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Electricity demand in the Eastern United States surged during heat wave

June 30, 2025 Energi Staff

This article was published by the US Energy Information Administration on June 27, 2025. By Lindsay Aramayo, Kimberly Peterson Electricity demand in the PJM Interconnection and ISO New England (two regional grid operators covering the Northeast United States) reached multiyear [Read more]

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Household conservation efforts save Portland grid during July heat wave

July 25, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Energy Mix on July 24, 2024. By Gaye Taylor Small energy conservation efforts on the part of Portland General Electric customers added up to big power savings during Oregon’s [Read more]

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These tips can help keep you safe during a potentially severe 2024 wildfire season

May 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on May 23, 2024. By Stephanie Cleland The 2023 wildfire season was Canada’s worst on record. High temperatures and widespread drought fuelled over 6,600 fires, burning a record-breaking 18.4 million [Read more]

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Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can affect mental illnesses

May 29, 2024 Energi Staff

This article was published by The Conversation on May 28, 2024. By Peter Crank During heat waves, hospital admissions for mental health spike. The past 10 years were the hottest on record, and as we prepare for [Read more]

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Opinion: Helping a warming world to keep cool

July 29, 2019 Energi Staff

By Chiara Delmastro and John Dulac This article was published by the International Energy Agency on July 23, 2019. Heatwaves this summer that have left many Europeans sweltering highlight the growing demand for air conditioning in a warming [Read more]

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Wholesale electricity prices in western US highest in a decade

September 26, 2018 Energi Staff

The elevated electricity demand this past summer contributed to the highest wholesale electricity prices in at least the past 10 years.  And many western US states experienced drought conditions, which led to a decline in [Read more]

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Trump Sought Canadian Submission, Not Just a Trade Deal

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

The collapse of Canada-US trade negotiations was about more than tariffs. Washington’s last-minute demands sought influence over Canada’s trade, resources, industries and domestic laws—and closely matched the Trump administration’s blueprint for dominance in the Western Hemisphere. [Read more]

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