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Oct 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK launches government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme for solar, heat pump upgrades — Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds Households across the UK can now cut…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

BNEF raises 2024 US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand — Hyperscalers’ interest in onsite and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive battery demand as AI power needs surge — Data centers are all-in on batteries for power quality, cost reductions, and flexibility.

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

Monongahela Power seeks $145M from PJM over Winter Storm Fern dispatch — FirstEnergy’s Monongahela Power contends that the PJM Interconnection’s advanced scheduling of gas-fired power plants during Winter Storm…

Climate Home News · Matteo Civillini

National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN — The US exit from the Paris Agreement and weak new pledges leave 2035 emissions just 6% below 2019 levels, against 12% projected last year…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Podesta urges lawmakers to strip parts of bipartisan permitting deal — Former Biden senior climate adviser John Podesta wants lawmakers to take a red pen to the bipartisan permitting deal.

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

Gubernatorial races could reshape state energy policy — The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Thailand approves $1.48 billion rooftop solar programme targeting 5GW deployment — Thailand's cabinet has ‌approved a THB50 billion (US$1.48 billion) rooftop solar PV installation scheme, termed the People's Solar…

Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman

Natural gas merger would create U.S. producer rank shift —

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Algeria inaugurates 300 MW solar project, its largest to date — The 300 MW solar plant, located in the eastern province of El Oued, is Algeria's largest operational PV project to date.

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose

Campaigners urge UK to cut £24bn carbon capture spending for green energy funding — Chris Packham says £24bn scheme is ‘national embarrassment’ and joins calls for more funding to help households lower bills Campaigners are…

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

Bangladesh seeks to cut tariffs on delayed solar power purchase agreements — Bangladesh is seeking lower tariffs on solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed years ago for projects that are still not generating,…

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

Germany forecasts €17.5 billion in EEG funding needs for 2027 — Germany’s transmission system operators forecast €17.5 billion ($19.6 billion) in funding needs for the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG)…

PV Tech · JP Casey

ENNA Solar to acquire 166MW solar-plus-storage project in Romania — ENNA Solar has signed an agreement to acquire a 166MW solar PV project with a 612MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Romania.

Canary Media · Kathiann M. Kowalski

FirstEnergy seeks rate hike in Ohio, with equity and renewable spending at issue — Before a utility can raise electricity rates, it must get approval from regulators. In Ohio, some groups are looking to step into that…

Inside Climate News · Leana Carbonez

New York House race draws focus on environmental policy ahead of Election Day — NY-17: Fourth in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.

MIT Technology Review · Climate · Casey Crownhart

Solid-state transformers could help meet grid demand from AI boom — Transformers are a crucial but nearly invisible part of our grid. The devices help efficiently move power across long distances, but…

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey Environment editor

Climate campaigners warn UK government on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EV and heat pump policies — Letter to PM argues series of wrong choices on North Sea oil, Heathrow, EVs and heat pumps will scupper net zero plans Andy Burnham will…

Oct 27, 2026 · 8:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules for oil and gas — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

More: Grist

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear…

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK launches government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme for solar, heat pump upgrades — Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds Households across the UK can now cut…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

BNEF raises 2024 US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand — Hyperscalers’ interest in onsite and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive battery demand as AI power needs surge — Data centers are all-in on batteries for power quality, cost reductions, and flexibility.

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

Monongahela Power seeks $145M from PJM over Winter Storm Fern dispatch — FirstEnergy’s Monongahela Power contends that the PJM Interconnection’s advanced scheduling of gas-fired power plants during Winter Storm…

Climate Home News · Matteo Civillini

National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN — The US exit from the Paris Agreement and weak new pledges leave 2035 emissions just 6% below 2019 levels, against 12% projected last year…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Podesta urges lawmakers to strip parts of bipartisan permitting deal — Former Biden senior climate adviser John Podesta wants lawmakers to take a red pen to the bipartisan permitting deal.

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

Gubernatorial races could reshape state energy policy — The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Thailand approves $1.48 billion rooftop solar programme targeting 5GW deployment — Thailand's cabinet has ‌approved a THB50 billion (US$1.48 billion) rooftop solar PV installation scheme, termed the People's Solar…

Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman

Natural gas merger would create U.S. producer rank shift —

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Algeria inaugurates 300 MW solar project, its largest to date — The 300 MW solar plant, located in the eastern province of El Oued, is Algeria's largest operational PV project to date.

Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal

Lancet report links climate inaction to mounting health harms — A decade after world leaders signed the legally binding Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the crisis’ health harms are getting…

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

Leonardo to install 43 MW of solar across Italian sites by year-end — Leonardo plans to complete 43 MW of solar installations across 20 sites by year-end, covering around 10% of its energy consumption in Italy…

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

German solar developers seek higher auction ceiling amid cost concerns — Fifteen solar developers warn that planned changes to Germany’s renewable energy law, grid connection rules, and network charges could…

PV Tech · JP Casey

ENNA Solar to acquire 166MW solar-plus-storage project in Romania — ENNA Solar has signed an agreement to acquire a 166MW solar PV project with a 612MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Romania.

Canary Media · Kathiann M. Kowalski

FirstEnergy seeks rate hike in Ohio, with equity and renewable spending at issue — Before a utility can raise electricity rates, it must get approval from regulators. In Ohio, some groups are looking to step into that…

Inside Climate News · Leana Carbonez

New York House race draws focus on environmental policy ahead of Election Day — NY-17: Fourth in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.

Oct 27, 2026 · 11:01 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules for oil and gas — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

More: Grist

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

India's solar capacity hits 165 GW, focus shifts to distributed deployment and grid integration — India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today.

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear…

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK launches government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme for solar, heat pump upgrades — Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds Households across the UK can now cut…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

BNEF raises 2024 US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand — Hyperscalers’ interest in onsite and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive battery demand as AI power needs surge — Data centers are all-in on batteries for power quality, cost reductions, and flexibility.

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

Monongahela Power seeks $145M from PJM over Winter Storm Fern dispatch — FirstEnergy’s Monongahela Power contends that the PJM Interconnection’s advanced scheduling of gas-fired power plants during Winter Storm…

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Podesta urges lawmakers to strip parts of bipartisan permitting deal — Former Biden senior climate adviser John Podesta wants lawmakers to take a red pen to the bipartisan permitting deal.

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

Gubernatorial races could reshape state energy policy — The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Thailand approves $1.48 billion rooftop solar programme targeting 5GW deployment — Thailand's cabinet has ‌approved a THB50 billion (US$1.48 billion) rooftop solar PV installation scheme, termed the People's Solar…

Heatmap News · Alexander C. Kaufman

Natural gas merger would create U.S. producer rank shift —

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

Algeria inaugurates 300 MW solar project, its largest to date — The 300 MW solar plant, located in the eastern province of El Oued, is Algeria's largest operational PV project to date.

Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal

Lancet report links climate inaction to mounting health harms — A decade after world leaders signed the legally binding Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the crisis’ health harms are getting…

PV Magazine · Brian Publicover

Bangladesh seeks to cut tariffs on delayed solar power purchase agreements — Bangladesh is seeking lower tariffs on solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) signed years ago for projects that are still not generating,…

Climate Home News · Matteo Civillini

National climate plans now promise half the emission cuts expected by UN — The US exit from the Paris Agreement and weak new pledges leave 2035 emissions just 6% below 2019 levels, against 12% projected last year…

PV Tech · JP Casey

ENNA Solar to acquire 166MW solar-plus-storage project in Romania — ENNA Solar has signed an agreement to acquire a 166MW solar PV project with a 612MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in Romania.

Canary Media · Kathiann M. Kowalski

FirstEnergy seeks rate hike in Ohio, with equity and renewable spending at issue — Before a utility can raise electricity rates, it must get approval from regulators. In Ohio, some groups are looking to step into that…

Inside Climate News · Leana Carbonez

New York House race draws focus on environmental policy ahead of Election Day — NY-17: Fourth in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.

Oct 28, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media · Alison F. Takemura

Study finds heat pumps benefit grid stability despite rising demand — Heat pumps, superefficient sources of electric heating and cooling, are winners for the climate , air quality , and typically a household’s…

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Portugal mandates grid-forming technology for large battery storage plants — Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, moving ahead of the EU’s own revision of generator connection requirements.

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules for oil and gas — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

More: Grist

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

UNSW study finds bushfire smoke cuts solar output 30-70% far from fire — Australian researchers found that bushfire smoke can reduce solar power generation by up to 70% near fires and by 30% to 40% in areas more…

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

India's solar capacity hits 165 GW, focus shifts to distributed deployment and grid integration — India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today.

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear…

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK launches government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme for solar, heat pump upgrades — Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds Households across the UK can now cut…

Carbon Brief · Josh Gabbatiss

UK hit climate-aid target using questionable accounting methods, analysis shows — The UK has beaten its target to provide £11.6bn of climate aid to developing countries by 2026 – but only… The post Revealed: UK relied on…

More: Carbon Brief

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Podesta urges lawmakers to strip parts of bipartisan permitting deal — Former Biden senior climate adviser John Podesta wants lawmakers to take a red pen to the bipartisan permitting deal.

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

Gubernatorial races could reshape state energy policy — The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Thailand approves $1.48 billion rooftop solar programme targeting 5GW deployment — Thailand's cabinet has ‌approved a THB50 billion (US$1.48 billion) rooftop solar PV installation scheme, termed the People's Solar…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

BNEF raises 2024 US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand — Hyperscalers’ interest in onsite and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive battery demand as AI power needs surge — Data centers are all-in on batteries for power quality, cost reductions, and flexibility.

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th consecutive year — Greenland has now marked the 30th consecutive year where it lost more ice than it gained.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

Splight touts Chile grid success as model for U.S. data center push — The startup’s software helped curtailed wind farms get more power to the Chilean grid. It's eyeing data centers next.

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

Monongahela Power seeks $145M from PJM over Winter Storm Fern dispatch — FirstEnergy’s Monongahela Power contends that the PJM Interconnection’s advanced scheduling of gas-fired power plants during Winter Storm…

Utility Dive · Robert Walton

CenterPoint Energy expands 10-year capital plan to $71B for load growth — The Houston-based utility’s investment plan through 2035 stands at almost $71 billion, and the company is accelerating some investments to…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Scatec secures $650M for Dandara solar-plus-storage project in Egypt — Scatec, the EIB, the EBRD and the AfDB have signed a US$650 million investment agreement for the Dandara solar-plus-storage project in…

Oct 28, 2026 · 5:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media · Alison F. Takemura

Study finds heat pumps benefit grid stability despite rising demand — Heat pumps, superefficient sources of electric heating and cooling, are winners for the climate , air quality , and typically a household’s…

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Portugal mandates grid-forming technology for large battery storage plants — Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, moving ahead of the EU’s own revision of generator connection requirements.

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules for oil and gas — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

More: Grist

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

UNSW study finds bushfire smoke cuts solar output 30-70% far from fire — Australian researchers found that bushfire smoke can reduce solar power generation by up to 70% near fires and by 30% to 40% in areas more…

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

India's solar capacity hits 165 GW, focus shifts to distributed deployment and grid integration — India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today.

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear…

Climate Home News · Megan Rowling

Just transition finance remains fragmented ahead of COP31 climate talks — Funding that helps workers and communities navigate the clean energy switch remains overlooked, splintered and poorly tracked - a blindspot…

Canary Media · Jeff St. John

EDF analysis finds Trump coal policies raising electricity bills and health costs — The Trump administration loves coal plants. The rest of us are paying the price in higher electricity bills, poorer health, and worsening…

Electrek · Michelle Lewis

Renewables to surpass natural gas in US generating capacity within a year, EIA says — Over the coming year, renewables’ share of total generating capacity will grow from 37.7% to 40.4%, surpassing that of natural gas and…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK launches government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme for solar, heat pump upgrades — Government-backed Warm Home Loans scheme to help households cut energy bills by hundreds of pounds Households across the UK can now cut…

Carbon Brief · Josh Gabbatiss

UK hit climate-aid target using questionable accounting methods, analysis shows — The UK has beaten its target to provide £11.6bn of climate aid to developing countries by 2026 – but only… The post Revealed: UK relied on…

More: Carbon Brief

Inside Climate News · Kate Waxman

Florida voters prioritize environment over growth in Senate race poll — When asked to choose, Florida’s likely voters have picked protecting the environment over economic growth by more than 2 to 1, a margin…

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

UK energy bills remain elevated as policymakers weigh relief measures — Energy bills in the UK have continued to soar in 2026, with intense debate raging about how to bring them… The post Q&A: Why are UK energy…

Utility Dive · Aalap Shah

Federal funding programs tighten compliance requirements for electric co-ops — Compliance is where cooperative utilities tend to struggle the most, and the latest federal funding programs have introduced even tougher…

PV Tech · JP Casey

Thailand approves $1.48 billion rooftop solar programme targeting 5GW deployment — Thailand's cabinet has ‌approved a THB50 billion (US$1.48 billion) rooftop solar PV installation scheme, termed the People's Solar…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

BNEF raises 2024 US energy storage deployment forecast by 30% on hyperscaler demand — Hyperscalers’ interest in onsite and nearby energy storage has converted into firm orders this year, the global energy consultancy said…

Latitude Media · Latitude Studios

Data centers drive battery demand as AI power needs surge — Data centers are all-in on batteries for power quality, cost reductions, and flexibility.

More: Catalyst (Shayle Kann)

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th consecutive year — Greenland has now marked the 30th consecutive year where it lost more ice than it gained.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

Splight touts Chile grid success as model for U.S. data center push — The startup’s software helped curtailed wind farms get more power to the Chilean grid. It's eyeing data centers next.

Oct 28, 2026 · 8:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media · Alison F. Takemura

Study finds heat pumps benefit grid stability despite rising demand — Heat pumps, superefficient sources of electric heating and cooling, are winners for the climate , air quality , and typically a household’s…

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Portugal mandates grid-forming technology for large battery storage plants — Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, moving ahead of the EU’s own revision of generator connection requirements.

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

UNSW study finds bushfire smoke cuts solar output 30-70% far from fire — Australian researchers found that bushfire smoke can reduce solar power generation by up to 70% near fires and by 30% to 40% in areas more…

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

India's solar capacity hits 165 GW, focus shifts to distributed deployment and grid integration — India’s installed solar capacity has grown from less than 5 GW in 2016 to more than 165 GW today.

Climate Home News · Megan Rowling

Just transition finance remains fragmented ahead of COP31 climate talks — Funding that helps workers and communities navigate the clean energy switch remains overlooked, splintered and poorly tracked - a blindspot…

Canary Media · Jeff St. John

EDF analysis finds Trump coal policies raising electricity bills and health costs — The Trump administration loves coal plants. The rest of us are paying the price in higher electricity bills, poorer health, and worsening…

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Penry Buckley NSW state reporter

New South Wales scraps reusable cup requirement for cafes — Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear…

Guardian Environment · Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent

UK watchdog warns Sizewell C nuclear project poses 'extraordinary' risk to taxpayers — The public accounts committee has said the risk to billpayers is ‘extraordinary’ The government’s plan to fund a multibillion-pound nuclear…

Electrek · Fred Lambert

Waymo expands robotaxi service across 5 U.S. cities by 250 square miles — Waymo is growing its driverless service area by nearly 250 square miles over the next week, spread across Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando,…

More: CleanTechnica

Latitude Media · Stephen Lacey

AI selloff ripples through clean energy sector — As Wall Street loses patience with AI companies, clean energy companies are feeling the vibe shift.

Inside Climate News · Keerti Gopal

Lancet report links climate inaction to mounting health harms — A decade after world leaders signed the legally binding Paris Agreement to combat climate change, the crisis’ health harms are getting…

Carbon Brief · Josh Gabbatiss

UK hit climate-aid target using questionable accounting methods, analysis shows — The UK has beaten its target to provide £11.6bn of climate aid to developing countries by 2026 – but only… The post Revealed: UK relied on…

More: Carbon Brief

Heatmap News · Jael Holzman

Podesta urges lawmakers to strip parts of bipartisan permitting deal — Former Biden senior climate adviser John Podesta wants lawmakers to take a red pen to the bipartisan permitting deal.

Inside Climate News · Dan Gearino

Gubernatorial races could reshape state energy policy — The right governor can put a state on a dramatically different energy and environmental path—and next week’s election could set the stage…

Inside Climate News · Kate Waxman

Florida voters prioritize environment over growth in Senate race poll — When asked to choose, Florida’s likely voters have picked protecting the environment over economic growth by more than 2 to 1, a margin…

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

UK energy bills remain elevated as policymakers weigh relief measures — Energy bills in the UK have continued to soar in 2026, with intense debate raging about how to bring them… The post Q&A: Why are UK energy…

Utility Dive · Aalap Shah

Federal funding programs tighten compliance requirements for electric co-ops — Compliance is where cooperative utilities tend to struggle the most, and the latest federal funding programs have introduced even tougher…

Oct 28, 2026 · 11:00 AM PT edition · 20 stories

TechCrunch Climate · Tim De Chant

Trump DOE offers $5B in loans to Constellation Energy for nuclear plants powering data centers — Constellation Energy will get $5 billion in government loans to modernize nuclear reactors.

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

FERC approves stiffer MISO penalties for underperforming demand-side resources — Two Federal Energy Regulatory Commission members urged parties to monitor the rules in case they drive well-performing demand response and…

Utility Dive · Robert Walton

DOE awards $10.1B in loans to Constellation, Alliant for 3.7 GW of generation uprates — Both loan packages could be used to finance uprates at existing generation facilities, which Energy Secretary Chris Wright called…

Canary Media · Alison F. Takemura

Study finds heat pumps benefit grid stability despite rising demand — Heat pumps, superefficient sources of electric heating and cooling, are winners for the climate , air quality , and typically a household’s…

PV Magazine · Emiliano Bellini

Portugal mandates grid-forming technology for large battery storage plants — Portugal has set new grid connection rules for energy storage, moving ahead of the EU’s own revision of generator connection requirements.

CleanTechnica · Michael Barnard

China retreats from push to reuse EV bus batteries in grid storage — China spent much of the 2010s electrifying urban bus fleets while most countries were still testing whether battery-electric buses could…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

California updates distributed energy resource regulations to ease aggregation and measurement — One aggregator called device-level telemetry the “keystone” to extract value from multiple distributed energy resources behind the same…

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

Australia accelerates solar-plus-storage retrofits ahead of 2030 renewable target — Australia’s push to accelerate electrification while meeting an 82% renewable energy target and retiring coal-fired power plants, both by…

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK approves nearly 2 GW of solar-plus-storage projects — Four projects in nationally significant infrastructure project planning pipeline granted planning permission by secretary of state.

Climate Home News · Megan Rowling

Just transition finance remains fragmented ahead of COP31 climate talks — Funding that helps workers and communities navigate the clean energy switch remains overlooked, splintered and poorly tracked - a blindspot…

Canary Media · Jeff St. John

EDF analysis finds Trump coal policies raising electricity bills and health costs — The Trump administration loves coal plants. The rest of us are paying the price in higher electricity bills, poorer health, and worsening…

Climate Home News · Ruhat Sena Akşener

UN climate summit urged to prioritize communities over fossil fuel industry — The UN summit in Antalya can only deliver meaningful action if governments protect civic freedoms, curb fossil fuel influence and listen to…

Guardian Environment · Guardian Staff

Red seaweed turns China wetlands crimson in seasonal cycle — A striking transformation takes place along the coast of Qinqdao in autumn, when a native seepweed turns a brilliant shade of red.

Climate Home News · Sebastian Rodriguez

Trade tensions expected at COP31 as China prioritizes issue — After difficult negotiations in Belém last year, trade is likely to remain a sticking point at COP31 despite Brazil's efforts to contain…

Guardian Environment · Sara Sneath

Trump administration moves to terminate Biden methane emissions rules — Critics warn of climate danger as president in Texas claims change will save companies and consumers billions Donald Trump announced his…

Heatmap News · Andrew Moseman

Ford Fathom will offer cheaper bidirectional charging when it launches in 2027 — When the Ford Fathom debuts in 2027, much of the attention will focus on its size and its price.

More: Canary Media, TechCrunch Climate, Electrek, CleanTechnica

Guardian Environment · Penry Buckley NSW state reporter

New South Wales scraps reusable cup requirement for cafes — Legislation requiring mugs to be offered when people drink at cafes to be scrapped, with environment minister stating ‘we need to clear…

Oct 28, 2026 · 2:00 PM PT edition · 20 stories

Canary Media · Brian Martucci

DOE awards $5B loan to Constellation for nuclear plant uprates — The pro-nuclear Trump administration continues to put its money where its mouth is. On Tuesday, the U.S.

More: Utility Dive, TechCrunch Climate

Heatmap News · Katie Brigham

China dominates global electrolyzer manufacturing as Western producers lag — The electrolyzer has come a long way in the nearly 250 years since a pair of Dutch scientists first used electricity to split water into…

Utility Dive · Ethan Howland

FERC approves stiffer MISO penalties for underperforming demand-side resources — Two Federal Energy Regulatory Commission members urged parties to monitor the rules in case they drive well-performing demand response and…

Heatmap News · Emily Pontecorvo

Trump administration advances only existing wind projects, not new farms, in permitting push — In September, the Trump administration told a reporter that the president directed the Pentagon to finally process wind projects through…

Carbon Brief · Carbon Brief Staff

UK Chancellor outlines energy policy shift ahead of 2026 budget — Chancellor John Healey has announced a “new course on energy” for the UK, focused on keeping bills low amid the… The post UK budget 2026:…

Canary Media · Alison F. Takemura

Study finds heat pumps benefit grid stability despite rising demand — Heat pumps, superefficient sources of electric heating and cooling, are winners for the climate , air quality , and typically a household’s…

Utility Dive · Brian Martucci

California updates distributed energy resource regulations to ease aggregation and measurement — One aggregator called device-level telemetry the “keystone” to extract value from multiple distributed energy resources behind the same…

PV Magazine · Mark Hutchins

Australia accelerates solar-plus-storage retrofits ahead of 2030 renewable target — Australia’s push to accelerate electrification while meeting an 82% renewable energy target and retiring coal-fired power plants, both by…

PV Magazine · Matthew Lynas

UK approves nearly 2 GW of solar-plus-storage projects — Four projects in nationally significant infrastructure project planning pipeline granted planning permission by secretary of state.

PV Magazine · Patrick Jowett

European solar startups raised €82 million in first eight months of 2024 — Analysis by Avnet Silica says energy security remains the most significant driver of investment in European solar startups today as…

Latitude Media · Catherine Boudreau

Developers encounter turbine failures and fuel volatility in onsite gas power for AI — From cracked gas turbines to volatile fuel prices, developers are discovering the risks of running behind-the-meter power plants.

Climate Home News · Megan Rowling

Just transition finance remains fragmented ahead of COP31 climate talks — Funding that helps workers and communities navigate the clean energy switch remains overlooked, splintered and poorly tracked - a blindspot…

Canary Media · Jeff St. John

EDF analysis finds Trump coal policies raising electricity bills and health costs — The Trump administration loves coal plants. The rest of us are paying the price in higher electricity bills, poorer health, and worsening…

Inside Climate News · Nathaniel Eisen

Maine Senate race centers on energy affordability and heating costs — Over the course of two weeks in October, Maine’s incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins and her Democrat challenger, former state Senate…

Climate Home News · Ruhat Sena Akşener

UN climate summit urged to prioritize communities over fossil fuel industry — The UN summit in Antalya can only deliver meaningful action if governments protect civic freedoms, curb fossil fuel influence and listen to…

Guardian Environment · Guardian Staff

Red seaweed turns China wetlands crimson in seasonal cycle — A striking transformation takes place along the coast of Qinqdao in autumn, when a native seepweed turns a brilliant shade of red.

Latitude Media · Maeve Allsup

Sparkfund CEO argues hyperscalers should embrace costly distributed power despite economics — Distributed megawatts are slower and more expensive, says Sparkfund CEO Pier LaFarge. Hyperscalers should deploy them anyway.

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