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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• OPEC+ agreement to have positive effect on energy market stabilization - Kremlin
  
  The OPEC-non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting agreed on Saturday to extend oil production cuts by 9.7 million barrels per day until late July
  Tass.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 23:34:38 +0300.
• Energy firms shut 33% of offshore oil output ahead of Storm Cristobal
  
  Oil and gas producers operating in the U.S. ...
  Reuters.  Sat, 06 Jun 2020 14:18:02 -0400.
• Why Is Clearway Energy (CWEN) Up 12.1% Since Last Earnings Report?
  
  Clearway Energy (CWEN) 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, 06 Jun 2020 15:31:43 GMT.
• BP sweetens North Sea assets sale after oil price slump
  
  The energy giant agrees to heavily discount the price of assets it is planning to sell to Premier Oil.
  BBC News.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 13:21:48 GMT.
• Watch This Black Hole Blow Bubbles
  
  A black hole was seen shooting electrified gas and energy into space. Each blob contained about 400 million billion pounds of matter.
  Dennis Overbye.  New York Times.  Fri, 05 Jun 2020 09:00:31 +0000.
• Discovery unlocks 'hot' electrons for more efficient energy use
  
  Highly energetic, "hot" electrons have the potential to help solar panels more efficiently harvest light energy. But up until now, scientists haven't been able to measure the energies of those electrons, limiting their use. ...
  Science Daily.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 15:20:39 EDT.
• Trump to Sign Order Giving Agencies Emergency Powers to Fast-track Energy Projects, Sources Say
  
  Order billed as a way to 'support and accelerate' US economic recovery from the impacts of coronavirus pandemic.
  Voice of America.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 13:31:08 -0400.
• Energy Research Cooperative completes Data and Systems Strategic Plan
  
  Energy Research Cooperative has recently completed a Data and Systems Strategic Plan for Clean Power Alliance (CPA). The strategic plan supports CPA's ongoing work to provide clean and ...
  PRWeb.  Thu, 04 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT.
• Clean Power Continues To Stretch Its Cost Benefits Over Coal
  
  Renewable energy continues to get cheaper, and it is increasingly the cheapest form of new power capacity around the world, less expensive than any form of fossil fuel electricity.
  By Mike Scott, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0400.
• Days Of Violence Also Scramble Northeast Energy Situation
  
  While we all pray for an end to the racism that sparked so many of the protests and to the violence and looting, one possible result may be more sane energy policies in the Northeast. ...
  By Daniel Markind, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 03 Jun 2020 09:18:45 -0400.
• Energy suppliers restart smart meter installations
  
  British Gas says it is prioritising pay-as-you-go customers and engineers will follow safety procedures. Engineers will wear full PPE. The firm says households can defer installations.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:18:36 GMT.
• Venezuelan President Says He Will Visit Iran To Sign Energy Agreements
  
  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says he will visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors after Iran sent five fuel tankers to the South American country.
  Radio Liberty.  Tue, 02 Jun 2020 06:44:35 +0000.
• Whitmer to testify about "confusion" over PPE
  
  The Michigan governor will testify Tuesday before a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee.
  CBS News.  Mon, 01 Jun 2020 12:24:45 -0400.
• My Day on a Plate: Shaun Parker
  
  The dance artistic director shares how he keeps his energy levels up during a busy working day.
  Nicole Economos.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 30 May 2020 21:00:00 +1000.
• IEA says the coronavirus crisis has set in motion the largest drop of global energy investment in history
  
  The IEA warned the economic impact of the health crisis could have "serious" implications for energy security and clean energy transitions.
  CNBC.  Wed, 27 May 2020 13:24:06 GMT.
• Record drop in energy investment, warns International Energy Agency
  
  The pandemic has caused a record fall in energy investment and will likely lead to more pollution.
  Yahoo.  Wed, 27 May 2020 03:59:53 -0400.
• Nuclear plant will help kick-start post-pandemic economy, says EDF
  
  A planned new nuclear power station will help kick-start the economy following the coronavirus crisis, energy giant EDF has said.
  Sky News.  Wed, 27 May 2020 06:43:00 +0100.
• Sizewell C: Nuclear power station plans for Suffolk submitted
  
  Critics say EDF's plans would take money from projects that could transform the UK energy landscape.
  BBC News.  Tue, 26 May 2020 23:12:56 GMT.
• Judge Strikes Down US Energy Leasing Rules in Bird Habitat
  
  Judge Brian Morris said the Interior Department did not do enough to encourage development outside of areas with greater sage grouse, a ground-dwelling bird whose numbers have dropped dramatically.
  Voice of America.  Tue, 26 May 2020 17:47:50 -0400.
• Green energy in West Virginia, the state of coal
  
  Coal has been the backbone of West Virginia for generations until rising costs and cheaper fuel alternatives wiped out jobs by tens of thousands. Now, there's a new opportunity in the state and it's green. ...
  CBS News.  Fri, 22 May 2020 17:04:58 -0400.

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