China's clean-tech exports on track to avoid CO2 equal to Brazil's annual emissions in 2026
Analysts say China's solar, battery and EV exports are displacing fossil generation abroad, a key lever as global climate diplomacy stalls.
Carbonbrief · +11 outlets
Senate nears first vote on bipartisan permitting reform bill amid environment-group doubts
The legislation could ease regulatory delays for energy projects but critics warn it would weaken bedrock environmental laws.
Insideclimatenews · +2 outlets
Government approves National Grid Sea Link cable between Suffolk and Kent
The interconnector decision advances UK grid capacity at a time when transmission bottlenecks are slowing renewable buildout.
BBC · +7 outlets
Wyoming partners with Trump administration to expedite energy and industrial permitting
The state-federal initiative targets data centers and other large projects, part of a broader push to streamline approvals.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Meta strikes deal to support a low-carbon cement plant in Missouri
Tech firms are seeking cleaner construction materials for data centers, but US output of green cement and steel remains minimal.
Canarymedia · +3 outlets
Global renewable growth faces grid bottlenecks as capacity additions slow in 2026
Transmission constraints and weak project pipelines are expected to curb the pace of new renewable capacity worldwide.
Africa Sustainability Matters · +14 outlets
Xcel Energy rolls out $70B five-year capital plan centered on renewables
The plan includes 9.2 GW of renewables and 2.3 GW of storage as utilities balance growth in electricity demand.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
COP31: how climate talks may advance electrification and climate finance
Pre-summit analysis focuses on electrification, finance and China's priorities ahead of the Turkey-hosted talks.
Carbonbrief · +14 outlets
States urged to scrutinize gas plants proposed in place of cheaper clean energy
Regulators face mounting utility requests for new gas turbines, a trend experts argue may raise costs versus cleaner alternatives.
Utilitydive · +4 outlets
Texas data center pushback grows as state's welcome cools
Communities and regulators are increasingly resisting the power and resource demands of large data center campuses.
Insideclimatenews · +1 outlets
AEP boosts investment plan 30% on generation and transmission spending
The utility cited a 22% jump in contracted large loads, driven largely by a 10.4-GW Ohio data center project.
Utilitydive · +8 outlets
Clean energy poised for private investment surge on AI buildout
Analysts project rising capital flows into renewables and related infrastructure to power AI-driven electricity demand.
EnergyNow.com · +13 outlets
GE Vernova to buy high-voltage manufacturer Trench Group in $9B deal
The acquisition aims to capture rising electricity demand even as the company's gas turbine orders slow.
Utilitydive · +14 outlets
Indonesia faces worst wildfire season in a decade as peat fires burn
Peatland fires are blanketing one of the world's most populous countries in smoke.
Grist · +14 outlets
Lawmakers and Maryland regulators press Air Force over ongoing Joint Base Andrews fuel spill
Officials are seeking details and faster action on a continuing jet fuel leak that is contaminating groundwater.
Insideclimatenews · +9 outlets
Australia proposes cutting rule-breaking data centers off the grid
The Bowen proposal would require data centers to secure sufficient firm power, addressing strains on the electricity system.
Energy News Bulletin · +6 outlets
PJM takes steps to connect more grid batteries amid long interconnection delays
The largest US grid operator is moving to ease a backlog that has stalled battery projects.
Canarymedia · +1 outlets
India needs $220 billion in clean energy investment to hit 2030 target
Analysts say unlocking capital and setting higher targets are essential for India's renewable transition.
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