Category: General Energy
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Philippines Climate Budget Hits $11B Amid Tagging Scrutiny
Philippines proposes $11B climate budget after deadly floods, but persistent tagging flaws raise doubts over whether funds reach vulnerable communities and resilient energy infrastructure.
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Palm Oil Primate Conservation Signals Shift for Biofuel Sustainability
Southeast Asia’s plantation conservation pilots show wildlife-agriculture coexistence is possible, but biodiversity gaps remain – reshaping biofuel certification and EU market access.
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Utilities Target EV Renter Penalty With Customer-Based Charging Rates
GRID Alternatives experts argue utilities must shift EV affordability programs from meter-based to customer-based models to give renters equal access to predictable charging costs.
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Utilities Stress Project Execution, Ratepayer Shields Amid Data Center
Utility Q2 2026 earnings reveal focus on securing equipment for demand growth while protecting existing customers from cost shifts as political heat rises on data centers.
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Singapore Ageing Population Drives Energy Demand Shift Infrastructure
Rapid ageing in Singapore reshapes electricity load profiles, healthcare facility energy needs, and digital infrastructure investment across the power sector.
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DOE Cancels Three National Transmission Corridors, Citing Political Op
The Energy Department rescinds NIETC designations for PJM, SPP-WestConnect, and tribal regions, removing federal backstop authority for critical transmission projects.
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Chery H1 Profit Drop Masks 69% Overseas Revenue Reliance
Chery Auto’s H1 2026 profit fell despite 51% overseas revenue surge as FX gains evaporated, highlighting currency risks for Chinese EV exporters.
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Geely Monjaro EM-i Hybrid D-SUV Targets Egypt as Global Launchpad
Geely’s first GEA Evo-based hybrid with e-AWD debuts in Egypt, signaling a shift toward plug-in hybrids for emerging markets with limited charging infrastructure.
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BYD Fang Cheng Bao Formula S Sedan Pre-Orders Open Ahead of Chengdu De
BYD’s performance sub-brand opens pre-orders for Formula S and GT sedans before Chengdu Auto Show debut, expanding beyond off-roaders into the competitive Chinese sedan segment.
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GAC Aion Ray 7 Debuts With Huawei Drive Unit, Signaling Deeper Tech-Au
GAC Aion’s new Ray 7 marks the first model under its youth-focused Ray brand and the latest EV to adopt Huawei’s drive system, highlighting the accelerating convergence of Chinese telecom and automotive supply chains.