Britain will benefit from joining itself up to the European energy grid

In Europe, electricity is a commodity traded on an hourly or half-hourly basis, often months ahead of its actual use in homes or businesses.

Renewable Energy Can Replace Nuclear Plants

If the Indian Point Energy nuclear plant in NY state isn't relicensed in 2015, it could be replaced with a wide range of renewable energy options available today.

Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources such as wind and solar, alone could meet the region's energy demand. And there is additional capacity available through new transmission projects and by making existing natural gas power plants much more efficient.

U.S. Navy contracts for solar power

HONOLULU, Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Three Hawaiian companies have been contracted by the U.S. Navy for power generation at military installations throughout the state.

The contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific was given to Island Pacific Energy LLC, Pacific Energy Solutions LLC, and Photon Finance LLC.