Renewables
The war over the IRA has begun – 38 House Republicans call for full repeal of ‘green new scam’
38 House Republicans are calling for a full repeal of President Biden’s landmark Inflation Reduction Act.
6 min read
Power Grid
U.S. utilities brace for tariffs, but say the impact is manageable
CEOs across the utility sector are projecting minimal financial disruption thanks to strategic planning, domestic sourcing and favorable contracts.
7 min read
Renewables
Gigawatts gone? Another major offshore wind developer stops work in the US
RWE, one of the world’s top offshore wind developers, has stopped work on its U.S. projects for now, citing uncertainty under President Trump.
6 min read
Renewables
Trump’s proposed budget cancels billions of dollars in infrastructure investments, environmental programs, research grants, and renewable energy projects
President Trump’s new budget plan includes billions of dollars in cuts to clean energy, environmental justice, and infrastructure initiatives.
5 min read
âChill, baby, chillâ – Energy strategy in a post-tariff market
A looming threat of a recession portends reduced demand for energy, writes StoneTurn’s Tanya Bodell.
6 min read
Factor This finance and development roundup: Arevon Energy, Aspen Power, Forge Nano, IMG Energy, Nexamp, Swift Current Energy
Arevon Energy, Aspen Power, Forge Nano, IMG Energy, Nexamp, and Swift Current Energy made major finance and project updates this week.
10 min read
Corning increases commitment to making solar wafers in the US
Corning, which owns Hemlock Semiconductor, is investing $1.5 billion in a new solar wafer manufacturing plant in Michigan.
3 min read
The new SunPower posts profitability, but at a cost: 75% of its staff
Residential solar company SunPower has posted its first profitable quarter in four years after laying off three-quarters of its staff.
5 min read
As Southeast Asian imports face hefty tariffs, a Vietnamese solar manufacturer opens up shop in the U.S.
Boviet Solar Technology, a solar manufacturer headquartered in Vietnam, has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Greenville, Pitt County, North Carolina.
2 min read
Is the NRC stifling nuclear innovation? 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.
How AI can help utilities detect wildfire threats
Pano AI co-founder Arvind Satyam explains how his company’s technology utilizes AI to help utilities detect wildfires.
DTECH Data Centers & AI 2025
May 27-29, 2025 | San Jose, CA
Tackling booming data center growth to shape the future of the grid.
Residential solar giant Sunnova considering bankruptcy
Residential solar company Sunnova Energy International is reportedly considering bankruptcy after missing a bond interest payment last month.
3 min read
Tech, tariffs, and Trump cloud NV Energy effort to reduce carbon footprint
NV Energy is shrinking its carbon footprint and staying ahead of a state mandate to produce half of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030,…
7 min read
Renewables not to blame for Iberian power outage say experts
After an unprecedented power outage hit Spain, Portugal and parts of France, many have expressed concerns that the large amounts of renewable energy in the Iberian system…
4 min read
Farmers are making bank harvesting a new crop: Solar energy
In California’s water-stressed Central Valley, farmers are fallowing land and installing solar, providing financial stability and saving water.
5 min read
Factor This finance and development roundup: Atlas Renewable Energy, Exowatt, Lightshift Energy, Omnidian, OnePlanet, Standard Solar, Trina Storage
This week saw finance and project development updates from Atlas Renewable Energy, Exowatt, Lightshift Energy, Omnidian, OnePlanet, Standard Solar, and Trina Storage.
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Rural electric Co-ops: Protect hydropower
The cooperatives emphasized the importance of the Snake River hydropower plants in the Pacific Northwest.
3 min read
CorPower Ocean signs inverter development agreement for wave energy system
Under the agreement, Equipmake will develop a bespoke generator and SiC (Silicon Carbide) inverter system, tailored to CorPower Ocean’s advanced wave energy system.
3 min read
In Australia, a closing coal mine is eyed for a pumped storage project
BHP, an Australian mining company, has partnered with renewable energy and infrastructure company ACCIONA EnergÃa to explore the development of a pumped hydro energy storage…
3 min read
Eco Wave Power lands new manufacturing agreement for Port of Los Angeles project
Once completed, the floaters will be installed and connected to the Municipal Pier One at the Port of Los Angeles, signifying the official launch of…
3 min read
Tensions over Kashmir and a warming planet have placed the Indus Waters Treaty on life support
On April 24, 2025, the government of India announced that it would downgrade diplomatic ties with its neighbor Pakistan over an attack by militants in…
8 min read
Iberian blackout sheds light on grid fragility
As Spain, Portugal and the European Commission continue to investigate the blackout that shook the power grid across parts of the Iberian Peninsula, the energy…
5 min read
Amid rapidly evolving energy goals, Maine lawmakers seek more coordinated grid planning
Energy policy has moved quickly in the past few years as Maine has sought to achieve climate and affordability goals with deadlines that are not…
4 min read
Lawmakers pass energy bill ending Ohio ratepayer charges that subsidize two unprofitable coal plants
After years of attempts, Ohio lawmakers voted Wednesday to end the subsidy for two unprofitable Cold War-era coal plants that had cost Ohio ratepayers nearly…
3 min read
Can AI improve energy security? Industry executives think so, and many are already using the technology
Honeywellâs survey of 300 U.S. leaders in energy industries found 91% believe AI has near-term potential to enhance energy security.
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The DOE wants to use federal lands, including historic research laboratories, for AI data center development and co-located generation
The U.S. Department of Energy is exploring using federal land for AI data center development with co-located power generation.
3 min read
Mar 27
Power Grid
Modern Grid Operationsâ Dependence on Advanced Planning
The electric grid is becoming increasingly complex with higher penetrations of distributed energy resources (DERs), hyperscaling demand driven by large loads from the use of…
Sponsored By:
EPE
EPE
Mar 26
Power Grid
How Alectra Energy Solutions and Caterpillar helped a Large Manufacturer Solve Their Rising Energy Costs Through Assets, Technology and Financial Structuring.
March 26th 2ET- Join Caterpillarâs Stephanie Baughman and Dean Musser as they shine the spotlight on a project that did just that, bringing together the expertise of an equipment and technology provider and a local utility affiliate to deliver near-term and future energy cost savings to a large industrial customer.
Sponsored By:
Caterpillar Inc.
Caterpillar Inc.
Mar 26
Power Grid
Realizing autonomous energy systems with generative AI Tackling an increasingly complex energy grid with minimal human intervention
This panel will explore the intersection of generative AI (GenAI)and autonomous energy systems (AES) in tackling increasingly complex energy landscapes. As renewable energy sources, electric…
Sponsored By:
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services