Supreme Court hears oil industry arguments in Boulder climate deception case
The justices weigh whether more than two dozen lawsuits seeking billions from oil companies over climate deception can proceed.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Amazon and Constellation sign 20-year PPA to expand Maryland's Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant
The agreement backs upgrades at the 1,790-MW plant as tech firms seek firm clean power for data centers.
Utilitydive · +10 outlets
Gasoline-only cars fall below 50% of global new car sales for the first time
Gas-only vehicles made up 49% of first-half 2026 global sales, down from 73% in 2021, as electrification accelerates.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Analysis finds federal transmission reforms would cut power emissions and consumer costs
The analysis argues transmission permitting changes would improve grid reliability and save consumers billions.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions · +14 outlets
Senate permitting reform proposal aims to lower US power bills amid data center boom
The proposal targets grid and permitting constraints as electricity demand from data centers surges.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +14 outlets
As Trump rolls back climate rules, China's emissions begin to fall
China's declining emissions contrast with US federal deregulation, shifting the global climate picture.
EnergyNow.com · +13 outlets
Lucid Q3 deliveries fall 7% as production drops 38%
Lucid says the output cut is intentional as its new CEO restructures the EV maker's launch plans.
Electrek · +2 outlets
Toyota to invest $1.3B to build new EV in Argentina
Toyota says the Buenos Aires plant investment is Argentina's largest in the automotive industry to date.
Electrek · +1 outlets
Indonesia targets US$3.8 trillion in energy transition investment by 2050
The figure underscores the scale of financing emerging economies say they need to decarbonize.
ANTARA News · +4 outlets
Virginia unveils new energy plan to make AI boom work for ratepayers
The plan addresses rising utility bills and soaring demand in the world's data center capital.
Canarymedia · +5 outlets
Hearing examiner tells Dominion to release memo on FPL investigation
The dispute centers on governance questions around Dominion's proposed merger with NextEra Energy.
Utilitydive · +2 outlets
Data centers drive a surge in new fossil fuel plants
Utility planning data shows gas capacity being added to serve data center load growth.
environmentamerica.org · +13 outlets
Virginia energy affordability debate focuses on why household bills are rising
Energy affordability has become a central campaign issue in Virginia and New Jersey contests.
Canarymedia · +14 outlets
Scottish Greens and climate groups demand public consultation on mega data centers
Campaigners want community input before large data center projects are approved in Scotland.
streamlinefeed.co.ke · +4 outlets
Heat pumps and electric water heaters continue to gain ground
Reports find electrification mandates and long-term trends sustain demand despite federal headwinds.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
MISO proposes 120-day fast-track study process for large loads and generation
The proposal would speed interconnection for loads over 200 MW and co-located generation in the same zone.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
Households to pay more for energy, especially in Oregon, due to federal policy changes
A think tank attributes projected rate increases to recent federal energy policy shifts.
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Amazon faces backlash as data centers pump $340M into rural Texas projects
Data center developers are donating to community causes to counter public opposition in Texas.
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