By 2045, state law requires all electricity sold in Washington to be carbon-free, one of the most aggressive deadlines in the country. But to meet skyrocketing electricity demand, utilities are preparing to build a fleet of…
Iran won’t reopen Strait of Hormuz without US concessions and other Mideast developments
Iran is insisting that the U.S. meet its demands in negotiations before the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Yemen’s Defense Ministry announced a new death toll in the latest attack by Houthi rebels on the Red Sea town of Mokha….
What’s next after solar PAC’s win against Ogles in Tennessee?
The solar energy industry-backed group that helped oust conservative Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles isn’t done making the case that you don’t mess with renewable energy.
Germany: As temperatures rise, so does climate skepticism
Climate skeptics are no longer a small but noisy minority. They are now “a mass phenomenon,” according to researchers at Flensburg University.
Energy Bad Boys: Big Tech’s Big Fumble
There is a massive pushback against data center growth in the United States. Our friend Robert Bryce’s data center rejection database now tracks over 300 bans across the country as of this writing. Furthermore, these bans now transcend…
Senators outline future of permitting talks
After failing to secure a long elusive deal this week on easing approvals for all kinds of energy projects, Senate negotiators and an ideologically diverse army of lobbyists are eyeing September as a new deadline.
Arkansas lawmakers set the groundwork for nuclear sites across the state
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — In a brand-new update, state lawmakers are laying the groundwork for what could become a major expansion of nuclear energy in Arkansas. A new study identifies six potential sites for small…
Trump to Impose 15% Tariff, Set Minimum Prices on Solar Panels and Components
The Trump administration will impose tariffs and set minimum prices on imported polysilicon, solar panels and their components, aiming to reshore clean-energy supply chains and reduce Chinese market control of an element critical for solar systems and…
Oil gains as investors cautious over Iran-Oman talks
Aug 6 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors remained cautious on the outcome of Iran-Oman talks and whether they will restore flows via the Strait of Hormuz, while reports of attacks on…
Data center foes win big in Tuesday’s primaries
The movement to curb the data center boom emerged Wednesday with new political muscle.