South Korea unveils $747B energy transition plan through 2035
The plan sets out large-scale spending to shift Korea's power mix and grid, a major national commitment with implications for global clean energy demand.
Reuters · +2 outlets
Supreme Court weighs who pays for climate change in Suncor v. Boulder case
The Court's ruling on a Colorado lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor could shape dozens of similar suits seeking climate damages from fossil fuel companies.
Grist · +14 outlets
Constellation and Google sign 890 MW nuclear deal in PJM, following Amazon PPA
The 20-year power purchase agreements support roughly 1.1 GW of nuclear expansion as tech firms seek firm carbon-free power for data centers.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
Europe scales back climate goals as Iran war energy shock bites
European governments are softening decarbonization targets amid price spikes driven by the Middle East conflict.
EnergyNow.com · +3 outlets
DOE intends to loan Vistra $4.2B for nuclear fleet uprates
The loan would fund 433 MW of uprates and preserve about 4 GW of capacity to meet rising PJM demand.
Utilitydive · +10 outlets
US gas plant plans jump 44% in eight months, driven by data centers
Proposed grid-connected gas capacity has nearly tripled since early 2023 while new wind plans shrink, as AI data centers drive demand.
Electrek · +1 outlets
US federal transmission reforms would cut emissions and save billions, analysis finds
Grid investment and transmission reform are emerging as central hurdles to the energy transition, with new analysis quantifying emission and consumer benefits.
Center for Climate and Energy Solutions · +13 outlets
MIT Technology Review names 10 climate tech companies to watch in 2026
The list highlights startups in long-duration storage, geothermal, advanced nuclear and wind, signaling where investors see near-term climate tech momentum.
citybiz · +8 outlets
Alabama sets stricter data center rules, but a loophole remains
The state Public Service Commission now requires more disclosure and public votes for data center projects, though critics cite an exemption.
Insideclimatenews · +3 outlets
Maine governor race centers on energy affordability versus climate action
Record heating oil prices in the Northeast are pushing energy costs to the fore as Mainers prepare to elect a new governor.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Ireland to miss climate targets as data centers cannibalize renewables
Growing data center power demand is consuming renewable energy supply, putting Irish decarbonization goals out of reach.
Irish Examiner · +1 outlets
Tesla enables Powershare home backup on Model 3 and Model Y
The update turns Tesla's two highest-volume EVs into bidirectional home backup batteries, expanding vehicle-to-home capability.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Utah coal country pushes back on data center nuclear and gas power plan
Carbon County would host a large gas plant and hundreds of small nuclear reactors to serve two data centers, drawing local opposition.
Grist · +14 outlets
Rezolv Energy secures $630M for EU's largest onshore renewable project
The financing backs a major onshore wind build in Europe, a marker of capital flowing to large-scale renewables.
ESG Today · +1 outlets
Connecticut solar ambitions meet utility skepticism
A major Connecticut utility's reluctance to commit to buying power from some solar projects raises doubts about the state's clean grid plans.
Canarymedia · +2 outlets
Spain and Portugal data center boom spurs clean power and storage build
Iberian data center growth is driving new renewable generation and battery storage investment.
Reuters · +1 outlets
Virginia unveils energy plan to make AI boom work for ratepayers
The plan responds to rising utility bills and surging data center demand in the world's data center capital.
Canarymedia
California energy laws to shape new projects and utility bills
New state legislation sets rules expected to affect clean energy project development and customer rates.
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