If policymakers are serious about “Speed to Power,” they should focus on permitting reform. Yet a coalition of utilities has repackaged a longstanding argument that the best way to speed up transmission development is to…
China’s new solar installations fall 66% on the year in first half as pricing reform rush unwinds
BEIJING, July 22 (Reuters) – China’s new solar installations dropped 66% in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier, as the world’s largest solar market cooled following a rush to connect projects before…
Why the Iran war hasn’t caused a global oil crisis — yet
When the Strait of Hormuz first closed at the start of the 2026 Iran war, the world braced for the “largest energy crisis in history.” Before the conflict began, almost 20 percent of the world’s…
House committee narrows data center energy bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has narrowed the scope of its data center energy legislation to focus specifically on the sprawling facilities generating nationwide concern.
China’s world-leading renewable megabases rely on coal-heavy transmission, report finds
BEIJING, July 21 (Reuters) – China is building more large-scale wind and solar than the rest of the world combined, but inadequate transmission links and a continued reliance on coal-fired power are limiting its use,…
Guest columnist: American natural gas is strengthening Kentucky’s economy
Kentucky’s manufacturing economy depends on affordable, reliable energy — and American natural gas helps deliver it.
EU to Ease Methane Rules After U.S. Pressure
BRUSSELS—The European Union wants to suspend penalties for companies that breach new rules aimed at curbing global warming, after the Trump administration and industry groups said they were too hard to comply with and could…
‘A better way to be relevant’: Greens embrace data center fight
The nation’s biggest green groups have joined the fray over data centers — and they’re starting to notch some victories after 18 months of stinging environmental setbacks under the Trump administration.
Oil, electric cash fuels Texas GOP campaigns
The oil and electric industries are rallying around Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, helping him rake in more than $25 million over four months and boosting other statewide Republican candidates.
Trump weighs in on North Sea oil and gas row hours before Burnham becomes PM
Donald Trump has weighed in on rumoured plans for controversial new drilling in the North Sea, claiming Andy Burnham will open oil fields “all the way”.