Energy

Baltic Nations Unplug From Russian Power Grid to Join EU Network

Baltic Nations Unplug From Russian Power Grid to Join EU Network

The Baltic states of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania unplugged from Russia’s electric grid on Sunday and will now get their power from the European Union’s network. The move was viewed as vital for Europe’s security and had been in progress since 2007, reported the BBC. It had become more of a priority following Russia’s invasion […]

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    Trump Freezes $50 Billion in DOE Funding for Programs Including Clean Energy Innovation

    Trump Freezes $50 Billion in DOE Funding for Programs Including Clean Energy Innovation

    The Trump administration has halted spending from the United States Department of Energy (DOE)’s approximately $50 billion budget while a “comprehensive review” is conducted to ensure its spending and other actions — which include funding for new energy technologies — are in alignment with the priorities of President Donald Trump, according to an agency memo […]