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NYC Heatwave Triggers Grid Action: Con Edison Cuts Power to 9,800 Queens Homes, Voltage Reduced Citywide
news7 days ago

NYC Heatwave Triggers Grid Action: Con Edison Cuts Power to 9,800 Queens Homes, Voltage Reduced Citywide

During a brutal NYC heatwave, Con Edison temporarily shut off power to about 9,800 southwest Queens customers to repair equipment, while voltage was reduced by 8% in large parts of Brooklyn and Queens to prevent wider outages, affecting roughly 400,000 customers. Cooling centers opened and dry ice distributed as residents were urged to conserve energy and avoid using major appliances during peak hours.

via amNewYork|
#con-edison#energy-grid#heatwave
Ukraine Expands Drone War Into Crimea, Targeting Bridges and Grids
world7 days ago

Ukraine Expands Drone War Into Crimea, Targeting Bridges and Grids

Ukraine has stepped up drone strikes against Crimea to degrade Russia’s defenses and sever supply lines, hitting air-defense networks, radar, bridges (notably the Kerch Strait and Chonhar), oil terminals, and energy facilities. The campaign has caused blackouts and evacuations, shifting some Russian forces to defense. Analysts say it could take weeks or months to substantially degrade Crimea’s military footprint, but Kyiv hopes sustained pressure will push Moscow toward negotiations.

via The New York Times|
#crimea#drones#energy-grid
Mamdani's 78-degree rule clashes with senior heat warnings, sparking backlash
politics8 days ago

Mamdani's 78-degree rule clashes with senior heat warnings, sparking backlash

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s push to cap air conditioning at 78 degrees to ease the power grid drew online backlash after he also urged seniors to stay cool, hydrated and use cooling centers during a looming heat wave. Critics mocked the apparent contradiction, while supporters say climate policy must balance energy demands with public safety, pointing to ongoing measures like cooling centers and extended pool hours to counter extreme heat.

via Fox News|
#78-degree-rule#energy-grid#heat-wave
Venezuela taps GE to rebuild its ailing power grid
world25 days ago

Venezuela taps GE to rebuild its ailing power grid

Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez announced a deal with General Electric Vernova to rebuild the country’s ailing electricity grid, a move aimed at restoring power after chronic outages caused by underinvestment and drought. The agreement signals a potential opening to US investment under Rodríguez, even as many key institutions remain Maduro loyalists and the energy ministry shifts away from military leadership; outages have plagued major cities like Caracas, highlighting the urgency of the repair effort.

via BBC|
#energy-grid#foreign-investment#general-electric
Southport verdict sparks reform calls across UK headlines
uk-news2 months ago

Southport verdict sparks reform calls across UK headlines

British papers front the Southport inquiry verdict that three girls’ deaths could have been prevented with parental intervention, while other stories cover criticism of defence policy, plans to curb solar grid overload with paid laundry electricity on sunny weekends, research showing dull conversations can feel more engaging, and Trump’s deleted AI image plus a Monty Python callback on front pages.

via BBC|
#defence-policy#energy-grid#small-talk-research
Delay, not relief: Iran braces for wider clash as Trump postpones attack
world3 months ago

Delay, not relief: Iran braces for wider clash as Trump postpones attack

Trump postponed a planned strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure after claiming productive talks with Tehran, a claim Iran denies; Turkey and Oman are quietly mediating, but Iranians fear the delay could be a strategic pause for a broader confrontation. The Revolutionary Guards warn of retaliation against Gulf energy and desalination facilities, with discussions about seizing Kharg Island in the Hormuz Strait. Experts note Iran’s dispersed grid makes a knockout attack difficult, yet the region faces severe humanitarian and economic risks from potential outages and further escalation.

via The Guardian|
#energy-grid#hormuz-strait#iran
Fresh Russian barrage tests Ukraine as EU sanctions hinge on oil flow
world4 months ago

Fresh Russian barrage tests Ukraine as EU sanctions hinge on oil flow

Russia launched a fresh wave of missiles and drones at Ukraine, destroying a house in Kyiv and damaging energy infrastructure amid freezing conditions, with power outages reported; Zelenskyy said about 297 drones and nearly 50 missiles were used, and casualties included at least one death in Lviv and multiple injuries. The strikes come as EU foreign ministers prepare a 20th sanctions package, with Hungary and Slovakia threatening to block measures over resumed oil deliveries via the Druzhba pipeline.

via The Guardian|
#energy-grid#eu-sanctions#missile-strikes
Texas Tests the Frontier of Small Nuclear Reactors
technology4 months ago

Texas Tests the Frontier of Small Nuclear Reactors

Texas has become a leading test bed for small modular reactors (SMRs), with several designs moving from study to test phases and government backing aiming to strengthen the state’s grid as demand could rise sharply by 2050. Projects include Natura Resources’ 1‑MW molten‑salt test in Abilene and Aalo Atomics’ 10‑MW sodium‑cooled units, plus X-energy’s plan for four 80‑MW reactors at Seadrift, backed by federal funding and state legislation. However, critics warn about high upfront costs, licensing timelines, and unresolved nuclear-waste questions, so deployment hinges on cost reductions, financing, and regulatory reform.

via The Texas Tribune|
#energy-grid#nuclear#regulation
U.S. sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelenskyy says
world5 months ago

U.S. sets June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace talks, Zelenskyy says

The United States has told Ukraine and Russia to clinch a peace deal by June, with expected pressure if talks stall, and plans for another trilateral round in the U.S., possibly Miami. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure disrupted power, forcing nuclear plants to reduce output as negotiations remain split on Donbas, Zaporizhzhia, and other terms, including a so‑called Dmitriev package; no breakthrough was reached in recent Abu Dhabi talks.

via AP News|
#ceasefire#diplomacy#energy-grid
Coordinated Wiper Attacks Hit 30+ Renewable Farms, Sparking Grid Security Concerns
technology5 months ago

Coordinated Wiper Attacks Hit 30+ Renewable Farms, Sparking Grid Security Concerns

CERT Polska disclosed a coordinated, destructive cyber campaign on Dec 29, 2025 that hit more than 30 wind/solar farms and a CHP plant, disrupting substation communications but not stopping electricity or heat delivery. The attackers deployed wipers (DynoWiper, LazyWiper) via compromised Fortinet devices and Active Directory, used multiple accounts with no two-factor authentication, and leveraged Tor/IPs to access energy networks, with several variants and likely LLM involvement; data was also exfiltrated from OT/cloud services. Attribution to Static Tundra tied to Russia's FSB is stated by CERT Polska, though some researchers link activity to Sandworm.

via The Hacker News|
#cert-polska#cyberattack#dynowiper
Russia-linked wiper targets Poland’s grid but power stays on
technology5 months ago

Russia-linked wiper targets Poland’s grid but power stays on

Poland’s electric grid was targeted by a new wiper malware, allegedly from Russia’s Sandworm group, on the late-December anniversary of a Ukraine grid attack. The payload, dubbed DynoWiper, aimed to disrupt communications between renewables and grid operators but did not cause a blackout. Attribution is at medium confidence and researchers say there’s no evidence of disruption, with several possible reasons the attack failed.

via Ars Technica|
#cyberattack#energy-grid#poland