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Jul 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Inside Climate News

Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Heatmap News

Study finds Biden's power sector emissions cuts largely survive Trump's repeal of climate incentives — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

CleanTechnica

California launches EV incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid as federal tax credit ends — When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor…

Latitude Media

One year after OBBB deadline, federal policy hurdles slow clean energy project construction — Many clean energy projects succeeded in starting construction before the July 4 deadline — but federal policy hurdles remain.

Guardian Environment

Trump administration halts wind-energy leases and permits, alarming unionized workers — Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has…

Latitude Media

Mainspring narrows data center pipeline as AI power demand surges — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Guardian Environment

UK EV charger rollout slows to 10% growth as installation costs rise — Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging units Business live – latest updates The UK’s rollout of…

Utility Dive

AI boom strains grid capacity as utilities race to upgrade infrastructure — New large loads arrive in months. Grid upgrades take years. Fast storage helps close the gap.

Guardian Environment

Scotland considers moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI strategy — Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to…

PV Magazine

Competition intensifies for U.S. solar industry workers amid data center AI boom — Solar, battery storage, nuclear, data centers and AI are all seeking workers with a common skillset. The post Competition grows for U.S.

PV Magazine

European residential solar market has no dominant player, study finds — Berlin's Center for Sustainable Transformation has, for the third time, undertaken the challenging task of analyzing the European…

PV Tech

NEM Data Spotlight: Combined solar generation falls 21% in June as end-of-month pricing spike pushes AU$120/MWh — Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) recorded a combined 2,413GWh of solar generation in June 2026, comprising 1,092GWh from…

PV Tech

Spain awards €162 million to clean energy manufacturing — The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded more than €160 million (US$183 million) in funding to 40 clean energy…

Canary Media

Duke Energy proposes special rules for data centers in North Carolina — For months, clean energy and consumer advocates in North Carolina have pressed Duke Energy to follow the national trend and create special…

Canary Media

In this Brooklyn warehouse, stoves are turned into batteries — BROOKLYN, N.Y. — When the startup Electra Research launched four years ago, its founders set out to hook more batteries up to the electric…

PV Magazine

Solar boom in the Philippines continues as electricity prices rise — Solar panel imports to the Philippines are continuing to grow as residential electricity tariffs rise to the highest in southeast Asia,…

Inside Climate News

Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives — For a few weeks each summer, the Sebasticook River in Benton, Maine, is paved with flashing silver scales, so thick it seems you could…

PV Tech

AGL to deliver 9.2MWp solar microgrid in South Australia — Australian retailer AGL Energy will deliver a 9.2MWp solar-plus-storage microgrid for Koompartu Farms in South Australia’s Riverland.

Jul 6, 2026 · 8:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Inside Climate News

Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Heatmap News

Study finds Biden's power sector emissions cuts largely survive Trump's repeal of climate incentives — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

CleanTechnica

California launches EV incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid as federal tax credit ends — When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor…

Latitude Media

One year after OBBB deadline, federal policy hurdles slow clean energy project construction — Many clean energy projects succeeded in starting construction before the July 4 deadline — but federal policy hurdles remain.

Guardian Environment

Trump administration halts wind-energy leases and permits, alarming unionized workers — Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has…

Latitude Media

Mainspring narrows data center pipeline as AI power demand surges — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Guardian Environment

Scotland considers moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI strategy — Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to…

PV Magazine

Competition intensifies for U.S. solar industry workers amid data center AI boom — Solar, battery storage, nuclear, data centers and AI are all seeking workers with a common skillset. The post Competition grows for U.S.

PV Magazine

European residential solar market has no dominant player, study finds — Berlin's Center for Sustainable Transformation has, for the third time, undertaken the challenging task of analyzing the European…

PV Magazine

Norwegian startup develops floating PV tech designed to withstand waves of up to 3.5 m — Norwegian company Fred. Olsen 1848 has secured technology validation for its floating solar system under development, designed to withstand…

Guardian Environment

EV charger rollout in UK slows amid political uncertainty and rise in installation costs — Growth in charge points falls markedly despite surge in number of rapid-charging units Business live – latest updates The UK’s rollout of…

Utility Dive

PJM’s rate increase is here. What’s your strategy? — Learn how a holistic energy strategy helps utilities control costs, improve reliability and unlock revenue.

Utility Dive

6 ways to get digital upgrades right for your customers — Overcome these six common challenges when designing your digital front door to improve CX.

Utility Dive

AI is reshaping the grid. Utilities need capacity that can move faster. — New large loads arrive in months. Grid upgrades take years. Fast storage helps close the gap.

PV Tech

NEM Data Spotlight: Combined solar generation falls 21% in June as end-of-month pricing spike pushes AU$120/MWh — Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) recorded a combined 2,413GWh of solar generation in June 2026, comprising 1,092GWh from…

PV Tech

Spain awards €162 million to clean energy manufacturing — The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded more than €160 million (US$183 million) in funding to 40 clean energy…

Canary Media

Duke Energy proposes special rules for data centers in North Carolina — For months, clean energy and consumer advocates in North Carolina have pressed Duke Energy to follow the national trend and create special…

Canary Media

In this Brooklyn warehouse, stoves are turned into batteries — BROOKLYN, N.Y. — When the startup Electra Research launched four years ago, its founders set out to hook more batteries up to the electric…

Inside Climate News

Dam Removal Efforts Lead to a Stunning Comeback for Maine’s Alewives — For a few weeks each summer, the Sebasticook River in Benton, Maine, is paved with flashing silver scales, so thick it seems you could…

Jul 6, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

PV Magazine

Ofgem approves frequency response rule changes for UK energy market — The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027.

PV Magazine

Trump tariff policies expected to continue pressuring US solar market — Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on…

Inside Climate News

Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Heatmap News

Study finds Biden's power sector emissions cuts largely survive Trump's repeal of climate incentives — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

PV Magazine

Ute Mountain Ute tribe secures permits for 170 MW Colorado solar-plus-storage project — By utilizing the legacy grid infrastructure of a demolished coal plant and racing to secure regulatory signatures mere days ahead of…

CleanTechnica

California launches EV incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid as federal tax credit ends — When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor…

Latitude Media

One year after OBBB deadline, federal policy hurdles slow clean energy project construction — Many clean energy projects succeeded in starting construction before the July 4 deadline — but federal policy hurdles remain.

Guardian Environment

Trump administration halts wind-energy leases and permits, alarming unionized workers — Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has…

Latitude Media

Mainspring narrows data center pipeline as AI power demand surges — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Guardian Environment

Scotland considers moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI strategy — Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to…

Guardian Environment

Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes — Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwave Europe live – latest…

PV Tech

Acciona Energía to build 235MW PV plant in Kentucky — Spanish renewables developer Acciona Energía will build a 235MWp solar PV project in the US state of Kentucky, its 18th renewable energy…

Utility Dive

PJM’s rate increase is here. What’s your strategy? — Learn how a holistic energy strategy helps utilities control costs, improve reliability and unlock revenue.

Utility Dive

6 ways to get digital upgrades right for your customers — Overcome these six common challenges when designing your digital front door to improve CX.

Utility Dive

AI is reshaping the grid. Utilities need capacity that can move faster. — New large loads arrive in months. Grid upgrades take years. Fast storage helps close the gap.

PV Tech

NEM Data Spotlight: Combined solar generation falls 21% in June as end-of-month pricing spike pushes AU$120/MWh — Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) recorded a combined 2,413GWh of solar generation in June 2026, comprising 1,092GWh from…

PV Tech

Spain awards €162 million to clean energy manufacturing — The Spanish Ministry of Ecological Transition (MITECO) has awarded more than €160 million (US$183 million) in funding to 40 clean energy…

Canary Media

Duke Energy proposes special rules for data centers in North Carolina — For months, clean energy and consumer advocates in North Carolina have pressed Duke Energy to follow the national trend and create special…

Canary Media

In this Brooklyn warehouse, stoves are turned into batteries — BROOKLYN, N.Y. — When the startup Electra Research launched four years ago, its founders set out to hook more batteries up to the electric…

Jul 7, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media

Trump administration analysis may weaken energy efficiency standards — Energy-efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run.

Canary Media

NYC building decarbonization law may rely on hydropower credits, raising environmental questions — This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York

PV Tech

China issues national PV standards phasing out sub-630W modules — Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon…

PV Magazine

UK reveals new auction framework and price ceiling for eighth renewables round — Government publishes administrative prices for eighth allocation round (AR8), new auction pot structure, and adds an extra delivery year…

PV Magazine

Ofgem approves frequency response rule changes for UK energy market — The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027.

PV Magazine

Trump tariff policies expected to continue pressuring US solar market — Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on…

Inside Climate News

Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Heatmap News

Study finds Biden's power sector emissions cuts largely survive Trump's repeal of climate incentives — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

CleanTechnica

California launches EV incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid as federal tax credit ends — When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor…

Latitude Media

One year after OBBB deadline, federal policy hurdles slow clean energy project construction — Many clean energy projects succeeded in starting construction before the July 4 deadline — but federal policy hurdles remain.

Latitude Media

Mainspring narrows data center pipeline as AI power demand surges — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Guardian Environment

Scotland considers moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI strategy — Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to…

PV Tech

Scatec begins commercial operations at 142MW solar PV plant in Brazil — Norwegian independent power producer (IPP) Scatec has started commercial operations at its 142MW Rio Urucuia solar PV plant in Brazil.

Guardian Environment

Air pollution may cause childhood obesity by disrupting impulse control, study finds — Babies exposed to higher levels of neurotoxin more likely to have difficulty controlling impulses later, research shows Exposure to common…

Guardian Environment

‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind — Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has…

Climate Home News

A supercharged El Niño is coming – are we ready? — We need to urgently build resilience to more extreme weather and rising seas, protecting nature as an ally in adapting to climate impacts…

PV Tech

Acciona Energía to build 235MW PV plant in Kentucky — Spanish renewables developer Acciona Energía will build a 235MWp solar PV project in the US state of Kentucky, its 18th renewable energy…

Utility Dive

PJM’s rate increase is here. What’s your strategy? — Learn how a holistic energy strategy helps utilities control costs, improve reliability and unlock revenue.

Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media

Trump administration analysis may weaken energy efficiency standards — Energy-efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run.

Canary Media

NYC building decarbonization law may rely on hydropower credits, raising environmental questions — This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York

PV Tech

China issues national PV standards phasing out sub-630W modules — Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon…

PV Magazine

UK reveals new auction framework and price ceiling for eighth renewables round — Government publishes administrative prices for eighth allocation round (AR8), new auction pot structure, and adds an extra delivery year…

PV Magazine

Ofgem approves frequency response rule changes for UK energy market — The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027.

PV Magazine

Trump tariff policies expected to continue pressuring US solar market — Following the recent Trump-Xi meeting, our industry checks suggest there is little indication that proposed Section 232 actions on…

Latitude Media

New energy advocacy groups pivot to cost-focused messaging over climate ideology — Many groups are swapping climate ideology for market economics, and shifting to state legislatures.

Guardian Environment

Think tanks propose low-cost loans to boost UK solar adoption — New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes Millions of…

Inside Climate News

Trump administration to expedite permits for data center power plants — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Heatmap News

Study finds Biden's power sector emissions cuts largely survive Trump's repeal of climate incentives — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

CleanTechnica

California launches EV incentives favoring Rivian and Lucid as federal tax credit ends — When the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress decided to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles, California Governor…

Latitude Media

Mainspring narrows data center pipeline as AI power demand surges — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Utility Dive

APS to convert coal units, adding 380 MW of natural gas — “Given Arizona’s increasing demand for around-the-clock energy and the long timelines for adding new generation, the conversion has proven…

Guardian Environment

GB News co-owner ‘cashing in on climate chaos’ after leap in fossil fuel investments, critics say — Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall The hedge fund run…

Guardian Environment

Scotland considers moratorium on new datacentres, threatening UK AI strategy — Scottish government to consider SNP national council motion for moratorium on all new datacentres The Scottish government is about to…

Latitude Media

One year post-OBBB, what’s holding projects back? — Many clean energy projects succeeded in starting construction before the July 4 deadline — but federal policy hurdles remain.

Jul 7, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Carbon Brief

France's June heatwave kills more than 2,700 people — In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and...

PV Magazine

Software identifies 300 GW of hidden U.S. grid capacity without new infrastructure — Advanced grid-scanning software, as detailed on the Energy Empire podcast with host Jigar Shah, is uncovering massive blocks of hidden…

Canary Media

Trump administration analysis may weaken energy efficiency standards — Energy-efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run.

Canary Media

NYC building decarbonization law may rely on hydropower credits, raising environmental questions — This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York

PV Tech

China issues national PV standards phasing out sub-630W modules — Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon…

PV Magazine

UK reveals new auction framework and price ceiling for eighth renewables round — Government publishes administrative prices for eighth allocation round (AR8), new auction pot structure, and adds an extra delivery year…

Guardian Environment

Lake Powell plunges toward historic low as western water crisis deepens — Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and dries Lake Powell, US’s…

PV Magazine

Ofgem approves frequency response rule changes for UK energy market — The UK energy regulator signed off on two tranches of rule changes coming into effect in July 2026 and January 2027.

Latitude Media

New energy advocacy groups pivot to cost-focused messaging over climate ideology — Many groups are swapping climate ideology for market economics, and shifting to state legislatures.

Guardian Environment

Think tanks propose low-cost loans to boost UK solar adoption — New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes Millions of…

Guardian Environment

Air pollution linked to DNA changes in sperm, research shows — Study of more than 2,000 men identifies epigenetic changes linked to exposure to common outdoor pollutants Air pollution appears to alter…

PV Tech

Grenergy launches 1.5TWh tender for hybrid solar-storage energy in Chile — Grenergy has launched a reverse auction in Chile to sell 1.5TWh of annual electricity supply backed by its solar PV and BESS portfolio.

More: CleanTechnica

Inside Climate News

Trump Wants to Fast Track AI — In brief remarks to reporters Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump noted that he was shocked to learn how much energy…

Latitude Media

Inside Mainspring’s plan to wrangle the “ripple effects” of the AI boom — As IPO rumors swirl, the company is getting more selective about its data center pipeline.

Heatmap News

Why Biden’s Climate Law Is Stickier Than It Seems — We passed a major milestone over the weekend: the one-year anniversary of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

More: Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Heatmap News, Shift Key (Robinson Meyer & Jesse Jenkins)

Utility Dive

APS to convert coal units, adding 380 MW of natural gas — “Given Arizona’s increasing demand for around-the-clock energy and the long timelines for adding new generation, the conversion has proven…

Jul 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Utility Dive

CPS Energy loses $400M winter storm gas pricing case against Energy Transfer — CPS Energy alleged that Energy Transfer’s subsidiaries engaged in “unlawful and unconscionable price gouging” for natural gas, but a judge…

Utility Dive

Maryland challenges PJM transmission-owner fee at FERC — Maryland state agencies asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to end an extra 0.5% return the transmission owners earn for being…

Carbon Brief

France's June heatwave kills more than 2,700 people — In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and...

PV Magazine

Software identifies 300 GW of hidden U.S. grid capacity without new infrastructure — Advanced grid-scanning software, as detailed on the Energy Empire podcast with host Jigar Shah, is uncovering massive blocks of hidden…

Canary Media

Trump administration analysis may weaken energy efficiency standards — Energy-efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run.

Canary Media

NYC building decarbonization law may rely on hydropower credits, raising environmental questions — This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York

PV Tech

China issues national PV standards phasing out sub-630W modules — Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon…

Utility Dive

Massachusetts utilities contract 4.5 GWh of energy storage — One project, set for a former fossil power plant site, reflects the diverging fortunes of New England’s offshore wind and energy storage…

Guardian Environment

Lake Powell plunges toward historic low as western water crisis deepens — Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and dries Lake Powell, US’s…

PV Magazine

Netherlands awards 773 MW of solar in 2025 subsidy round — The Netherlands has backed 86 solar projects under the 2025 round of its government subsidy scheme for large-scale renewable energy…

PV Magazine

IEA report urges quality gates in early solar project planning to cut financial risk — An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead…

Latitude Media

New energy advocacy groups pivot to cost-focused messaging over climate ideology — Many groups are swapping climate ideology for market economics, and shifting to state legislatures.

Guardian Environment

Think tanks propose low-cost loans to boost UK solar adoption — New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes Millions of…

EIA Press Releases

EIA raises global oil production forecast after Strait of Hormuz reopens — The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil…

Climate Home News

Ugandan farmers file UK court case challenging East African oil pipeline — Crowdfunded lawsuit filed at London’s High Court seeks to enforce Uganda’s laws against EACOP Ltd, the pipeline project's ⁠UK-registered…

Guardian Environment

What does China’s long-range missile test in the South Pacific mean for Australia? | David Vallance — The timing – on the day the Ocean of Peace Alliance treaty was signed with Fiji – reads as provocation at best, coercion at worst Chinese…

PV Tech

OX2 acquires 230MWac Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia — Swedish independent power producer (IPP) OX2 has acquired the Corop solar-plus-storage project in Victoria, Australia, adding a 230MWac…

PV Tech

Grenergy launches 1.5TWh tender for hybrid solar-storage energy in Chile — Grenergy has launched a reverse auction in Chile to sell 1.5TWh of annual electricity supply backed by its solar PV and BESS portfolio.

More: CleanTechnica

Jul 7, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Heatmap News

Europe struggles to scale homegrown climate tech despite friendly policy environment — Ever since Trump reentered the White House, Europe has been a safe haven for U.S. climate tech companies fleeing an increasingly hostile…

Utility Dive

CPS Energy loses $400M winter storm gas pricing case against Energy Transfer — CPS Energy alleged that Energy Transfer’s subsidiaries engaged in “unlawful and unconscionable price gouging” for natural gas, but a judge…

Utility Dive

Maryland challenges PJM transmission-owner fee at FERC — Maryland state agencies asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to end an extra 0.5% return the transmission owners earn for being…

Carbon Brief

France's June heatwave kills more than 2,700 people — In June 2026, a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe, with France among the first and...

PV Magazine

Software identifies 300 GW of hidden U.S. grid capacity without new infrastructure — Advanced grid-scanning software, as detailed on the Energy Empire podcast with host Jigar Shah, is uncovering massive blocks of hidden…

Utility Dive

Massachusetts utilities contract 4.5 GWh of energy storage — One project, set for a former fossil power plant site, reflects the diverging fortunes of New England’s offshore wind and energy storage…

Guardian Environment

Lake Powell plunges toward historic low as western water crisis deepens — Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and dries Lake Powell, US’s…

PV Magazine

Netherlands awards 773 MW of solar in 2025 subsidy round — The Netherlands has backed 86 solar projects under the 2025 round of its government subsidy scheme for large-scale renewable energy…

PV Magazine

IEA report urges quality gates in early solar project planning to cut financial risk — An IEA-PVPS report warns that treating technical and economic solar project decisions separately poses financial risks, advocating instead…

Latitude Media

New energy advocacy groups pivot to cost-focused messaging over climate ideology — Many groups are swapping climate ideology for market economics, and shifting to state legislatures.

Heatmap News

Tesla posts 480,000 Q2 vehicle sales, exceeding Wall Street projections by 20% — Tesla just finished its strongest showing in years. In the second quarter of 2026, the company sold about 480,000 vehicles around the world…

Guardian Environment

Think tanks propose low-cost loans to boost UK solar adoption — New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes Millions of…

EIA Press Releases

EIA raises global oil production forecast after Strait of Hormuz reopens — The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil…

Canary Media

Trump admin could undermine energy efficiency with dubious new analysis — Energy-efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run.

Canary Media

Could hydropower hamper NYC’s building decarbonization law? — This story originally appeared in New York Focus , a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York

PV Tech

From BC to BESS: Sunpro Power’s one-stop service solution — Sunpro Power discusses its new back-contact PV modules and why it is branching out into the battery storage business.

Inside Climate News

Bali is Still Choking on Plastic — BALI, Indonesia —Piles of trash line the roadsides, plastic floats in rivers and toxic fumes fill the air.

Guardian Environment

Why would we show an optical illusion to a monkey or a sparrow? To learn how they experience time, of course | Ishan Singhal — Animals may inhabit the same world as us, but new research shows how their perceptions of what is around them differs Imagine standing in…

PV Tech

New national standards for China’s PV sector set to phase out sub-630W modules and conventional polysilicon products — Chinese authorities have issued new national standards governing the energy and conversion efficiencies of PV modules, polysilicon…

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