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Duration of power outages in Puerto Rico not caused by major events increased 19% in 2025
Today in Energy Aug 10, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn 2025, customers in Puerto Rico experienced an average of 36 hours of power interruptions that were not caused by major events such as hurricanes, 19% more than in 2024. On average, between 2021 and 2025, Puerto Rican customers experience[…]
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Battery storage capacity averaged 70% growth over the last three years
Today in Energy Aug 7, 2026 | 14:00 pmUtility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%. By the end of 2025, the U.S. power system had operational battery storage capacity of 43.6 gigawatts[…]
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The U.S.-Canada natural gas and electricity trade value rose in 2025
Today in Energy Aug 5, 2026 | 14:00 pmAlthough the total value of energy trade between the United States and Canada fell by 11% in 2025 to an estimated $137 billion, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the trade value of natural gas and electricity between[…]
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Hourly peak load in ERCOT set a new record, exceeding 91 GW on July 22
Today in Energy Aug 3, 2026 | 14:00 pmHourly peak load in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the regional transmission organization serving most of Texas, reached a record 91.1 gigawatts (GW) on July 22, 2026, according to data reported to us for our Hourly Electric Grid[…]
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China's crude oil imports fell in the second quarter
Today in Energy Jul 31, 2026 | 14:00 pmChina, the world's largest importer of crude oil, imported less crude oil in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26) following higher crude oil prices that resulted from disrupted flows through the Strait of Hormuz. China's lower imports reduced global demand,[…]
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Lower crude oil prices reduced U.S.-Canada energy trade value in 2025
Today in Energy Jul 29, 2026 | 14:00 pmThe value of energy trade between the United States and Canada fell by 11% in 2025 to an estimated $137 billion, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Energy trade value is the total value of energy imports and[…]
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Hybrid sales rise while battery electric sales remain lower after tax credit expiration
Today in Energy Jul 27, 2026 | 14:00 pmIn the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), 24% of new light-duty vehicles sold in the United States were hybrid electric, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, up from 22% in 2Q25. Between 2Q25 and 2Q26, hybrid electric vehicles continued[…]
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Energia Costa Azul, Mexico's second LNG terminal, shipped first cargo
Today in Energy Jul 24, 2026 | 14:00 pmEnergia Costa Azul, the second liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Mexico, shipped its initial cargo from Phase 1 of the terminal on July 8, according to the project developer. The completion of the project adds 0.4 billion cubic[…]
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Commercial crude oil inventories increased by 2.0 million barrels
Today in Energy Jul 22, 2026 | 14:00 pmFor the week ending July 17, 2026, commercial crude oil inventories (excluding the Strategic Petroleum Reserve) increased 2.0 million barrels to 411.7 million barrels, 6% below the previous five-year (2021–2025) average. Gasoline inventories increased 0.8 million barrels, 7% below the[…]
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New York imports more electricity from Canada after high-voltage transmission line opens
Today in Energy Jul 20, 2026 | 14:00 pmOn July 3, 2026, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) imported 52 gigawatthours (GWh) of electricity from Canada, the most traded between the two areas since January 2025. Some of the imported electricity flowed along the new Champlain Hudson[…]
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