Clean energy

Clean energy

In a first, renewables beat natural gas on US grid last month

It’s just one month, but it’s a sign of where the U.S. is headed as renewable energy — namely solar — surges onto the grid.

By Dan McCarthy . 10 April 2026
Nuclear

New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium

Acting on a campaign promise to expand nuclear power, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill ending an outdated radioactive-waste-disposal law that stopped new projects.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 8 April 2026
Clean energy

This spring has been a record season for renewables

Wind, solar, and batteries are more critical than ever as the world faces a fossil fuel crisis, and spring is when these resources hit their stride.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 3 April 2026
Clean energy

Iran war could spur Europe to double down on renewables — again

The Mideast conflict is plunging the European Union into yet another energy crisis. EU officials are once again embracing solar and wind as a result.

By Dan McCarthy . 3 April 2026
Clean energy

Arizona cuts key renewables policy as clean energy market takes off

Regulators said ending the state’s renewable portfolio standard would save customers money, but the official economic analysis undermines that assertion.

By Julian Spector . 31 March 2026
Clean energy

The Iran war is driving a clean energy wake-up call

China, Spain, and other countries increasingly rely on renewables, helping them avoid oil and gas price volatility as conflict in the Middle East continues.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 27 March 2026
Clean energy

The world built more solar and wind than ever in 2025

Growth is the name of the game for renewables as countries scramble for much-needed electricity and the tech gets cheaper.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 27 March 2026
Clean energy

Virginia set to enact a flurry of laws boosting cleaner, cheaper power

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign bills promoting solar power, batteries, grid tech, and, above all, affordability.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 March 2026
Nuclear

States are lifting bans on nuclear power

After decades of aversion to the clean energy source, states are welcoming in nuclear developers as a way to meet surging electricity demand without fossil fuels.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 25 March 2026
Utilities

Ann Arbor, Michigan, prepares to launch its own clean energy utility

Investor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch fossil fuels. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables with a unique model rolling out this year.

By Carey L. Biron . 23 March 2026