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energy-policy8 days ago•3 min saved

Schiff Proposes Data Centers Fund Their Own Power

Sen. Adam Schiff introduced the Energy Cost Fairness and Reliability Act, which would require data centers over 50 MW to secure their own power, pay for the grid upgrades they necessitate, and not siphon electricity from existing plants, while directing FERC to update transmission rules to allow demand reductions during peak hours—a move framed as helping curb rising electricity costs amid AI power demand, though the bill currently has no Republican co-sponsors.

via Bloomberg Government News|

#data-centers #energy-costs #energy-policy

world11 days ago•6 min saved

Cuba Considers U.S. Aid as Power Grid Collapses

The United States offered $100 million in direct humanitarian aid to Cuba, to be distributed in coordination with the Catholic Church and other reliable organizations, as Cuba’s aging national power grid collapsed and eastern provinces went dark. Cuba said it would accept the aid if delivered in full conformity with universally recognized humanitarian practices, while a CIA-involved U.S. delegation visited Havana to discuss cooperation on economic and security issues. Cuban officials blame the U.S. blockade for worsening shortages, with outages disrupting daily life, hospitals, and supplies as authorities race to restore power.

via CBS News|

#cuba #energy-crisis #humanitarian-aid

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Worst-Case Solar Storms Could Take Down GPS, Satellites, and Grids for Weeks

The UK STFC warns that extreme space weather, though rare, could cripple satellites and GPS, disrupt or destroy terrestrial power grids for up to two weeks, trigger cascading global outages, threaten crewed missions, and highlight the need for stronger protection as satellite networks expand.

via extremetech.com|

#gps #power-grid #satellites

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Rare Solar Storm Could Trigger Global Tech Outages, Study Warns

A UK-led study warns that a rare but extreme solar storm could disrupt satellites and GPS, cripple communications, and overload power grids, potentially causing long outages and cascading infrastructure damage. While unlikely, the scenario underscores the need for preparedness as space weather remains a hidden risk to everyday technology.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#gps #power-grid #satellites

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Inland Data Center Boom: Texas and Midwest Rise as New Hyperscale Hubs

A Synergy report shows Texas and the Midwest are overtaking Northern Virginia as the primary hubs for hyperscale data centers, driven by abundant power and favorable incentives. Texas leads in new development, including on-site power plants, while the Midwest — Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio — is attracting major campuses from Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, and Google. The shift stresses the national power grid and raises electricity costs, reflecting a broader move inland to secure reliable power.

via Business Insider|

#data-centers #hyperscale #midwest

space1 month ago•81 min saved

Century-scale solar storm could cripple satellites, GPS and power grids, study warns

A UK STFC report outlines a worst-case space weather event about every 100–200 years that could disrupt satellites, GPS, radio signals and power grids; while unlikely, the potential impacts would be severe, though advances in solar monitoring and forecasting are improving preparedness.

via Space|

#gps #power-grid #satellites

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Moldova declares 60-day energy emergency after Russia hits cross-border power line

Moldova declared a 60-day state of emergency in its energy sector after a key cross-border power line supplying electricity from Romania (via southern Ukraine) was knocked out by Russian strikes in Ukraine; restoration is expected within about seven days, with demining operations needed before repairs and authorities urging reduced consumption as Moscow’s broader assault on Ukraine continues and North Korea signals support for Russia.

via The Guardian|

#energy-security #moldova #north-korea

world2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Threatens Iran Power Grid in 48-Hour Ultimatum

President Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, vowing to strike and obliterate Iran’s power plants—starting with the largest—if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, claiming the United States has already achieved its objectives; the move heightens tensions as European and Japanese leaders discuss options to reopen the waterway and mitigate potential oil-supply disruptions.

via Dallas Express|

#geopolitics #iran #power-grid

energy2 months ago•3 min saved

Cuba Suffers Second Nationwide Blackout in a Week Amid Oil Blockade

Cuba suffered a second nationwide blackout in a week after a generating unit failed at the Nuevitas plant, triggering cascading outages that hit the island as US oil sanctions bite. With imports limited, authorities activated micro-generators to keep essential services running while Havana and other areas endure hours-long blackouts and tourism is affected.

via Al Jazeera|

#blackout #cuba #energy

world2 months ago•13 min saved

Cuba Struck by Third March Blackout as Aging Grid Strains On

Cuba endured its third blackout of March after the state‑run power grid collapsed islandwide, blamed on decaying infrastructure and a U.S.-imposed oil blockade, with officials not disclosing a cause for the outage.

via AP News|

#blackout #cuba #infrastructure

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Cuba’s power grid returns after 29-hour blackout amid oil blockade

Cuba’s nationwide blackout ended as the grid was reconnected and its largest oil-fired plant, Antonio Guiteras, was brought back online after about 29 hours, but authorities warned shortages may persist due to undergeneration and fuel constraints amid a U.S. oil squeeze; talks with the United States over the crisis continue.

via Al Jazeera|

#antonio-guiteras #blackout #business

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Trump hints at Cuba takeover as blackout shrouds island

Former President Donald Trump said he would have the 'honour of taking Cuba' amid a US-imposed oil blockade that caused a total blackout, with reports that U.S. officials urged Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel to step down. Washington has intensified pressure on Havana by cutting Venezuelan oil shipments and warning of tariffs, and some U.S. figures advocate regime change, though Díaz-Canel says talks with the U.S. should be based on equality and sovereignty.

via The Guardian|

#cuba #power-grid #regime-change

world2 months ago•186 min saved

Cuba grapples with nationwide blackout as oil blockade bites

Cuba’s electrical grid collapsed nationwide on Monday, the latest blackout during the US-led oil blockade; officials say there were no faults in the grid and restoration efforts are underway. The country’s generation relies heavily on oil, and the blockade has worsened an energy crisis, triggering emergency measures such as shortened school days, reduced transport, and hospital service cuts, while unofficial fuel prices surge. Protests erupted in Morón over outages and food shortages. Cuban officials blame the blockade for the energy crisis, even as Washington disrupted oil shipments from Venezuela and warned other exporters; critics point to long‑standing underinvestment in the energy sector. The outage coincides with a drop in internet traffic and tourism impacts, though authorities say power will be restored progressively as supplies allow.

via CNN|

#blackout #cuba #energy-crisis

world2 months ago•180 min saved

Cuba hit by rare nationwide blackout as grid collapses

Havana experienced a total collapse of Cuba's electrical grid on Monday, triggering a nationwide blackout—the latest in a string of outages tied to an oil shortage after the US curtailed fuel shipments. Officials are working to restore power, but Cuba’s energy crisis has been worsened by sanctions and chronic underinvestment in its generation system. President Diaz-Canel said no oil had arrived in three months as talks with the United States continue.

via CNN|

#blackout #cuba #oil

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Cuba hit by massive blackout after major power plant trips

A fault at Cuba's main thermoelectric plant, the Antonio Guiteras facility, triggered a sweeping blackout that left about two-thirds of the population—nearly 7 million people, including Havana—without power across 10 of 15 provinces. The government cited an unforeseen shutdown, marking the fifth partial outage in six months and highlighting Cuba's fragile grid amid declining Venezuelan oil shipments and U.S. pressure; restoration could take days as outages have become common.

via EL PAÍS English|

#antonio-guiterras-power-plant #blackout #cuba