Energy

Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche faces growing criticism over plans to abolish the legal feed-in tariff for solar systems on house roofs. Yet not all industry representatives reject the move.

May 10, 2026 Reported by AI

Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has signaled a preference for building a major oil refinery in Mombasa, Kenya, instead of the previously proposed Tanga site in Tanzania. Dangote made the remarks in a Financial Times interview published Sunday.

Smart plugs provide an affordable option for cutting standby power use in homes across the U.S.

May 08, 2026 Reported by AI

The Energy Regulatory Commission has suspended collection of the green energy auction allowance for two months to ease pressure on electricity bills nationwide. The suspension covers the rate of P0.0371 per kilowatt-hour for May and June bills.

Some Democratic leaders on the East Coast are moving to scale back energy-efficiency initiatives as electricity costs climb. The shift comes as politicians seek quick relief for constituents facing higher utility bills.

May 06, 2026 Reported by AI

President Trump has approved a presidential permit for the Bridger expansion pipeline, a project that would carry oil from Canada's Alberta tar sands to central Wyoming. The 647-mile line is backed by the True family, longtime Wyoming oil operators, and aims to begin construction next year with oil flowing by 2028. The Trump administration is expediting environmental reviews to speed up the process.