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DOE Boots Up $171.5M to Scale U.S. Geothermal Testing and Drilling
energy1 hour ago

DOE Boots Up $171.5M to Scale U.S. Geothermal Testing and Drilling

The U.S. Department of Energy is awarding $171.5 million in a funding opportunity to support next‑generation geothermal field‑scale tests for electricity generation and exploration drilling to validate promising geothermal prospects. The first round will open with two topics focused on enhanced geothermal systems and hydrothermal resource characterization/confirmation. DOE says the effort could unlock large geothermal potential—up to about 300 GW by 2050—and is part of President Trump’s energy agenda; letters of intent are due March 27, 2026, with full applications due April 30, 2026.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|
#doe#energy#energy-policy
EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline
europe4 hours ago

EU urges rapid Druzhba repairs as Adria route emerges as oil lifeline

The European Commission urged Ukraine to accelerate repairs to the Druzhba pipeline after Russian attacks and Hungary’s double veto blocked a €90 billion loan and new sanctions, while Croatia’s Adria (JANAF) pipeline is identified as a viable alternative to keep oil flowing to Hungary and Slovakia. Croatia is examining whether it can legally receive non-Russian crude at its port; EU officials say there is no immediate risk to supply and Adria could meet the two countries’ annual needs, though no fixed timeline for Druzhba repairs exists amid ongoing political wrangling.

via Euronews.com|
#energy#europe#european-union
DOE’s Record-Breaking $26.5B Loan Aims to Cut Power Bills for GA and AL
energy6 hours ago

DOE’s Record-Breaking $26.5B Loan Aims to Cut Power Bills for GA and AL

The Energy Department closed a historic $26.5 billion loan package to fund Southern Company subsidiaries, delivering over $7 billion in electricity cost savings to millions of customers in Georgia and Alabama. The program will support about 16 GW of firm power, including new gas generation, nuclear uprates, hydropower modernization, battery storage, and transmission upgrades, while lowering the utility’s interest expenses by over $300 million per year and boosting jobs and grid reliability.

via Department of Energy (.gov)|
#alabama#energy#finance
US Battery Storage Boom Reshapes the Grid in 2025
energy2 days ago

US Battery Storage Boom Reshapes the Grid in 2025

The US installed a record 57 GWh of new energy storage in 2025—roughly 30% more than 2024—with growth fueled by standalone and behind-the-meter deployments. SEIA projects about 70 GWh more in 2026, and Texas is on track to lead storage installations, potentially surpassing California. The boom persists despite a renewables-hostile federal stance and risks from supply chains and policy shifts, underscoring a shift toward a more resilient, battery-driven grid as demand rises.

via WIRED|
#battery-storage#energy#energy-storage
Altman argues AI’s energy footprint rivals human development, dismisses water concerns
technology2 days ago

Altman argues AI’s energy footprint rivals human development, dismisses water concerns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told the India AI Impact Summit that worries about data-center water use are unfounded and claimed the energy required to train a human over 20 years outweighs the energy used to answer a single ChatGPT query, urging a fair, post-training comparison. He noted advances in cooling that cut water use, referenced global and US projections for data-center electricity growth, and urged a rapid shift to nuclear, wind, or solar power, while also touching on AI-related job-loss concerns.

via TechSpot|
#ai#data-centers#energy
Altman argues AI's energy use mirrors human learning, urges rapid move to renewables
technology2 days ago

Altman argues AI's energy use mirrors human learning, urges rapid move to renewables

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman defended AI’s power usage by comparing it to the energy needed to raise a human, while urging a swift switch to nuclear and renewable power. The discussion comes amid rising concerns over datacenter electricity and water use, with IEA data showing growing datacenter energy demand and critics warning of climate and water security risks as datacenter expansion continues. Altman's remarks drew online backlash from skeptics who questioned the net societal benefits of the technology.

via The Guardian|
#ai#datacenters#energy
Ukraine rejects energy blackmail from Hungary and Slovakia over Druzhba oil flow
world2 days ago

Ukraine rejects energy blackmail from Hungary and Slovakia over Druzhba oil flow

Ukraine's foreign ministry condemned ultimatums by Hungary and Slovakia after they threatened to halt electricity and block Kyiv's €90 billion loan unless Russian oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline are restarted; both neighbours rely on the pipeline and accuse Kyiv of delays. The dispute comes as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and Zelensky urges a new leaders' meeting to end the war.

via The Guardian|
#druzhba#energy#hungary
Ukraine blasts energy blackmail as Druzhba row widens
world2 days ago

Ukraine blasts energy blackmail as Druzhba row widens

Ukraine condemned Hungary and Slovakia for “blackmail” after they threatened to cut electricity unless Kyiv restarts Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, damaged by a Russian attack. Kyiv says it may trigger emergency energy measures under the EU association and has proposed alternative routes while the EU coordinates a response, as the standoff deepens a broader energy crisis.

via politico.eu|
#druzhba#energy#hungary
Oil Rally May Be Underpricing Iran Risk Amid Tensions
energy2 days ago

Oil Rally May Be Underpricing Iran Risk Amid Tensions

Oil prices rose to six-month highs as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of potential supply disruptions from Iran’s 3 million barrels per day of output, with tensions intensifying around nuclear talks and increased Gulf deployments. While traders have often framed the market as oversupplied, data show inventories below the five-year average and shrinking spare capacity, suggesting a real risk of disruption if the region heats up and the market may be underpricing that risk.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|
#energy#geopolitics#iran
Ancient Queensland salt caverns could become Australia’s clean-energy backbone
energy2 days ago

Ancient Queensland salt caverns could become Australia’s clean-energy backbone

Geoscience Australia’s $31 million drilling of the Adavale Basin in outback Queensland identifies the Boree Salt deposit as thick enough to form underground caverns by dissolving salt, creating a storage space for hydrogen (or compressed air). This geological-scale energy reserve could store around 6,000 tonnes of hydrogen per cavern (~100 GWh), potentially powering tens of millions of homes for a day with a handful of caverns, complementing intermittent renewables.

via Interesting Engineering|
#adavale-basin#australia#energy
On-demand electric motor: MIT's multimaterial 3D printer outputs a working motor in hours
energy3 days ago

On-demand electric motor: MIT's multimaterial 3D printer outputs a working motor in hours

MIT researchers have developed a multimaterial 3D‑printing platform that can fabricate fully functional electric machines in a single process. By upgrading a printer with four extruders, sensors, and a new control framework, they printed a linear motor using five materials in about three hours, with magnetization the only post-processing step and material costs around $0.50. The demonstration highlights the potential for on-site, distributed manufacturing of complex electromechanical devices, aiming to reduce downtime and supply-chain reliance and outlining plans to integrate magnetization and expand to fully 3D‑printed rotary motors.

via Interesting Engineering|
#3d-printing#distributed-manufacturing#electric-motor
Tofu-Brine Water Battery Aims 120k Cycles, Outlasting Lithium-Ion by Decades
energy4 days ago

Tofu-Brine Water Battery Aims 120k Cycles, Outlasting Lithium-Ion by Decades

Researchers report a tofu-brine, water-based battery with organic electrodes and neutral electrolytes achieving 120,000+ cycles and non-flammability; if scalable, it could offer a cheaper, safer alternative for grid storage and backup power, potentially challenging lithium-ion, though energy density and real-world deployment remain to be proven.

via Interesting Engineering|
#eco-friendly#energy#energy-storage
Recharge Your Day: Gut Health, Rhythm, and Curious Habits for More Energy
health4 days ago

Recharge Your Day: Gut Health, Rhythm, and Curious Habits for More Energy

An NPR Life Kit episode argues that steady energy comes from gut health, circadian rhythm, and daily emotional maintenance. Dr. Amy Shah suggests fiber-rich, minimally processed foods and circadian fasting, plus morning light, to fuel energy; experts urge daily stress-reduction and value-aligned living, and even trying new hobbies to spark enthusiasm. If fatigue persists, consult a clinician.

via NPR|
#circadian-rhythm#energy#gut-health