Our Scans · (LF.7) Affordable and Clean Energy · Weekly Summary

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In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

• [New] Buyers in global markets - from Japan to the EU - are increasingly seeking low-emission natural gas, and Canada's 2025 budget acknowledges that to compete internationally, Canada will need to reduce its carbon intensity to meet the growing demand from global markets for lower-emissions energy. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] Canada's methane regulations, once finalized, could create 34,000 new jobs across the country-supporting manufacturing in the east and energy services in the west. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] Passing the methane regulations will help maintain Canada's reputation as a responsible energy supplier. Environmental Defense Fund
• [New] The resource-poor nation now wants to revive atomic energy to reduce its heavy dependence on fossil fuels, achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and meet growing energy needs from artificial intelligence. / Japan AFP
• [New] Promoting a circular economy in the UK will support the UK's wider commitment to circularity in global supply chains, and efforts through the Global Clean Power Alliance, a multilateral initiative to speed up the clean energy transition. GOV.UK
• [New] Due to timescales at which clean energy technologies will reach end of life, recycled sources of critical minerals will ramp up from 2030 and become a significant source of critical minerals by 2040. GOV.UK
• [New] Much more needs to be done to unlock Africa's full energy potential. Pan African Visions
• [New] Restoring capital flows is a once-in-a-generation opportunity: it will allow Africa to harness its natural resources to lift millions out of energy poverty, drive industrialization and secure its energy future, all while strengthening global energy security. Pan African Visions
• [New] A Green Innovation Fund, jointly managed by the ministries of energy, finance, environment, and research, could pool resources for pilot projects in renewable energy, smart grids, and decentralized systems. OBSERVER - the latest information about Indonesian new
• [New] ACWA Power uses Azure AI and IoT Hub to predict failures, cut downtime, and improve safety across its energy plants. UC Today
• [New] Decision-makers at all levels of government and forward-looking businesses should embrace the tremendous opportunity to accelerate global clean energy momentum because it is in everyone's best interest. Union of Concerned Scientists
• [New] We need a lot of energy to power data centers ... Australia could become an energy superpower. The Sydney Morning Herald
• [New] Renewable energy installations will peak in 2028 but remain competitive as tax credits phase out, thanks to strong PPA demand and low costs. / USA Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• [New] Installed U.S. power capacity is forecast to grow 57% by 2050, with three eras: rapid solar energy growth (2025-2035), coal replacement (2035-2040) and steady nuclear expansion (2040-2050). Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• [New] The retirement of coal and the rise of new technologies will reshape regional generation mixes and drive innovation in grid reliability and energy sustainability. / USA Energy News, Top Headlines, Commentaries, Features & Ev
• [New] Utilities around the world pledged $1 trillion in grid and renewable energy investments by 2030. The Verge
• [New] The ongoing shift toward renewable integration, dynamic pricing, and customer-centric energy management will ensure that smart meters remain at the heart of the world's energy transition. openpr
• [New] For several years, the International Energy Agency has been warning about the risks of high supply concentration of critical minerals. Australian Broadcasting Corporation
• [New] Google and atomic power biz Westinghouse Electric claim that AI will speed construction and cut the cost of building the new US power plants it is planning in response to rising demands for energy to fuel AI. The Register
• [New] The National Electricity System will reach 103,891 MW of installed capacity by 2030 and 122,866 MW by 2039, with more than 50% coming from clean energy sources. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] Mexico will add 19,954 MW of renewable energy and 5,000 MW of energy storage by 2030. Strategic Energy Europe
• [New] The energy sector alone could deliver up to an 86% reduction in methane emissions by 2030. Insurance Journal
• Saskatchewan's energy security plan partially justifies its decision to stick with coal-fired generation because of the intermittent nature of wind and solar power, citing SaskPower's forecast that electricity demand will increase by 40 to 100% by 2050. Prince Albert Daily Herald - Prince Albert's only local

Last updated: 24 November 2025