
  
  The company says it is facing tough competition and rising costs and is still looking for a buyer for its retail division.
  BBC News.  Wed, 22 May 2019 09:03:43 GMT.
• Research Headlines - A collaborative approach to renewable energy
  
  An EU-funded project has driven collaboration on renewable energy between businesses and researchers in Armenia, Belarus, Georgia and Moldova with counterparts from EU countries. ...
  European Commission.  Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT.

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