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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s just-released blueprint doubles down on the state’s landmark climate law while aiming to solve the data center growth problem. www.canarymedia.com/articles/dat...

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Virginia’s new energy plan: Make the AI boom work for — not against —…

Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s just-released blueprint doubles down on the state’s landmark climate law while aiming to solve the data center growth…

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

California’s outgoing governor approved bills to contain utility spending and allow customers to get paid to let batteries, EVs, and appliances ease grid stress. #energysky www.canarymedia.com/articles/vir...

canarymedia.com

Newsom finally says yes to virtual power plants

California’s outgoing governor approved bills to contain utility spending and allow customers to get paid to let batteries, EVs, and appliances ease grid…

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

A #fusion startup on a shoestring budget hopes to leapfrog more established companies by reviving a technology that’s been sidelined for half a century. #energysky spectrum.ieee.org/magnetic-mir...

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Fusion Startup on a Shoestring Budget Spins Plasma With Salvaged Parts

Old tech gets revived with salvaged parts and supersonic speeds

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Consumers are already major investors in the clean transition. In 2024, households invested $332 billion in electric vehicles (EVs), efficient appliances, heat pumps, rooftop solar and other low-carbon household technologies. #energysky www.weforum.org/stories/ener...

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Why the clean energy transition will be powered by consumers

Rising energy costs are turning everyday activities into a dilemma. Here is how household choices and smart policy can build a fairer, more resilient energy grid.

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John Hanger @jrfhanger.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

China's "car exports in August jumped 67.1% from the year before to around 890,000 units, driven by plug-in hybrids and pure electric vehicles." EVs reportedly are ~58% of China's car exports. EV sales skyrocket in Europe and the world outside USA & China. abcnews.com/Business/wir... #energysky

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China’s car exports in first 8 months surpass 2025 total, as EV sales soar

Industry data show China’s passenger car exports surpassed last year’s total in the first eight months of this year

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

With France's greater stake in the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) – the power cable linking Greece to Cyprus and Israel – Athens hopes that Paris will play an active part in managing Turkey’s objections to the project, confronting it if necessary. #energysky www.ekathimerini.com/politics/for...

ekathimerini.com

French stake in electricity interconnection project grows | eKathimerini.com

With France having a greater stake in the implementation of the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) – the power cable linking Greece to Cyprus and Israel – Athens hopes that Paris will also play an active ...

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Denmark's wind industry hit the 140% mark for wind power last Friday, meaning that wind power accounted for 100% of electricity demand in the country with plenty left over to sell abroad. #energysky cleantechnica.com/2026/09/09/w...

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Wind Power Produced 140% Of Electricity Demand in Denmark

Denmark achieved a record-setting pace for wind power last week, reaching 140% of the nation's entire electricity demand at one point.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

"Nice grid you got there. Hate to see anything bad happen to it." 🙄 -------------- CEO Sam Altman has also offered one possible solution to the cybersecurity risks: OpenAI’s own cyber services. #energysky www.politico.com/news/2026/09...

politico.com

Sam Altman pitches utilities on AI grid defense

The previously unreported meetings have come as utility companies grapple the risks posed to the grid by autonomous hacks.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Construction underway on a remote island nearly 400 kilometers west of India’s mainland could demonstrate, for the first time, the commercial viability of a vast, untapped renewable resource: the ocean’s thermal layers. #energysky spectrum.ieee.org/ocean-therma...

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Remote Island Taps Energy From the Ocean's Thermal Layers

Lakshadweep, the Canaries, others test ocean thermal energy conversion

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

President Nikos Christodoulides said on Wednesday that Cyprus was closer than ever to seeing the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI) project move towards implementation, following an agreement with Greece and the entry of French investment company Meridiam. #energysky cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/09/c...

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Christodoulides: ‘GSI closer than ever to implementation’

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Great article from @jeffstjohn.bsky.social --- North Plains Connector has earned backing from the Energy Department and utilities, and could deliver huge cost and reliability benefits — if states give it the OK. #energysky www.canarymedia.com/articles/tra...

canarymedia.com

This novel power line could link 3 grids across 3 time zones

North Plains Connector has earned backing from the Energy Department and utilities, and could deliver huge cost and reliability benefits — if states give…

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Tor "SolarFred" Valenza @torsolarfred.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Massive and unprecedented injection of power as Super Battery tests its full shock-absorber capacity #energysky -- via Renew Economy: reneweconomy.com.au/...

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Interior is using tax dollars to pay firms to ditch offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuels instead. California just became the eighth state to sue to stop it. #energysky www.canarymedia.com/articles/off...

canarymedia.com

Trump’s $4B in offshore wind buyouts spur legal blowback from states

Interior is using tax dollars to pay firms to ditch offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuels instead. California just became the eighth state to…

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first Democrat targeted by the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, which has notched wins against clean energy foes in GOP primaries. #energysky www.canarymedia.com/articles/pol...

canarymedia.com

Clean energy super PAC looks to take down a Democratic governor

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first Democrat targeted by the Invest in Tomorrow Coalition, which has notched wins against clean energy foes in GOP…

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The European Commission lists GSI among its eight Energy Highways, intended to end Cyprus’ electricity isolation and strengthen European energy resilience, and has committed €658 million in Connecting Europe Facility support to its construction. #energysky www.ekathimerini.com/opinion/1314...

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Europe funded the cable. It must now own the risk | eKathimerini.com

Meridiam gives France a stake. It does not give Greece a French guarantee.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The Trump administration is backing a major electricity grid project connecting Israel, Cyprus and Greece, giving new momentum to a project that had been delayed by strong Turkish opposition. #energysky allisraelnews.com/us-backs-isr...

allisraelnews.com

US backs Israel-Greece-Cyprus power link despite Turkish opposition

The Trump administration voiced support for the Great Sea Interconnector, connecting Israel, Cyprus, and Greece despite ongoing Turkish maritime opposition.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

So, how does China transmit the green electricity from the northwest to the coastal cities in the east? In this episode, let's take a look at the marvel of ‘Ultra-High Voltage transmission.’ #energysky www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LGk...

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Bravo China:·Green Power ·Super E-highway·Light up the East #chinastories

YouTube video by SDAdvocates

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Just Kevin @kevinleecaster.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

A big new PV Power Plant has been authorized by UK's Labor government. Climate change supporters who live in the vicinity are upset at the prospect of being surrounded by solar panels instead of one of the coal-fired power plants they're used to though. 🔌💡 www.beaconfenenergypark.co.uk

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Home - Beacon Fen Energy Park

Low Carbon is developing proposals to build a new solar and battery storage park on land to the east of Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Proverbs: "When there is no vision, the people perish." But this is what real leadership looks like. #energysky www.youtube.com/shorts/0Ic-a...

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Electricity is one of Canada’s biggest opportunities.

YouTube video by Mark Carney

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The developer of a hugely ambitious plan to build a 4,000-km-long, high-voltage undersea power line between Canada and Europe has revealed a shortlist of four routes for the $30-billion megaproject. #energysky www.nationalobserver.com/2026/08/07/n...

nationalobserver.com

$30B undersea power line between Canada and Europe narrows to four routes

The developer of the North Atlantic Transmission Link megaproject has revealed the shortlist of lay routes for the 4,000-km transatlantic interconnector along with a deal with a major power technology...

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

“We lose more than half of everything that we expected to be able to build with the combination of market forces and proactive policy,” said Amanda Levin, NRDC’s director of policy analysis. #energysky www.utilitydive.com/news/trumps-...

utilitydive.com

Trump’s energy policy could cost US 540 GW of renewables, says NRDC

“We lose more than half of everything that we expected to be able to build with the combination of market forces and proactive policy,” said Amanda Levin, NRDC’s director of policy analysis.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario. He also called for Canada to consider using oil and potash as leverage. #EnergySky www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

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Canada should be ready to cut electricity, critical minerals, Ontario's premier says

Ford said "everything is on the table" if the dispute worsens, including cutting off electricity and critical minerals from Ontario.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor of Our World in Data, joins Scott Galloway to examine the new global energy race. They discuss AI’s power demands and how China built its clean-energy advantage, and why the United States risks falling behind on electrification. #energysky youtu.be/GkAtcFOudDE

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AI Uses Less Power Than You Think. The Real Problem Is Worse

YouTube video by The Prof G Pod – Scott Galloway

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Great Sea Interconnector is developing into an innovative energy project which may influence the future of Mediterranean island destinations due to its contribution to increased power security and sustainable growth of tourism industry. #energysky www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article...

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Great Sea Interconnector Powers Island Tourism Future With Energy Security and Sustainable Growth Across the Mediterranean - Travel And Tour World

How subsea interconnectors island tourism grid projects lower hotel costs and secure green power in Europe.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The United States power grid is at risk of a major blackout that could last up to 18 months, according to a new report. Concerns are heightened as one U.S. city has been without power for more than a week. #energysky www.syracuse.com/us-news/2026...

syracuse.com

US power grid at risk of 18-month blackout as 1 city has been in dark for more than a week

The power grid is outdated and potentially vulnerable, a former official said.

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The nearly €2 billion Great Sea Interconnector subsea cable would connect Cyprus to the EU's electricity system and end Nicosia's energy isolation. However, Turkey's maritime ambitions have been stalling the project, meant to become operational in 2024. #energysky www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

euronews.com

EU-backed electricity link to Cyprus stalls amid regional tensions

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

#Fusion power has crossed an important scientific line, but its next test may be harder: making enough money to justify building the plants. A new MIT-led framework argues that commercial success will depend on more than producing net energy. #energysky www.yahoo.com/finance/ener...

yahoo.com

Fusion’s biggest challenge may no longer be the physics, MIT study finds

Fusion has proved it can produce net energy, but an MIT-led analysis says commercial plants must also generate more economic value than they cost. The framework identifies power density, fast componen...

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TerraWatts2010 @terrawatts2010.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Clean energy technology developer Envision Group just completed the final stages of the incorporation of an artificial intelligence (AI) management system into the 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage network in northern China. #energysky cleantechnica.com/2026/08/08/w...

cleantechnica.com

World's Largest 12.8 GWh Battery Storage Cluster Activated in China - CleanTechnica

CLEAN energy technology developer Envision Group just completed the final stages of the incorporation of an artificial intelligence (AI) management system into the 12.8-gigawatt-hour battery storage n...

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