Blackstone closes $8.7B energy transition fund at hard cap
The private equity giant hit its fundraising ceiling for Energy Transition Fund V, signaling continued institutional appetite for climate-related infrastructure
ESG News · +9 outlets
AEP signs 960-MW Indiana nuclear pact with Amazon and X-energy
Amazon would buy power under a long-term contract covering the advanced reactor's construction and operating costs, tying a hyperscaler directly to new nuclear
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
IPCC fails for sixth straight time to agree on report timeline at Ethiopia meeting
The deadlock over the schedule for the next assessment cycle raises questions about whether the panel can deliver its science in time to inform global policy mi
Carbonbrief · +1 outlets
Virginia governor seeks 6-year rate freeze if Dominion-NextEra merger is approved
Gov. Spanberger also wants the utility's debt share raised from 48% to 60% to lower its allowed return, adding conditions to a deal that would reshape Mid-Atlan
Utilitydive · +13 outlets
Microsoft may abandon its clean-energy-powered data center targets
A retreat by one of the largest corporate clean power buyers would undercut a key source of demand for renewables and complicate its own emissions accounting.
EnergyNow.com · +14 outlets
Subaru to end combustion-engine sales in Europe by end of 2027, going EV-only
The move makes Subaru one of the more aggressive automakers on European electrification even as several rivals slow their EV timelines.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Trump administration promises new methane rules after a decade of regulation efforts
The Permian Basin remains a major source of fugitive methane, and any rewrite of federal rules would shift the compliance burden for oil and gas operators.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Rivian becomes No. 2 US EV brand, up from 10th, taking Chevrolet's spot
The climb reflects both Rivian's production ramp and the broader pullback by legacy automakers from their EV plans.
Electrek · +8 outlets
World Bank withdraws major loan to agribusiness tied to Amazon deforestation
Advocates called it a win, but development banks continue financing large livestock operations that drive climate pollution.
Insideclimatenews · +4 outlets
EU backs 77 climate tech projects with €3.4B, citing steep emissions cuts
The funding round is part of Brussels' effort to scale industrial decarbonization technologies within the bloc.
The Brussels Times · +1 outlets
BYD launches new Seagull EV with 5-minute flash charging under $10,000
The pricing and charging speed raise the competitive bar in China's entry-level EV segment, where BYD already leads.
Electrek · +11 outlets
Volkswagen tells ID.4 owners to cap charging at 80% or it will do it remotely
The recall lets VW apply a temporary vehicle setting over the air unless drivers opt out, a notable use of remote software control for a safety fix.
Electrek · +13 outlets
IRENA: record renewables growth still not enough to deliver the transition
The agency's assessment highlights a widening gap between installed capacity gains and the pace needed to meet global climate goals.
pv Europe · +14 outlets
Georgia electric cooperative plans 50-MW home battery deployment
Central Georgia EMC intends to use distributed batteries to cut system peaks and costs as hyperscale data centers seek grid connections.
Utilitydive · +5 outlets
ABB sees US grid equipment orders rise 82%
The jump reflects sustained utility spending on grid refurbishment and build-out to meet rising power demand.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
Schneider Electric posts record Q3 revenue on global data center boom
North America remains the largest revenue source for its energy management segment, with China and East Asia growing faster organically.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
Texas continued permitting data centers after Abbott's pause, report finds
FracTracker's records analysis found regulators kept processing permits despite the governor's moratorium order.
Insideclimatenews
Tesla Q3 2026 preview: flat revenue expected, profits seen falling 10%
Wall Street expects little top-line growth as the company navigates softer EV demand and margin pressure.
Electrek · +1 outlets