High-stakes governor and Senate races could reshape US energy and climate policy
State-level races and ballot measures could shift US energy and environmental policy direction after next week's vote.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Senate permitting bill could reshape how US builds energy infrastructure, analysis finds
The Senate permitting and transmission bill is drawing both analysis of its grid benefits and warnings it could entrench fossil fuel dominance.
CGEP · +7 outlets
EIA: renewables to reach 40% of US generating capacity and pass gas within a year
Renewables are set to overtake natural gas in total US generating capacity as solar expands rapidly.
Electrek · +13 outlets
BNEF raises US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand
Hyperscaler demand for on-site storage has turned into firm orders, lifting the storage outlook.
Utilitydive · +5 outlets
Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
The ice sheet has now lost more mass than it gained for three decades running.
Carbonbrief · +13 outlets
Microsoft may abandon its clean energy powered data centre targets
The company's clean power procurement targets are under pressure as AI data center demand grows.
EnergyNow.com · +14 outlets
Global clean energy additions to slow in 2026 as grid and trade constraints bite
The agency says grid and trade constraints will slow additions even as long-term capacity needs soar.
Traders Union · +13 outlets
IRENA chief: tripling renewable capacity by 2030 may still miss climate goals
The agency's chief says even tripling capacity by 2030 may fall short of climate goals.
CNA · +8 outlets
Ford's new sub-$30,000 Fathom electric truck can power your home without an external inverter
Ford's sub-$30K Fathom pickup will use a bidirectional system that avoids costly external inverters.
Electrek · +14 outlets
Climate activists celebrate Lula's re-election in Brazil but warn fight is not over
Lula's narrow win over Flavio Bolsonaro is seen as a boost for Amazon protection and global climate policy.
Insideclimatenews · +9 outlets
New studies detail how Thwaites 'Doomsday Glacier' could cause runaway sea-level rise
New research details mechanisms behind the glacier's accelerating retreat and sea-level risk.
Grist · +14 outlets
CenterPoint expands 10-year capital plan by $4B to handle load growth
Investors and utilities are pouring capital into grid upgrades to handle load growth and clean energy additions.
Utilitydive · +6 outlets
Blair Institute urges cheaper energy bills and reopens zonal pricing debate in UK
The institute urges the government to prioritize cheaper bills over net zero spending at the Budget.
Carbonbrief · +3 outlets
IUCN and partners launch offshore wind nature-positive framework at CBD COP17
The framework aims to align offshore wind development with nature-positive outcomes.
International Union for Conservation of · +2 outlets
Volkswagen EV recall spreads to Audi Q4 E-Tron, owners told to cap charging at 80%
More than 9,000 Audi Q4 E-Tron vehicles join a recall that tells owners to limit charging.
Electrek · +4 outlets
Waymo adds nearly 250 square miles of robotaxi coverage across five cities
Waymo is expanding its driverless service area across five cities as Tesla touts its own Austin mileage.
Electrek · +8 outlets
Western Australia sets 75% renewable energy target by 2031
The target supports the state's plan to move away from coal by the end of the decade.
Energy News Bulletin · +1 outlets
CISA promises proactive critical infrastructure defense in new strategic plan
CISA's plan emphasizes supply-chain security and partnerships with infrastructure operators.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets