Democrats sweep US midterms, winning both chambers of Congress and key state races
A Democratic wave puts Congress and multiple statehouses under Democratic control, opening a window for climate and energy policy changes after Tuesday's vote.
Insideclimatenews · +13 outlets
Carbon Brief: 2026 likely to tie 2024 as warmest year on record
With three-quarters of the year past, the analysis finds it virtually certain 2026 will rank as the warmest or second-warmest year.
Carbonbrief · +4 outlets
Brazil releases COP30 roadmaps on deforestation and fossil fuel transition
The Brazilian COP30 presidency published long-awaited global roadmaps on ending deforestation and transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Carbonbrief · +7 outlets
Democrats win control of Georgia Public Service Commission for first time in 30 years
The shift breaks Republican control of the state energy regulator amid voter frustration over rising electricity bills.
Insideclimatenews · +14 outlets
Democrats' historic Texas sweep opens potential for environmental reform
A Democratic sweep in the oil and gas state could enable new safeguards, with implications for data centers and industry.
Insideclimatenews · +9 outlets
Trump order banning foreign grid components sparks industry concern over cost and practicality
Stakeholders back the grid security intent but say geography-based restrictions threaten investment and miss the point.
Utilitydive · +5 outlets
Congress debates permitting bill as environmental groups seek changes
A historic permitting reform bill divides greens, with former FERC Chairman Mark Christie urging targeted amendments to limit overreach.
Utilitydive · +12 outlets
Lawyers file coordinated lawsuits accusing JBS of money laundering linked to Amazon destruction
An international coalition of lawyers and advocacy groups targets the world's largest meat company and its financiers over Amazon deforestation.
Insideclimatenews · +2 outlets
APS plans to extend coal use to 2038 as sales are expected to double by 2041
Arizona Public Service cites industrial and data center demand growth in its integrated resource plan filed with regulators.
Utilitydive · +3 outlets
EBRD and ECB warn of mounting economic damage from climate change in Europe
European Central Bank officials urge the eurozone to adapt faster as climate impacts increasingly weigh on the economy.
BGNES · +2 outlets
Canary Media: batteries, not gas plants, should be data centers' first choice
Analysis warns that building gas generation for the data center boom risks costly stranded assets and higher climate impacts.
Canarymedia · +3 outlets
German EV share hits record 37% as BEVs outsell gas and diesel combined
October registrations reached 94,086 battery-electric cars, up 79.5% year over year, per federal motor vehicle authority data.
Electrek · +3 outlets
DTE Electric plan pairs new gas plants with carbon capture in Michigan
The southeast Michigan utility's 20-year plan, under regulatory review, relies on carbon capture to meet zero-carbon goals while building large gas capacity.
Canarymedia · +8 outlets
Cait Conley wins New York's Lower Hudson Valley congressional race as Lawler concedes
The Democratic victory in a fiercely contested NY-17 race renews prospects for climate action in the district.
Insideclimatenews · +13 outlets
PJM slashes data center backstop procurement plan to as little as 630 MW
Utilities in the PJM footprint lowered large-load forecasts, cutting the plan from an initial 6,800-MW target.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets
Caterpillar expands engine and turbine output as data center demand lifts orders to $78B
The equipment maker posted its highest-ever quarterly sales as its backlog roughly doubled year over year.
Utilitydive · +10 outlets
PSEG Power plans 200-MW nuclear uprate as it pursues data center deals
One Salem plant unit faces an extended outage for degraded equipment, according to federal filings.
Utilitydive · +1 outlets
GM recalls over 67,000 Cadillac and Chevy EVs over brake software defect
A software glitch can cause a temporary loss of braking in the affected electric vehicles.
Electrek · +5 outlets