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Energy Policy 28 September 2025 - 14 December 2025

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid shares closed at 1,118.5p on Friday, up 1.41% for the week, as investors reacted to Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination. The regulator set a real allowed cost of equity at 6.12% for 2026–31, below the company’s requested baseline totex. National Grid said it will review whether the framework is “investable and workable,” with a response expected in March 2026.
14 December 2025
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Australia’s AEMO Draft 2026 ISP: Coal Until 2049 as $128b Grid Overhaul Backs Solar and Batteries

Australia’s AEMO Draft 2026 ISP: Coal Until 2049 as $128b Grid Overhaul Backs Solar and Batteries

Australia’s energy market operator will keep coal-fired power plants online until 2049 under its new 25-year grid plan, released 10 December. The roadmap calls for $128 billion in investment and a tripling of grid capacity by 2050, while sharply cutting forecasts for new wind farms and transmission lines. Solar, batteries, and household power are set to dominate future supply.
10 December 2025
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Uzbekistan’s €9.46 Billion Green Energy Leap: 42 Projects, 2 Billion kWh of Solar and a Rebuff to Fossil Fuel Politics

Uzbekistan’s €9.46 Billion Green Energy Leap: 42 Projects, 2 Billion kWh of Solar and a Rebuff to Fossil Fuel Politics

Uzbekistan launched 42 new energy and infrastructure projects worth €9.46 billion on Dec. 5, including 16 renewable power plants and 10 grid-scale storage systems. Officials say green energy output could reach 23 billion kWh in 2026, enough to meet national demand. Solar, wind, and hydro now make up about 30% of electricity generation. The government reports $35 billion in recent foreign investment in the sector.
7 December 2025
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Uzbekistan Launches €9.46 Billion Green Energy Push as Kambarata‑1 Hydropower Funding Set for 2026

Uzbekistan Launches €9.46 Billion Green Energy Push as Kambarata‑1 Hydropower Funding Set for 2026

Uzbekistan launched a €9.46 billion clean-energy initiative on December 5, including 42 projects for new power plants, battery storage, and grid upgrades. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said the plan aims to supply the country’s entire annual electricity demand with renewables by 2026, cutting natural gas use by 7 billion cubic metres and emissions by 11 million tonnes.
5 December 2025
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Trump Rolls Back Biden Fuel Economy Rules: What New CAFE Standards Mean for Gas Prices, EVs and the Climate

Trump Rolls Back Biden Fuel Economy Rules: What New CAFE Standards Mean for Gas Prices, EVs and the Climate

President Donald Trump on Dec. 3, 2025, proposed cutting federal fuel economy targets for new cars and light trucks to 34.5 mpg by 2031, down from the Biden administration’s planned 50.4 mpg. The plan would also end most fuel-economy credit trading after 2028 and retroactively relax standards for model years 2022–2031. NHTSA projects lower upfront vehicle costs but higher gasoline consumption.
3 December 2025
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Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

Georgia Power’s 10 GW Data Center Plan Could Add $20+ to Monthly Bills: What the PSC’s Next Move Means for You

Georgia Power is seeking approval from state regulators to add 10,000 megawatts of new power plants and batteries, citing rising demand from data centers. Public Service Commission analysts warn the plan could raise household electric bills by about $20 a month or more. Key hearings are set for December 10 and 12, with a final PSC vote scheduled for December 19. Many data center projects driving the proposal lack firm contracts.
26 November 2025
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Georgia Power Data Center Plan Could Push Bills Higher and Bring New Power Lines Through Homes, Regulators Warn

Georgia Power Data Center Plan Could Push Bills Higher and Bring New Power Lines Through Homes, Regulators Warn

Georgia Public Service Commission staff warn Georgia Power’s plan to supply new data centers could raise average household electric bills by $20 a month and require high-voltage lines crossing 300 properties, displacing some homes. Clean-air advocates say reliance on fossil-fuel plants for AI and cloud computing could worsen air quality. PSC staff argue the utility is overestimating future demand.
25 November 2025
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Oil Prices Rollercoaster: Trade War Fears & OPEC Moves Spark 5-Month Lows

Oil Price Rebound as OPEC Freezes Output Hikes: Winners, Losers, and 2026 Outlook

OPEC+ will limit its oil supply increase to 137,000 barrels per day in December and pause further hikes through early 2026, citing weak demand and glut fears. Brent crude rebounded to $65 after the announcement, lifting oil stocks like BP and Shell. Analysts expect stable prices in the near term, but forecasts for 2026 remain split, with estimates ranging from $52 to $60 per barrel.
3 November 2025
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Trump’s $80B Nuclear Power Shock: The Future of Energy and AI

Trump’s $80B Nuclear Power Shock: The Future of Energy and AI

The U.S. government reached an $80 billion deal with Brookfield and Cameco to build new nuclear reactors, announced Oct. 28 during President Trump’s Asia trip. Japan pledged up to $332 billion for U.S. infrastructure, including Westinghouse AP1000 reactors. Cameco shares surged up to 25% on the news. The government will arrange financing and permits in exchange for a 20% profit share and possible equity stake.
29 October 2025
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Kazakhstan Freezes Fuel Prices Through Spring 2026 – Will It Tame Inflation or Fuel Bigger Problems?

Kazakhstan Freezes Fuel Prices Through Spring 2026 – Will It Tame Inflation or Fuel Bigger Problems?

Kazakhstan froze gasoline, diesel, and utility prices nationwide from October 16, 2025, through at least spring 2026, after annual inflation hit 12.9% in September, a two-year high. The National Bank raised its key interest rate to a record 18% in October. Officials cite surging Russian fuel prices linked to the Ukraine war. The move follows deadly 2022 protests over fuel costs.
23 October 2025
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Illinois Gas Bill Shock: Regulators Poised to Slash Record Utility Rate Hike Proposals

Illinois Gas Bill Shock: Regulators Poised to Slash Record Utility Rate Hike Proposals

Ameren Illinois seeks a $128.8 million natural gas rate hike, its fourth since 2018. State judges recommended cutting up to $44 million from the request, while consumer advocates urge regulators to trim as much as $82 million. If approved, average bills would rise about 13%, or $10 monthly. The Illinois Attorney General’s office and advocacy groups call the hike excessive.
20 October 2025
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Oil Prices Plunge to 5-Month Low as Trump-Putin Summit Looms & India’s Russian Oil U-Turn Rattles Markets

Oil Prices Plunge to 5-Month Low as Trump-Putin Summit Looms & India’s Russian Oil U-Turn Rattles Markets

Brent crude dropped to $60 a barrel, its lowest since May, with U.S. WTI falling below $58 amid a broad market selloff. Oil prices slid further after President Trump and President Putin agreed to meet for Ukraine peace talks. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 3.5 million barrels last week, while output hit a record 13.64 million barrels per day. India plans to gradually cut Russian oil imports by year-end.
17 October 2025
Turkey’s Gas Revolution: Erdogan’s LNG Pivot Threatens Russia & Iran’s Energy Grip

Turkey’s Gas Revolution: Erdogan’s LNG Pivot Threatens Russia & Iran’s Energy Grip

Turkey has signed long-term LNG contracts worth $43 billion with U.S. suppliers as it moves to cut pipeline gas imports from Russia and Iran. Major Russian and Iranian pipeline deals expire by 2026, with Turkey expected to renew only smaller, flexible volumes. U.S. and G7 officials have pressed Ankara to curb Russian energy purchases. Turkey’s new LNG capacity allows it to meet most demand domestically or via imports.
8 October 2025
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AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

AI Ignites a Nuclear Renaissance: How Tech Titans, Policy Shifts and New Reactors Are Powering the Next Energy Revolution

Nuclear power’s share of global electricity fell from 18% in the 1990s to about 9% today after major accidents and public backlash. Tech companies including Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta are now signing deals for nuclear energy to power AI data centers. The U.S. aims to triple or quadruple nuclear capacity by 2050 and is fast-tracking projects. Analysts warn of a speculative bubble and supply-chain risks.
4 October 2025
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Oklo (OKLO) Nuclear Stock Skyrockets 500% on AI Data Center Hype – Bubble or Breakthrough?

Oklo (OKLO): Nuclear Power’s New Heavyweight – DOE Contracts, $1.68B Fuel Plant & 400% Rally

Oklo (NYSE: OKLO), a Santa Clara-based advanced nuclear developer chaired by Sam Altman, surged over 400% in 2025, reaching a $17B market cap after major DOE awards and nuclear/AI momentum. The company, which went public via SPAC in May 2024, has no revenue and is not expected to be profitable in 2025. Analyst targets range from $88 to $146, with consensus at “Moderate Buy.”
2 October 2025
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UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

UK Wind Power “Racket” Exposed: Octopus Energy Reveals £650m Wasted on Idle Turbines – Is Our Grid Broken?

Octopus Energy’s live tracker shows nearly £650 million paid out in 2025 to wind farms forced to shut off, far surpassing mid-2024 levels. Grid bottlenecks leave turbines idle up to 70% of the time, driving up bills by about £40 per household. National grid operator NESO projects annual constraint costs could reach £8 billion by 2030. Octopus is pushing for zonal pricing and faster grid upgrades to cut waste.
28 September 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • ServiceNow Stock Drops 6.7% Amid Middle East Tensions and AI Competition
    April 9, 2026, 10:57 PM EDT. Shares of ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) fell 6.7% following a ceasefire breach between the U.S. and Iran, which spiked market volatility. Concerns grew over the sustainability of the truce. Additionally, Anthropic's launch of Managed Agents, AI systems automating tasks traditionally done by humans, unsettled investors worried about disruption to the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Short seller Michael Burry's remarks, suggesting Anthropic threatens competitors like Palantir, intensified the sell-off. ServiceNow's stock is volatile, down 38.3% year-to-date and trading 56.4% below its 52-week high. Despite the sharp fall, analysts view this as market overreaction rather than a fundamental shift, recalling a recent 6.2% gain amid geopolitical hopefuls. Investors face a pivotal moment assessing risks from geopolitical instability and AI competition in cloud software.

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MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

MARA Holdings Stock Rises Even After Target Cut as Bitcoin Miner Leans Harder Into AI

9 April 2026
MARA Holdings shares rose 1.7% to $9.67 Thursday despite Cantor Fitzgerald cutting its price target to $10. The company recently sold 15,133 bitcoin for $1.1 billion and agreed to repurchase $1 billion in convertible notes at a discount. MARA is expanding into AI and cloud infrastructure, but fourth-quarter revenue fell 6% and it posted a $1.7 billion net loss.
CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

CoreWeave secures fresh $21 billion Meta AI deal as debt push raises stakes

9 April 2026
Meta Platforms signed a new $21 billion deal with CoreWeave for AI cloud computing capacity through 2032, according to a securities filing. CoreWeave shares rose 3.4% in after-hours trading. The agreement adds to a $14.2 billion commitment disclosed last September. CoreWeave also launched $3 billion in convertible notes and upsized a senior-notes deal to $1.75 billion.
Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

Tesla Revives Cheaper EV Push With New Compact SUV as Sales Pressure Builds

9 April 2026
Tesla is developing a lower-cost compact SUV, with initial production planned for Shanghai, Reuters reported Thursday. The company built 408,386 vehicles and delivered 358,023 in the first quarter, leaving its widest gap in at least four years. Reuters said the new SUV likely will not reach production this year. Tesla did not respond to questions about the project.
NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

NIO ES9 Price Starts at 528,000 Yuan as Flagship SUV Bet Faces China EV Slump

9 April 2026
NIO opened pre-orders for its ES9 flagship SUV Thursday, pricing it at 528,000 yuan with battery or 420,000 yuan under its Battery-as-a-Service plan. March deliveries rose 136% year-on-year, but NIO’s U.S. shares fell 4.9% after the announcement. The ES9 enters a shrinking premium SUV market in China, competing with Li Auto and Aito. CEO William Li warned chip shortages could add up to 10,000 yuan per vehicle.
Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

Plug Power Stock Climbs After 2026 Profit Push, Up to $200M Cost-Cut Plan

9 April 2026
Plug Power shares rose 2.5% to $2.715 Thursday after the company reaffirmed its target of positive EBITDAS by end-2026 and projected up to $200 million in savings from Project Quantum Leap. The update followed a major electrolyzer project win in Quebec and investor meetings in Toronto and Montreal. Plug reported 2025 revenue of $710 million and a fourth-quarter gross profit of $5.5 million.
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