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Jul 2, 2026 · 5:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes energy bill targeting $14 billion in resident savings — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
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Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector remains robust despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
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Electrek
Moment Energy opens second-life EV battery factory in six weeks — Moment Energy has officially opened what it says is the world’s largest second-life EV battery factory, bringing new battery energy storage…
Heatmap News
DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
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Electrek
Iberdrola begins construction on first US battery storage project — Spanish renewable energy and electricity giant Iberdrola is constructing its first battery energy storage project in the US as utilities…
Heatmap News
Federal wind and solar tax credits expire July 4 after nearly 50 years — Heatmap AM and Daily will be off tomorrow for the July 4 holiday, but we’ll see you back here on Monday.
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PV Magazine
World Bank backs $265M pumped hydro storage project in Morocco — Morocco’s state-owned utility ONEE has secured $265 million to build a 300 MW/1,500 MWh pumped hydro storage plant, which is expected to…
Heatmap News
Carbon Direct researcher finds transparency lacking in data center community disputes — This week’s conversation is with Grant Gutierrez, head of community impacts at carbon management company Carbon Direct.
Electrek
Sinopec says hydrogen trucks losing to electric vehicles as battery technology advances — Hydrogen heavy trucks are being displaced by electric ones, as advancements in batteries and charging infrastructure eat away at the…
Electrek
Polestar slashes EV prices by up to $25,000 after US sales ban — On the back of the Commerce Department’s incredibly stupid move to ban Polestar from selling EVs in the US, the Polestar 4 is now nearly…
PV Magazine
Solar plant uses shallow gabion foundations to minimize disturbance at archaeological site — Shallow gabion foundations enabled the installation of a solar plant on an archaeological site with minimal ground disturbance.
PV Magazine
Sunner launches predictive system to detect wind-induced solar tracker failures — Spanish control systems specialist Sunner has launched True Wind, a predictive monitoring system that detects wind-induced galloping in…
PV Tech
Solar PV levelized cost of electricity rises to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA says — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
PV Tech
India's MNRE urges separate DSM rules for solar and wind projects to mitigate financial risks — India's MNRE has urged the power regulator to retain separate 'Deviation Settlement Mechanism' rules for solar and wind projects to protect…
Utility Dive
PJM board advances data center backstop procurement plan, targets September auction — The PJM Interconnection’s board expects to file a proposal for meeting its near-term power supply needs with federal regulators this month,…
Utility Dive
Power purchase agreement prices expected to rise as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
Electrek
Kia discontinues Niro EV in US, plans EV3 as affordable replacement later this year — Kia is dropping the Niro EV from its 2027 US lineup and will only sell the hybrid version.
PV Tech
Firmus secures 600MW energy supply deal linked to 1.2GW of renewables in South Australia — Firmus Technologies has signed a 12-year wholesale energy supply agreement with Gunvor Group, including 1.2GW of renewables by 2032.
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Latitude Media
Google and Amazon tout efficiency gains amid rising absolute emissions — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Jul 2, 2026 · 5:30 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
Trump Is Trying to Strangle Money-Saving Standards for Appliances — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
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Canary Media
Trump's ‘big, beautiful’ law was supposed to kill clean energy. It didn't. — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
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Heatmap News
Trump Taps Nashville Legend to Fight Solar and Wind Farms — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Latitude Media
The rise of hyperscaler efficiency-washing — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Heatmap News
Data Centers Are the Election Year Villain — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Heatmap News
Why Data Center NDAs Are a Big Mistake — This week’s conversation is with Grant Gutierrez, head of community impacts at carbon management company Carbon Direct.
Inside Climate News
Heat Wave Politics: GOP Leaders Deride Calls to Conserve — Seeking to sow unity amid a pending heat crisis, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani reaped a whirlwind of right-wing rage.
Guardian Environment
As seas rise, American history could be washed away — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Canary Media
Major energy-affordability bill passes Massachusetts Senate — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
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Talking Climate
Extreme heat is everyone's problem — Football speaks up, Europe's worst heatwave on record, and call it what it is — climate change
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TechCrunch Climate
A warning sign about AI’s real cost, courtesy of Google and Amazon — AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
Guardian Environment
Defra breached law when it let farmers use bee-killing pesticide, watchdog says — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
US solar rush intensifies as ‘safe harbour’ deadline triggers procurement shift — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
Guardian Environment
Donald Trump is the accidental hero of a real-life feelgood climate tale even as a creeping horror story plays alongside | Clear Air — Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis
Utility Dive
PJM anticipates new peak demand record as heat wave tests power grid — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
PV Tech
Solar PV LCOE ticks marginally upwards in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh – IRENA — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
PV Tech
REC Solar rebrands to REC Power to reflect ‘broader’ remit — US IPP REC Solar has renamed to REC Power to reflect its broadening operations and portfolio.
Carbon Brief
Q&A: Where do the UN secretary general candidates stand on climate change? — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Inside Climate News
Smart Thermostats Will Soon Come to the Rescue During Heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
Jul 2, 2026 · 5:32 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains while absolute emissions rise — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
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TechCrunch Climate
Google, Amazon struggle to meet net-zero pledges amid AI energy demand — AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Guardian Environment
Forecasters warn of record summer heat across US amid El Niño — More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfires Meteorologists are…
Inside Climate News
Chicago utility plans demand-response program using smart thermostats during heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
PV Magazine
World Bank finances 300 MW pumped hydro storage project in Morocco — Morocco’s state-owned utility ONEE has secured $265 million to build a 300 MW/1,500 MWh pumped hydro storage plant, which is expected to…
Latitude Media
Data center developers face community pushback and energy constraints on powered land — Two data center developers on powered land, community opposition, and finding energy.
Jul 2, 2026 · 5:33 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains while absolute emissions rise — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
More: PV Tech
TechCrunch Climate
Google, Amazon struggle to meet net-zero pledges amid AI energy demand — AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Guardian Environment
Forecasters warn of record summer heat across US amid El Niño — More than 100 million people could be affected in week leading to 4 July, with increased risks of droughts and wildfires Meteorologists are…
Inside Climate News
Chicago utility plans demand-response program using smart thermostats during heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
PV Magazine
World Bank finances 300 MW pumped hydro storage project in Morocco — Morocco’s state-owned utility ONEE has secured $265 million to build a 300 MW/1,500 MWh pumped hydro storage plant, which is expected to…
Latitude Media
Data center developers face community pushback and energy constraints on powered land — Two data center developers on powered land, community opposition, and finding energy.
Jul 2, 2026 · 9:35 PM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Magazine
U.S. grid operators turn to virtual power plants amid data center demand surge — Grid operators across the United States face an unprecedented dual challenge of surging electricity demand from data centers and frequent…
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains despite rising absolute emissions — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
More: TechCrunch Climate
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
More: PV Tech
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
CleanTechnica
Ninth Circuit upholds California's zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters — San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
Guardian Environment
Wildfires force evacuations in southwestern France amid record heatwave — Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Inside Climate News
Chicago utility plans demand-response program using smart thermostats during heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
PV Magazine
World Bank backs 300 MW pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco — Morocco’s state-owned utility ONEE has secured $265 million to build a 300 MW/1,500 MWh pumped hydro storage plant, which is expected to…
Jul 2, 2026 · 9:49 PM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Magazine
U.S. grid operators turn to virtual power plants amid data center demand surge — Grid operators across the United States face an unprecedented dual challenge of surging electricity demand from data centers and frequent…
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains while absolute emissions rise — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
More: PV Tech
TechCrunch Climate
Google, Amazon struggle to meet net-zero pledges amid AI energy demand — AI has made it a lot harder for tech companies like Amazon and Google to deliver on their net-zero pledges.
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
CleanTechnica
Ninth Circuit upholds California's zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters — San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
Guardian Environment
Wildfires force evacuations in southwestern France amid record heatwave — Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Inside Climate News
Chicago utility plans demand-response program using smart thermostats during heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
Jul 2, 2026 · 9:54 PM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Magazine
U.S. grid operators turn to virtual power plants amid data center demand surge — Grid operators across the United States face an unprecedented dual challenge of surging electricity demand from data centers and frequent…
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains despite rising absolute emissions — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
More: TechCrunch Climate
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
More: PV Tech
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
CleanTechnica
Ninth Circuit upholds California's zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters — San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
Guardian Environment
Wildfires force evacuations in southwestern France amid record heatwave — Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Inside Climate News
Chicago utility plans demand-response program using smart thermostats during heatwaves — In the near future, the Chicago-area electricity grid will meet demand during a heatwave by remotely turning up thermostats by a degree or…
PV Magazine
World Bank backs 300 MW pumped hydropower storage plant in Morocco — Morocco’s state-owned utility ONEE has secured $265 million to build a 300 MW/1,500 MWh pumped hydro storage plant, which is expected to…
Jul 2, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Magazine
U.S. grid operators turn to virtual power plants amid data center demand surge — Grid operators across the United States face an unprecedented dual challenge of surging electricity demand from data centers and frequent…
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains despite rising absolute emissions — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
More: TechCrunch Climate
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
More: PV Tech
Utility Dive
Analysts expect rising PPA prices as clean energy tax credits phase out — “That missing money has to come from somewhere to make the project pencil, and that will likely be through PPA prices,” said Josh Price,…
PV Magazine
Missing bypass diodes in solar modules create hidden fire risk, bypass standard tests — The component defect remains invisible under standard factory flash tests and unshaded field thermography, creating an unexpected safety…
CleanTechnica
Ninth Circuit upholds California's zero-emission standard for boilers and water heaters — San Francisco, CA — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals today upheld South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) zero-emission…
Utility Dive
PJM braces for peak demand record as heat wave tests grid operator — PJM says Thursday’s demand could break its 2006 summer hourly integrated record peak of 165,563 MW.
PV Magazine
New Jersey legislature passes plug-in solar bill, becoming 10th state to allow them — New Jersey becomes the tenth state to pass a bill enabling citizens to legally use so-called “balcony solar panels.” The bill is set to…
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via Bluesky
Air Products cancels Darrow, Louisiana clean energy complex — The project in Darrow, Louisiana was first announced by Air Products in 2021, representing the company's largest U.S. investment.
Canary Media
One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy sector shows resilience despite funding cuts — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
More: CleanTechnica
Heatmap News
Trump Administration Names Country Music Star to Oppose Large Solar and Wind Projects — After derailing gigawatts of renewable power with a permitting freeze, the Trump administration is expanding its war on renewable energy,…
Heatmap News
Data centers become political target in 2024 election year messaging — 1. Kansas City, Missouri – Data centers are so toxic that politicians are using them as boogeymen in totally unrelated policy discussions.
Guardian Environment
Rising seas threaten archaeological sites at Jamestown, Virginia — In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters Sean Romo stops…
Guardian Environment
UK watchdog finds Defra breached environmental law authorizing banned pesticide — Office for Environmental Protection finds failures by department when it granted emergency authorisation in 2023 and 2024 The UK government…
PV Tech
Solar industry accelerates procurement ahead of July 4 safe harbor deadline — As the 4 July safe harbour deadline nears, VDE Americas’ Lisa Casey says US solar is at a decisive but nuanced turning point.
Guardian Environment
Wildfires force evacuations in southwestern France amid record heatwave — Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated in south-western France as the country swelters through a record-breaking heatwave.
PV Tech
Solar PV costs rise slightly to $44/MWh in 2025, IRENA data shows — The LCOE for solar PV increased marginally in 2025, reaching US$44/MWh, up from US$43/MWh in the previous year.
Carbon Brief
UN Secretary General Candidates Address Climate Positions Ahead of Selection — Candidates are being nominated to take over as the UN secretary general, when António Guterres...
Jul 3, 2026 · 2:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Canary Media
Data centers account for nearly 40% of global power demand in 2025 — This article is part of our “Chart of the Week” series . Data centers use more electricity in the U.S.
PV Magazine
China imposes mandatory energy consumption standards for solar manufacturing — China has introduced mandatory national standards tightening energy consumption and efficiency requirements across the PV value chain, from…
PV Magazine
U.S. grid operators turn to virtual power plants amid data center demand surge — Grid operators across the United States face an unprecedented dual challenge of surging electricity demand from data centers and frequent…
Latitude Media
Google, Amazon tout efficiency gains despite rising absolute emissions — Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
More: TechCrunch Climate
Heatmap News
Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
More: Utility Dive
Inside Climate News
Amazon drone deliveries raise noise concerns in Texas neighborhoods — RICHARDSON, Texas—Jonathan Pace first noticed the noise. But it wasn’t until he bought a Bluetooth-based drone tracker that what seemed…
Climate Home News
Green Climate Fund board approves higher spending, lower reserves — The board of the UN's flagship climate fund has agreed to allowed management to invest more of its money in projects in developing nations…
PV Magazine
Chinese researchers achieve 27.3% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells — Researchers in China developed a dual-molecule interfacial layer for inverted perovskite solar cells that locks molecular ordering,…
Climate Home News
UK delays pledge to Brazil-led tropical forest protection fund — The Brazil-led TFFF was launched at COP30 as an innovative financial model to keep rainforests standing, but is still short on startup cash…
Canary Media
Massachusetts Senate passes $14 billion energy-affordability bill — The Massachusetts Senate yesterday passed a sweeping energy-affordability bill that aims to save residents $14 billion over 10 years in a…
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Researchers develop optimization framework for 2D perovskite solar cells — Researchers have developed a predictive framework for 2D perovskite design to enable more efficient, stable solar cells.
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New York reaches 8GW of distributed solar capacity ahead of 2030 target — The state of New York has reached 8GW of cumulative installed distributed solar PV, putting the state ahead of its 10GW target by 2030.
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Trump DOE proposes sweeping changes to appliance efficiency standards process — The Department of Energy proposed sweeping changes to its rules for updating efficiency standards for household appliances on Thursday.
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Tesla driver charged with manslaughter in Katy crash; documents show prior searches about FSD behavior — Harris County prosecutors have charged the Tesla driver who crashed into a Katy, Texas, home and killed a 76-year-old woman with…
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New York reaches 8GW of distributed solar capacity ahead of schedule — The state of New York has reached 8GW of cumulative installed distributed solar PV, putting the state ahead of its 10GW target by 2030.
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One year after Trump tax bill, clean energy investment faces cuts and job losses — This analysis and news roundup come from the Canary Media Weekly newsletter. Sign up to get it every Friday.
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