Clean energy

Politics

Democrats’ state wins open the door for major clean energy progress

Victories in governor races and statehouses mean Democrats in many states could now push utilities and data centers to adopt cleaner energy and curb costs.

By Jeff St. John . 5 November 2026

A row of people clasping raised hands with a US flag on a pole in the background — Aaron Ford, center, celebrates his win in the gubernatorial race in Nevada, where Democrats will soon control both houses of the legislature as well as the governor’s mansion, opening up the opportunity to advance clean energy. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Utilities

Will PG&E’s $2B grid cutbacks derail California’s clean energy buildout?

The state's utility wildfire liability conundrum could put clean energy projects in a delay doom loop — and solutions are going to be hard to come by.

By Jeff St. John . 5 November 2026
Politics

Top clean energy wins from the midterm elections

Democrats look like they'll take control of state government in six more states and the utility commission in Georgia, while a few ballot measures supporting clean energy got the thumbs-up.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 4 November 2026
Food and farms

These cranberry bogs come with a side of solar

Two Massachusetts projects are the nation’s first to grow cranberries beneath solar panels, in another example of how agriculture and clean energy can coexist.

By Sarah Shemkus . 4 November 2026
Climate justice

Trump cuts have left tribes without millions of dollars for clean energy

Canceled grants have stalled renewable energy, climate resilience, and infrastructure projects across Indian Country, adding to decades of federal underinvestment.

By Joseph Lee, Grist . 3 November 2026
Politics

5 ballot proposals that could drive or derail clean energy

A constitutional right to natural gas, a permitting revamp, and more are on the ballot in states and cities this Election Day.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 30 October 2026
Clean industry

From zoos to craft brews, Michigan looks to spur decarbonization

The state recently awarded nearly $1.9 million to help organizations investigate the best ways to slash emissions from heavy-duty industrial operations.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 October 2026
Nuclear

The DOE announces $5B loan to Constellation for nuclear uprates

The conditional commitment aims to boost output across 15 reactors in three states, expanding clean power capacity far faster than building new reactors.

By Brian Martucci . 28 October 2026
Batteries

Massachusetts sets big battery goals — and the policies to back them up

Energy storage is taking off as the state moves to make development easier and more profitable, but the horizon isn’t all clear for the sector.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 October 2026
Clean energy

New Mexico’s transition to clean energy is actually ahead of schedule

The state is forging ahead on wind, solar, and batteries after hitting its 2030 renewables goal early. The transition for coal workers has been more complicated.

By Julian Spector . 21 October 2026
Geothermal

New York to build state’s first two utility-scale thermal networks

Pilot projects in Haverstraw and Buffalo will test whether utilities can deliver clean heat instead of fossil fuels, all while retaining jobs.

By Jeff St. John . 21 October 2026