Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, hydro, storage and the clean power transition
Battery Storage Costs Undercut Gas Peaking Prices, Wood Mackenzie Reports
A recent Wood Mackenzie report reveals that four-hour battery storage is becoming significantly cheaper than gas turbine peakers, especially in North America.
DOE Advocates for Fair Cost Allocation in PJM's Energy Pricing Strategy
The DOE urges PJM to reform cost allocation to prevent higher expenses for utility customers from rising demands of large electricity users like data centers.
Rethinking DC's Renewable Energy Mandate: The Impact on Low-Income Residents
DC's push for renewable energy, while admirable, places undue financial strain on vulnerable households. A reevaluation is necessary.
EIT Awards 2026: Spotlight on Innovative Environmental Solutions Across Europe
The 2026 EIT Awards highlights groundbreaking projects from across Europe focused on sustainable innovation and environmental solutions.
EPA's New Proposal Threatens Methane Regulation Progress in Oil and Gas Sector
The EPA has announced intentions to roll back methane regulations, raising concerns over public health and environmental impacts.
Virginia Commission Endorses Dominion's Fuel Cost Adjustments and Securitization Strategy
Virginia regulators have approved Dominion Energy's fuel cost recovery and securitization, altering customer rates and emphasizing cost management concerns.
Everyday Electric Rebrands and Expands Energy Solutions with Smartcar Acquisition
Everyday Electric's rebranding and acquisition of Smartcar position it to integrate electric vehicles into its innovative energy ecosystem and enhance consumer engagement.
Enhancing Virginia's Energy Planning to Meet Future Demands
Virginia's energy planning must evolve to ensure resilience against uncertainties and accommodate the projected surge in electricity demand.
Indonesia's New Restrictions on Forest Data Raise Alarms Amid Deforestation Crisis
Indonesia's government is limiting access to forest data just as deforestation rates rise, prompting concerns about transparency and environmental protection.
California Advances Strategic Planning for Fusion Energy Commercialization
California takes legislative action to commercialize fusion energy, establishing a strategic plan to support research and project development.
Celebrating 50 Years of Perennial Agriculture at the Kansas Prairie Festival
The Kansas Prairie Festival recently honored The Land Institute’s 50 years of advancing perennial agriculture, emphasizing a sustainable future for food production.
Urgent Action Required to Address Climate Crisis in the Pacific Before COP31
Amnesty International urges world leaders to transform climate commitments into concrete actions, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the Pacific's challenges.
Caribbean Solar Power Growth Outpaces Official Estimates, Highlighting Connection Challenges
New analysis reveals Caribbean nations have installed significantly more solar power than official reports indicate, raising concerns about grid integration.
Understanding CO2 Growth Rates Amid El Niño Influences
Recent analyses reveal significant correlations between CO2 growth rates and El Niño events, suggesting external factors influence CO2 fluctuations.
Rethinking Water Usage in AI Data Centers: The Overlooked Issue
Data centers' water consumption, primarily tied to electricity use, is often ignored, raising sustainability concerns as power generation demands surge.
Virginia's 2026 Energy Plan: A Strategic Approach to Clean Energy and Electricity Demand
Virginia's new energy strategy aims to balance rising electricity needs with clean energy advancements. It emphasizes integrating zero-carbon technologies.
Reevaluating Frozen Food Storage Temperatures for Greater Energy Efficiency
A recent study reveals that raising frozen food storage temps to -15C cuts energy use by 7% without sacrificing quality or safety.
Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber Announces Departure, Reflects on Two Decades of Environmental Leadership
Mindy Lubber, CEO of Ceres, will step down in 2027, ending a 23-year tenure marked by advocacy for climate risk in financial decisions.
Examining CO2 Trends: Economic Shocks and Presidential Impact
This analysis reveals how global economic factors and presidential acts influenced recent trends in atmospheric CO2 growth rates.
Historic Hurricane Drought in the Atlantic Season Raises Concerns
The Atlantic may finish its hurricane season without a single storm for the first time in over a century, largely due to an intense El Niño.