Utility Dive · Joe Burns
Sep 29, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
CleanTechnica · Sierra Club
Ameren Missouri seeks higher fossil fuel reliance to meet data center demand — Utility Drops net-zero emissions reduction goal from promotional materials. SAINT LOUIS, Mo.
PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas
UK announces new state-owned grid company and self-build connection reforms — New state-owned company will compete with private sector network operators. Self-build reforms allowing developers to build their own…
Guardian Environment · Oliver Milman, with data visuals by Aliya Uteuova
US utility disconnections surge 28% as households struggle with record heat and rising costs — Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data…
Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo
AI models vary widely in energy consumption per query, study finds — The rise of artificial intelligence is driving an historic surge in electricity demand that’s boosting fossil fuel use and threatening…
Inside Climate News · Wyatt Myskow
Environmentalists sue over Arizona critical minerals mine in federal fast-track program — In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc, is South32’s Hermosa project.
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
IEA study finds vertical solar panels can complement rooftop systems with minimal efficiency loss — A major IEA PVPS Task 15 study finds that vertical BIPV façades can complement rooftop solar with minimal yield penalties, smoothing…
PV Tech · Will Norman
Germany awards 480MW of solar-plus-storage in latest innovation tender — The German government has awarded contracts to 480MW worth of solar-plus-storage capacity in its latest public "innovation" tender.
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Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman
Senate reaches bipartisan permitting reform deal —
Inside Climate News · Nina Dietz
Incoming El Niño May Exceed Existing Climate Monitoring Categories — Daniel Swain has made a name for himself studying the extremes of a warming planet. Fires, floods, droughts, heat, storms: if it’s a record…
Inside Climate News · Mosabber Hossain
Drones, AI expand role in wildfire response and monitoring — During the Sand Creek Fire, which has burned since the start of August in southwestern Montana, difficult terrain and fire-weakened trees…
Utility Dive · Brian Martucci
Data center projects face labor and equipment shortages amid local pushback — Shortages of skilled labor and equipment, as well as local opposition, are threatening even high profile projects backed by big tech…
Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer
Trump administration finalizes rollback of fuel economy standards to 34.9 mpg — This is Heatmap Daily, a weekday news digest written by our executive editor. President Trump’s big fuel efficiency rollback is here.
More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News, Electrek, CleanTechnica
Guardian Environment · Nick Visser
Ocean kelvin wave could raise California sea levels by up to a foot — The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast Concerns are mounting about…
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Electrek · Peter Johnson
Volkswagen launches ID.Tiguan electric SUV to replace ID.4 and ID.5 in 2027 — Volkswagen is taking its best-seller electric. The ID. Tiguan will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 as part of Volkswagen’s revamped lineup in…
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The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben
Amazon faces criticism over data center expansion claims — And Other Tales of Billionaire Lying from the Data Center Wars
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Canary Media · Julian Spector
New York selects 950 MW of lithium battery storage in first major procurement — New York set an ambitious goal to eliminate fossil-fueled electricity by 2040. Doing so will almost certainly require widespread adoption…
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Latitude Media · Bianca Giacobone
DG Matrix, TerraFlow to deploy solid-state transformer for AI data center — DG Matrix and TerraFlow will deploy one of the first U.S. solid-state transformers for AI.
Canary Media · Maria Gallucci
Fervo Energy's Utah geothermal plant begins utility-scale power sales — The geothermal startup Fervo Energy is now selling power to the grid from its Cape Station project in Utah — marking the first time a…
Sep 29, 2026 · 8:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Guardian Environment · Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science
Australian EV sales double in first half of 2024 to 157,957 vehicles — A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news…
Utility Dive · Joe Burns
Most NYC buildings meet emissions standard in first compliance year — Many improved their performance through building upgrades and energy-efficiency measures like lighting upgrades, envelope work, installing…
CleanTechnica · Sierra Club
Ameren Missouri seeks higher fossil fuel reliance to meet data center demand — Utility Drops net-zero emissions reduction goal from promotional materials. SAINT LOUIS, Mo.
PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas
UK announces new state-owned grid company and self-build connection reforms — New state-owned company will compete with private sector network operators. Self-build reforms allowing developers to build their own…
Guardian Environment · Oliver Milman, with data visuals by Aliya Uteuova
US utility disconnections surge 28% as households struggle with record heat and rising costs — Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data…
Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo
AI models vary widely in energy consumption per query, study finds — The rise of artificial intelligence is driving an historic surge in electricity demand that’s boosting fossil fuel use and threatening…
Inside Climate News · Wyatt Myskow
Environmentalists sue over Arizona critical minerals mine in federal fast-track program — In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc, is South32’s Hermosa project.
PV Tech · Will Norman
Germany awards 480MW of solar-plus-storage in latest innovation tender — The German government has awarded contracts to 480MW worth of solar-plus-storage capacity in its latest public "innovation" tender.
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Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman
Senate reaches bipartisan permitting reform deal —
PV Magazine · Lior Kahana
Chinese researchers develop transparent film for electrostatic PV panel cleaning — Chinese researchers have developed an bilayer transparent conductive film for electrostatic dust removal from PV panels.
Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal
Heavy metals from Maui wildfire smoke pose long-term lung risks, study finds — After three years helping Maui wildfire survivors track their health progress, Dr. Martina L.
Inside Climate News · Nina Dietz
Incoming El Niño May Exceed Existing Climate Monitoring Categories — Daniel Swain has made a name for himself studying the extremes of a warming planet. Fires, floods, droughts, heat, storms: if it’s a record…
Utility Dive · Brian Martucci
Data center projects face labor and equipment shortages amid local pushback — Shortages of skilled labor and equipment, as well as local opposition, are threatening even high profile projects backed by big tech…
Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer
Trump administration finalizes rollback of fuel economy standards to 34.9 mpg — This is Heatmap Daily, a weekday news digest written by our executive editor. President Trump’s big fuel efficiency rollback is here.
More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News, Electrek, CleanTechnica
Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer
Heatmap newsletter examines Green New Deal's economic legacy — This is Heatmap Daily, a weekday news digest written by our executive editor. Sign up to receive it.
Electrek · Peter Johnson
Volkswagen launches ID.Tiguan electric SUV to replace ID.4 and ID.5 in 2027 — Volkswagen is taking its best-seller electric. The ID. Tiguan will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 as part of Volkswagen’s revamped lineup in…
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The Crucial Years · Bill McKibben
Amazon faces criticism over data center expansion claims — And Other Tales of Billionaire Lying from the Data Center Wars
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CleanTechnica · Transport & Environment (T&E)
Electric trucks cheaper to operate than diesel in half of EU markets, analysis shows — Diesel drivers in Europe are paying €32 more at the pump than at the beginning of the war in Iran.
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Canary Media · Julian Spector
New York selects 950 MW of lithium battery storage in first major procurement — New York set an ambitious goal to eliminate fossil-fueled electricity by 2040. Doing so will almost certainly require widespread adoption…
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Sep 29, 2026 · 11:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins
Texas solar installations surpass 54 GW amid manufacturing growth — By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success.
Guardian Environment · Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science
Australian EV sales double in first half of 2024 to 157,957 vehicles — A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news…
Electrek · Peter Johnson
GM to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells with 33% higher energy density than LFP — GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy…
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PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett
Norway simplifies grid connections for small-scale solar systems — Norway's energy regulatory authority says the change is designed to make it easier for households, housing associations and other end…
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
South Korea targets 2030 commercialization of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage — The Korean government has set a 2030 commercialization target for sodium-ion batteries, with energy storage among the intended markets.
Utility Dive · Joe Burns
Most NYC buildings meet emissions standard in first compliance year — Many improved their performance through building upgrades and energy-efficiency measures like lighting upgrades, envelope work, installing…
CleanTechnica · Sierra Club
Ameren Missouri seeks higher fossil fuel reliance to meet data center demand — Utility Drops net-zero emissions reduction goal from promotional materials. SAINT LOUIS, Mo.
Guardian Environment · Oliver Milman, with data visuals by Aliya Uteuova
US utility disconnections surge 28% as households struggle with record heat and rising costs — Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data…
Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo
AI models vary widely in energy consumption per query, study finds — The rise of artificial intelligence is driving an historic surge in electricity demand that’s boosting fossil fuel use and threatening…
Inside Climate News · Wyatt Myskow
Environmentalists sue over Arizona critical minerals mine in federal fast-track program — In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc, is South32’s Hermosa project.
Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman
Senate reaches bipartisan permitting reform deal —
MIT Technology Review · Climate · James Temple
MIT-Climate to release 2026 list of companies to watch — Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any…
PV Tech · Will Norman
Apex Clean Energy sells minority stake in 339MW U.S. solar and wind portfolio — Apex Clean Energy has sold a minority stake in a 339MW operational US solar PV and wind power project portfolio.
Climate Home News · Chloé Farand
COP31 should set stronger material-circulation targets, analysts say — November's climate summit is an opportunity to connect material circularity with stronger carbon-cutting pathways but Türkiye's proposed…
PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Solar and storage industry eyes technology, AI to escape price competition — Industry experts in China discussed at TÜV Rheinland's summit on how solar PV and energy storage industry can move beyond price competition.
Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal
Heavy metals from Maui wildfire smoke pose long-term lung risks, study finds — After three years helping Maui wildfire survivors track their health progress, Dr. Martina L.
Inside Climate News · Nina Dietz
Incoming El Niño May Exceed Existing Climate Monitoring Categories — Daniel Swain has made a name for himself studying the extremes of a warming planet. Fires, floods, droughts, heat, storms: if it’s a record…
Utility Dive · Brian Martucci
Data center projects face labor and equipment shortages amid local pushback — Shortages of skilled labor and equipment, as well as local opposition, are threatening even high profile projects backed by big tech…
Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer
Trump administration finalizes rollback of fuel economy standards to 34.9 mpg — This is Heatmap Daily, a weekday news digest written by our executive editor. President Trump’s big fuel efficiency rollback is here.
More: Guardian Environment, Inside Climate News, Electrek, CleanTechnica
Sep 30, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
NRC proposes streamlining nuclear regulations to ease plant construction and operation — The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country — without compromising…
Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent
NSW approves largest coalmine project in planning history through 2045 — Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits Follow our…
PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins
Texas solar installations surpass 54 GW amid manufacturing growth — By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success.
Guardian Environment · Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science
Australian EV sales double in first half of 2024 to 157,957 vehicles — A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news…
Electrek · Peter Johnson
GM to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells with 33% higher energy density than LFP — GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy…
More: CleanTechnica
PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett
Norway simplifies grid connections for small-scale solar systems — Norway's energy regulatory authority says the change is designed to make it easier for households, housing associations and other end…
PV Tech · George Heynes
DC connector failures pose persistent challenge in solar installations — In this contributed blog for PV Tech, Dr KT Tan, CTO of Viridian Solar, argues that DC connectors, though among the cheapest components in…
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
South Korea targets 2030 commercialization of sodium-ion batteries for energy storage — The Korean government has set a 2030 commercialization target for sodium-ion batteries, with energy storage among the intended markets.
Utility Dive · Joe Burns
Most NYC buildings meet emissions standard in first compliance year — Many improved their performance through building upgrades and energy-efficiency measures like lighting upgrades, envelope work, installing…
CleanTechnica · Sierra Club
Ameren Missouri seeks higher fossil fuel reliance to meet data center demand — Utility Drops net-zero emissions reduction goal from promotional materials. SAINT LOUIS, Mo.
Guardian Environment · Oliver Milman, with data visuals by Aliya Uteuova
US utility disconnections surge 28% as households struggle with record heat and rising costs — Utility disconnections were up 28% in 10 states in July 2026 – the hottest month ever recorded in the US – compared with July 2024, data…
Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo
AI models vary widely in energy consumption per query, study finds — The rise of artificial intelligence is driving an historic surge in electricity demand that’s boosting fossil fuel use and threatening…
Utility Dive · Robert Freedman
Commercial energy storage market projected to grow 27% over five years — The market for commercial systems will grow 27% over the next five years, say American Clean Power and Wood Mackenzie.
Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup
Utilize Coalition proposes standardized grid utilization measurement — Exclusive: As states move to implement grid utilization policies, the Utilize Coalition is proposing a shared method of measurement.
PV Tech · JP Casey
Linton Crystal Technologies sues Jingsheng over solar equipment patents — Linton Crystal Technologies has filed a lawsuit accusing Jingsheng of infringing two of its Czochralski (Cz) crystal growth equipment…
PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Neoen begins construction on 122MW French solar portfolio including agrivoltaic and floating systems — French independent power producer (IPP) Neoen has started construction on a 122MW solar PV portfolio in France.
MIT Technology Review · Climate · James Temple
MIT-Climate to release 2026 list of companies to watch — Earlier this month, the UN announced the planet will tip past 1.5 ˚C of warming, “likely within the next few years,” squashing any…
Grist · Anila Yoganathan
Nebraska residents face dangerously high nighttime temperatures throughout summer
Climate Home News · Chloé Farand
COP31 should set stronger material-circulation targets, analysts say — November's climate summit is an opportunity to connect material circularity with stronger carbon-cutting pathways but Türkiye's proposed…
Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal
Heavy metals from Maui wildfire smoke pose long-term lung risks, study finds — After three years helping Maui wildfire survivors track their health progress, Dr. Martina L.
Sep 30, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Rezolv Energy closes €561 million for Europe's largest solar farm in Romania — Independent power producer Rezolv Energy has secured a €561 million (US$637 million) financing for its 1.3GWp Dama Solar project in Romania.
More: PV Magazine
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
NRC proposes streamlining nuclear regulations to ease plant construction and operation — The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country — without compromising…
Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent
NSW approves largest coalmine project in planning history through 2045 — Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits Follow our…
PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins
Texas solar installations surpass 54 GW amid manufacturing growth — By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success.
Guardian Environment · Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science
Australian EV sales double in first half of 2024 to 157,957 vehicles — A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news…
Electrek · Peter Johnson
GM to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells with 33% higher energy density than LFP — GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy…
More: CleanTechnica
PV Tech · JP Casey
US solar manufacturing policy seen needing broader, holistic approach — US policy changes have reduced the country’s reliance on solar module imports from a number of Southeast Asian countries, writes Crux.
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
Belgium finds PV cables mislabeled in fire tests, manufacturers' additional tests close cases — Belgian authorities found that nine of 10 PV cables tested achieved a lower fire-reaction class than their manufacturers had declared.
PV Tech · George Heynes
DC connector failures pose persistent challenge in solar installations — In this contributed blog for PV Tech, Dr KT Tan, CTO of Viridian Solar, argues that DC connectors, though among the cheapest components in…
Inside Climate News · Wyatt Myskow
Environmentalists sue over Arizona critical minerals mine in federal fast-track program — In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc, is South32’s Hermosa project.
Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts
Heat pump water heaters gain traction as home electrification accelerates — A conversation with Luke Winston-Almanzar of Reservoir.
Utility Dive · Robert Freedman
Commercial energy storage market projected to grow 27% over five years — The market for commercial systems will grow 27% over the next five years, say American Clean Power and Wood Mackenzie.
Utility Dive · Joe Burns
Most NYC buildings meet emissions standard in first compliance year — Many improved their performance through building upgrades and energy-efficiency measures like lighting upgrades, envelope work, installing…
Heatmap News · Katie Brigham
Startup raises $17M for wall-mounted batteries targeting commercial peak-demand charges — Electricity is more expensive in times of peak demand — that’s simply a universal truth.
Utility Dive · Ethan Howland
USDA sued over alleged illegal cuts to rural solar development program — Internal emails show a department administrator stating “let’s let the comms shop find . . .
Guardian Environment · Gabrielle Canon in San Francisco
Kelvin wave threatens California coast with up to a foot of sea level rise — Wave nearing southern California expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area by October as it crawls toward Alaska Communities across…
Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo
AI models vary widely in energy consumption per query, study finds — The rise of artificial intelligence is driving an historic surge in electricity demand that’s boosting fossil fuel use and threatening…
Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman
Senate reaches bipartisan permitting reform deal —
Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup
Utilize Coalition proposes standardized grid utilization measurement — Exclusive: As states move to implement grid utilization policies, the Utilize Coalition is proposing a shared method of measurement.
Climate Home News · Megan Rowling
Nepal flooding exposes global adaptation funding gap — Knowledge about accelerating climate risks and how to adapt to them has grown over the past two decades - but it hasn't been put into…
Sep 30, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories
PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Rezolv Energy closes €561 million for Europe's largest solar farm in Romania — Independent power producer Rezolv Energy has secured a €561 million (US$637 million) financing for its 1.3GWp Dama Solar project in Romania.
More: PV Magazine
EIA Today in Energy
U.S. EV electricity demand growth slows to 8% in first half of 2026 — We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the…
Electrek · Jameson Dow
China deploys 2.25MW EV chargers while US targets 750kW in 2025 — Just last week, Geely announced it would roll out 2.2 megawatt chargers, able to charge an EV in under 5 minutes.
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
NRC proposes streamlining nuclear regulations to ease plant construction and operation — The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country — without compromising…
Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent
NSW approves largest coalmine project in planning history through 2045 — Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits Follow our…
PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha
Kern County approves 600MW solar-plus-storage project from Terra-Gen — Kern County has approved US independent power producer (IPP) Terra-Gen’s 600MW solar and 4GWh battery storage project near California City.
PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins
Texas solar installations surpass 54 GW amid manufacturing growth — By almost any measure, the story of solar power in Texas has been one of astounding success.
Guardian Environment · Donna Lu Assistant editor, climate, environment and science
Australian EV sales double in first half of 2024 to 157,957 vehicles — A record 157,957 new EVs were sold nationally between January and June, according to the Electric Vehicle Council Follow our Australia news…
PV Tech · JP Casey
US solar manufacturing policy seen needing broader, holistic approach — US policy changes have reduced the country’s reliance on solar module imports from a number of Southeast Asian countries, writes Crux.
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
Belgium finds PV cables mislabeled in fire tests, manufacturers' additional tests close cases — Belgian authorities found that nine of 10 PV cables tested achieved a lower fire-reaction class than their manufacturers had declared.
PV Tech · George Heynes
DC connector failures pose persistent challenge in solar installations — In this contributed blog for PV Tech, Dr KT Tan, CTO of Viridian Solar, argues that DC connectors, though among the cheapest components in…
Electrek · Peter Johnson
GM to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells with 33% higher energy density than LFP — GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy…
More: CleanTechnica
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
Mesabi Metallics plans $15B low-carbon steel mill in Iowa — The company behind America’s first new iron ore mine in 50 years has unveiled plans for a massive, $15 billion steel plant in southeast…
Inside Climate News · Wyatt Myskow
Environmentalists sue over Arizona critical minerals mine in federal fast-track program — In the foothills of southern Arizona’s Patagonia Mountains, atop so-called critical minerals such as zinc, is South32’s Hermosa project.
Volts (David Roberts) · David Roberts
Heat pump water heaters gain traction as home electrification accelerates — A conversation with Luke Winston-Almanzar of Reservoir.
Grist · Jake Bittle
Digger' film draws criticism from climate reporters for its messaging
Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff
Wind and solar displacing UK gas imports during Hormuz strait tensions — The UK has avoided the need for gas imports worth £5.9bn since the start of the Hormuz crisis as a… The post Analysis: Wind and solar save…
Guardian Environment · Michael Sainato
EPA union sues Trump administration over contract termination — Federal workers’ union alleges EPA illegally terminated agreement with the goal of repressing political dissent The union representing more…
Utility Dive · Brian Martucci
Data center projects face labor and equipment shortages amid local pushback — Shortages of skilled labor and equipment, as well as local opposition, are threatening even high profile projects backed by big tech…
Utility Dive · Robert Freedman
Commercial energy storage market projected to grow 27% over five years — The market for commercial systems will grow 27% over the next five years, say American Clean Power and Wood Mackenzie.
Sep 30, 2026 · 11:01 AM PT edition · 20 stories
Canary Media · Jeff St. John
California law seeks to drive down electric truck costs through regulatory action — This is California Wire , a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state’s clean energy transition
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PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Rezolv Energy closes €561 million for Europe's largest solar farm in Romania — Independent power producer Rezolv Energy has secured a €561 million (US$637 million) financing for its 1.3GWp Dama Solar project in Romania.
More: PV Magazine
EIA Today in Energy
U.S. EV electricity demand growth slows to 8% in first half of 2026 — We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the…
Utility Dive · Ethan Howland
FERC chair criticizes PJM over delayed power auction as grid operator falls short on reserves — PJM had planned to accept offers for backstop power supplies from Sept. 30 through Oct.
Electrek · Jameson Dow
China deploys 2.25MW EV chargers while US targets 750kW in 2025 — Just last week, Geely announced it would roll out 2.2 megawatt chargers, able to charge an EV in under 5 minutes.
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
NRC proposes streamlining nuclear regulations to ease plant construction and operation — The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country — without compromising…
Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau
Senators reach bipartisan permitting deal after months of negotiations — The legislation marks a breakthrough after months of negotiations impeded by President Trump’s attacks on solar and wind power.
Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
EDF chief backs new North Sea oil and gas projects as compatible with net zero — Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that…
Utility Dive · Robert Freedman
Building operators tap 48E tax credits to finance battery storage projects — Most commonly, building operators are using the tax credit to install battery storage systems that can leverage lower-cost electricity…
Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey
Utilities and tech firms seek new collaboration models on grid demands — From grid utilization to distributed batteries, a look at the new playbook for energy and data centers.
PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha
Kern County approves 600MW solar-plus-storage project from Terra-Gen — Kern County has approved US independent power producer (IPP) Terra-Gen’s 600MW solar and 4GWh battery storage project near California City.
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
Belgium finds PV cables mislabeled in fire tests, manufacturers' additional tests close cases — Belgian authorities found that nine of 10 PV cables tested achieved a lower fire-reaction class than their manufacturers had declared.
PV Tech · JP Casey
Solar Markt Group starts operations at Hungary's largest solar-plus-storage plant — The Solar Markt Group has started commercial operations at the Hódmezővásárhely facility, the largest hybrid power plant in Hungary.
Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor
England pledges to plant half million trees in three years for flood protection — Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather Half a million trees…
Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent
NSW approves largest coalmine project in planning history through 2045 — Independent Planning Commission says climate change impacts from Hunter Valley project will be ‘outweighed’ by economic benefits Follow our…
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
Panasonic installs fuel cell and heat pump at Finland hydrogen house — Panasonic has deployed a 10 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell and a 9 kW air-to-water heat pump at Finland’s Hydrogen House, which features…
Inside Climate News · Lauren Nutall
Meta signs 144-MW solar PPA in Texas while powering data centers with gas — Apex Clean Energy and Meta have entered into a power purchase agreement that allows the technology company to financially benefit from…
PV Tech · JP Casey
Linton sues Chinese rival Jingsheng over crystal growth equipment patents — Linton Crystal Technologies has filed a lawsuit accusing Jingsheng of infringing two of its Czochralski (Cz) crystal growth equipment…
More: Electrek
Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer
Heatmap newsletter examines Green New Deal's economic legacy — This is Heatmap Daily, a weekday news digest written by our executive editor. Sign up to receive it.
Electrek · Peter Johnson
GM to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells with 33% higher energy density than LFP — GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy…
More: CleanTechnica
Sep 30, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories
Canary Media · Jeff St. John
California law seeks to drive down electric truck costs through regulatory action — This is California Wire , a weekly newsletter from Jeff St. John on the state’s clean energy transition
More: via Bluesky
PV Tech · Jonathan Touriño Jacobo
Rezolv Energy closes €561 million for Europe's largest solar farm in Romania — Independent power producer Rezolv Energy has secured a €561 million (US$637 million) financing for its 1.3GWp Dama Solar project in Romania.
More: PV Magazine
EIA Today in Energy
U.S. EV electricity demand growth slows to 8% in first half of 2026 — We estimate light-duty electric vehicles in the United States consumed 8% more electricity during the first six months of 2026 than in the…
Utility Dive · Ethan Howland
FERC chair criticizes PJM over delayed power auction as grid operator falls short on reserves — PJM had planned to accept offers for backstop power supplies from Sept. 30 through Oct.
Electrek · Jameson Dow
China deploys 2.25MW EV chargers while US targets 750kW in 2025 — Just last week, Geely announced it would roll out 2.2 megawatt chargers, able to charge an EV in under 5 minutes.
Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau
Senators reach bipartisan permitting deal after months of negotiations — The legislation marks a breakthrough after months of negotiations impeded by President Trump’s attacks on solar and wind power.
Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
EDF chief backs new North Sea oil and gas projects as compatible with net zero — Developing North Sea fields does not contradict net zero goals, according to Simone Rossi New oil and gas projects are a “no-brainer” that…
Utility Dive · Robert Freedman
Building operators tap 48E tax credits to finance battery storage projects — Most commonly, building operators are using the tax credit to install battery storage systems that can leverage lower-cost electricity…
Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey
Utilities and tech firms seek new collaboration models on grid demands — From grid utilization to distributed batteries, a look at the new playbook for energy and data centers.
Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman
Britain launches state-owned power grid company for first time since 1914 —
PV Tech · Shreeyashi Ojha
Kern County approves 600MW solar-plus-storage project from Terra-Gen — Kern County has approved US independent power producer (IPP) Terra-Gen’s 600MW solar and 4GWh battery storage project near California City.
PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini
Belgium finds PV cables mislabeled in fire tests, manufacturers' additional tests close cases — Belgian authorities found that nine of 10 PV cables tested achieved a lower fire-reaction class than their manufacturers had declared.
Canary Media · Brian Martucci
NRC proposes streamlining nuclear regulations to ease plant construction and operation — The top U.S. nuclear regulator wants to make it easier to build and operate nuclear power plants in this country — without compromising…
PV Magazine · Blathnaid O'Dea
Ireland launches €600 residential battery grant, expands solar supports — Irish householders will be able to avail of a €600 battery grant as part of a package of renewable energy supports effective from October…
Inside Climate News · Jon Hurdle
Penn State study finds low radium near fracking sites but raises salinity concerns — Testing in a limited number of shallow aquifers near fracking sites in southwestern Pennsylvania found low levels of radium overall, but…
Grist · Joseph Winters
States seek damages from oil majors for climate harm as courts weigh claims
Grist · Anila Yoganathan
Nebraska residents face dangerously high nighttime temperatures throughout summer
PV Tech · JP Casey
Solar Markt Group starts operations at Hungary's largest solar-plus-storage plant — The Solar Markt Group has started commercial operations at the Hódmezővásárhely facility, the largest hybrid power plant in Hungary.
Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor
England pledges to plant half million trees in three years for flood protection — Exclusive: Environment secretary Angela Eagle to make pledge as part of efforts to protect against extreme weather Half a million trees…
Guardian Environment · Graham Readfearn Environment and climate correspondent