Renewables
Who’s afraid of the Big Beautiful Bill? I am.
Industry analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act paints an ugly picture for the future of American energy dominance.
13 min read
Renewables
Five PPA myths: The truth about corporate renewable energy procurement
Contributor Pasquale Roselli of Enel North America shares five common misconceptions about power purchase agreements, or PPAs.
5 min read
Power Grid
Can data center development decrease electricity rates? California utility forecasts gigawatts of growth and gradual customer savings
California utility PG&E predicts new data centers will need about 8.7 gigawatts of electricity over the next 10 years.
4 min read
Upcoming
Jun 04
Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Wednesday, June 4 – 2pm ET/11AM PT | Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
Sponsored By:
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Executives from Heliene, Arevon, and GS Power Partners discuss uncertainty, cost volatility, and sourcing challenges related to new tariffs.
1 min read
Procurement and logistics from a single source? Nextracker acquires Bentek
In its latest domestic expansion, Nextracker has acquired Bentek Corporation for $78 million in an all-cash transaction.
4 min read
Trump trade war faces legal challenge as businesses, states argue his tariffs exceeded his power
The president is now facing at least seven lawsuits that argue heâs gone too far and asserted power he does not have.
5 min read
Utilities, data centers, and grid flexibility: How does the customer benefit?
In this episode of the Factor This podcast, West Monroe’s Sam Uyeno shares how utilities are thinking about connecting new data centers.
2 min read
Relief for renewables? US, China reach deal for 90-day pause on tariffs
The United States and China agreed Monday to slash their massive recent tariffs, which threatened higher costs in the U.S. energy industry, restarting stalled trade between the worldâs…
6 min read
A breakthrough in EV batteries? â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less, featuring Paul…
Is it time for a zeppelin resurgence? â This Week in Cleantech
This Week in Cleantech is a weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in clean energy and climate in 15 minutes or less.
DOE cancels solar giant Sunnova’s $3B loan guarantee
The loan guarantee was originally closed in 2023, and was DOEâs first loan guarantee for virtual power plants (VPPs).
2 min read
Nothing Burger: Solar manufacturer lays off hundreds, shuts down production in Arizona
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger is ceasing production at its Goodyear, Arizona facility, where hundreds of people were employed.
3 min read
US solar manufacturers lag skyrocketing market demand
U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in…
5 min read
Trumpâs USDA resurrects one climate grant program, kills another
Many farmers who spent big on solar are finally getting reimbursed. But another climate program for agriculture is headed for the morgue.
6 min read
House Republicans have passed a bill to gut the IRA. What happened to all the supposed holdouts?
In the end, none of the House Republicans who had voiced concerns about ending energy tax credits were willing to go against party leadership.
7 min read
A century-old hydro plant in Quebec is getting modernized
The work includes replacing eight turbine-alternator groups, rehabilitating their water intake and hydraulic passage, building an extension and mechanical workshop to the north of the…
2 min read
New York doles out low-cost Niagara hydropower allocations to support local company expansions
The awards, approved by the New York Power Authority (NYPA) Board of Trustees, include Western New York hydropower allocations to four firms that are expected…
4 min read
Statkraft plans new $590M Aura hydro plant in Norway
Statkraft is planning its “largest hydropower investments in decades,” and Aura is one of the largest projects under consideration.
3 min read
CorPower Ocean to develop 5MW wave energy array in Scotland
Wave energy developer CorPower Ocean has signed an agreement to build what is expected to be the countryâs largest wave energy project at the European…
3 min read
U.S. hydro generation expected to rise after a dip in 2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that U.S. hydropower generation will increase by 7.5% in 2025, but will remain 2.4% below the 10-year average…
3 min read
Inside the innovation engine: DTECH Data Centers and AI attendees visit startup hub
Conference attendees visited Plug and Play’s headquarters Tuesday morning to see how utilities were connecting and establishing relationships with innovative startups.
2 min read
âIt will destroy this place:â West Virginia residents fight for future against proposed data center
As a little known company has proposed a data center and natural gas plant in Tucker County â known for its natural wonder and outdoor…
17 min read
âWe do hard thingsâ: Utility CEOs embrace the challenge of AI-powered load growth
AIâs data center boom poses unprecedented demands on the gridâbut utility leaders say smart planning and targeted investments can keep the lights on for everyone.
5 min read
California’s new gold rush? 31 transmission projects worth $4.8B approved to meet electric load growth
CAISO has approved 31 infrastructure projects to help meet increasing load growth and changing grid conditions.
5 min read
Why MISO asked southeast utilities to load shed, prompting a brownout for 100,000+ customers
Regional grid operator MISO gave Louisiana utilities short notice to cut off power to maintain the reliability of the bulk system.
5 min read
Upcoming
Jun 03
Power Grid
Challenges in Construction Industry and Clean Energy Contribution to AI Demand
Tuesday, June 3 – 2pm ET/11am PT | From constrained timelines and land availability to grid congestion and contracting risks. This discussion is especially relevant for developers, utilities, and hyperscale data center owners looking to understand how infrastructure is built, where risks emerge, and how strategic alignment with EPC partners is essential to meeting energy and digital demand at scale.
Sponsored By:
Linxon, US
Linxon, US
Upcoming
Jun 04
Power Grid
Work Smarter in the Field: Leveraging Platforms for Utility Excellence
Wednesday, June 4 – 2pm ET/11AM PT | Discover how investing in the right field technology can improve data accuracy, accelerate response times, and strengthen the overall reliability of your utility.
Sponsored By:
Fulcrum
Fulcrum
On Demand
Renewables
The impacts of shifting tariff policy on solar generation and manufacturing
Tariffs and shifting trade policy have disrupted supply chains and project economics across the U.S. solar and renewable energy sectors. In this recorded webinar discussion,…