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.

• For Nadal and His Contemporaries, It Is About Winning, and Quickly
  
  Dropping only one set in the first week of the Australian Open gave the 20-time Grand Slam champion, at age 35, energy for later in the tournament. Aging tennis stars, take note.
  Matthew Futterman.  New York Times.  Sat, 22 Jan 2022 04:12:19 +0000.
• Xcel Energy (XEL) Strong on Capex and Clean Energy Plans
  
  Xcel Energy's (XEL) strategic investments and focus on clean energy will strengthen its existing operations.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 18:55:00 GMT.
• Firms call for urgent help with energy bills
  
  Five business groups write to Chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for support for firms on energy costs.
  BBC News.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:52:43 GMT.
• Why are energy prices rising in the UK?
  
  Squeeze on wholesale gas prices around the world set to drive up household bills
  Joe Sommerlad.  The Independent.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:52:18 GMT.
• Business groups ask Sunak for energy costs support
  
  Five business groups have written to Chancellor Rishi Sunak asking for support for energy costs.
  BBC News.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 17:14:57 GMT.
• Biden's energy policies need a reset for year two
  
  The Biden administration does not have its priorities straight. The longer simplistic thinking dominates American energy policy, the more our energy security will diminish.
  Bill Cassidy.  Fox News.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:00:11 GMT.
• Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm violated a stock disclosure law nine times last year
  
  The energy secretary failed to disclose at least nine stock sales within the required 45-day window.
  CNBC.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:09:42 GMT.
• How Can Ant and Termite Queens Live So Long?
  
  Scientists are working to understand the matriarchs, who can survive decades while investing huge amounts of energy into reproduction
  Smithsonian.  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000.
• Rishi Sunak vows to help businesses battle the inflation crisis
  
  The Chancellor said he was 'looking at lots of things' to support companies and households as they battle with soaring energy costs.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 23:07:34 GMT.
• Cross-Channel power cable project rejected by government despite energy squeeze
  
  A cross-Channel power cable project has been rejected by the government despite pressure to bolster energy supplies in the face of an unprecedented surge in prices.
  Sky News.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:14:00 +0000.
• Moldova Introduces State Of Emergency Amid Russian Gas Crisis
  
  Moldova's lawmakers have approved a 60-day state of emergency in the energy sector amid the country's difficulties with gas payments to Russia's state-controlled Gazprom.
  Radio Liberty.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:56:58 +0000.
• The world is hungry for lithium. Geothermal energy could transform how it's sourced
  
  Concerns around sustainability and the security of global supply chains could boost opportunities related to direct lithium extraction.
  CNBC.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 11:10:47 GMT.
• Hungarian Foreign Minister hopes decision on Nord Stream 2 will not be political
  
  For Hungary a gas pipeline is always a matter of energy security, Peter Szijjarto pointed out
  Tass.  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 10:33:17 +0300.
• Fusion Power Businesses Hunkering Down
  
  Looking to harness the energy that powers stars, fusion companies are facing very terrestrial challenges.
  By Mergermarket, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 12:50:18 -0500.
• Under-The-Radar Energy Stocks For 2022
  
  Energy has always been a popular sector in our annual 2022 MoneyShow Top Picks report, and consistently through the years, large cap integrated oil firms have stood as favorites.
  By Moneyshow, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 19 Jan 2022 10:07:00 -0500.
• 2nd American Hydrogen Forum Showcases Potential for Hydrogen Economy
  
  ALJ Group and Decarbonfuse are collaborating to bring hydrogen and energy experts together in order to capture the full growth potential of the hydrogen market at the 2nd American Hydrogen Forum.
  PRWeb.  Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT.
• Fossil-fuel billionaire Ambani boosts green energy ambitions
  
  Reliance Industries said it plans to invest $76bn in clean energy- a dramatic increase over its previous $10bn pledge.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 13 Jan 2022 15:38:20 +0000.
• Energy industry blames Biden's oil-and-gas crackdown for higher prices
  
  President Biden's crackdown on the oil-and-gas industry is driving soaring energy prices, and Build Back Better will only push costs higher, according to the American Petroleum Institute. ...
  Valerie Richardson.  Washington Times.  Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:12:46 -0500.
• Houston midstream energy giant to buy another local co. for $3.25B
  
  
  Yahoo.  2022-01-10T14:35:26Z.
• Mauritania explores its renewable energy potential
  
  Mauritania is increasing the production of renewable energy and is already preparing for COP27 next year in Egypt
  AfricaNews.  Mon, 10 Jan 2022 11:27:22 +0000.

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