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Energy equity

Massachusetts lawmakers try new way to kill ‘zombie’ wood power plant

Both chambers passed bills to stymie a key revenue source for the proposed polluting plant, but so far its developer hasn't flinched.

By Sarah Shemkus . 16 July 2026
Corporate procurement

Google buys power from record-busting solar-battery site in Arkansas

Developer Cypress Creek has broken ground on the project, which will eventually deliver 2.5 gigawatts of solar production and 2.9 gigawatt-hours of battery storage.

By Julian Spector . 15 July 2026
Energy efficiency

New manufactured homes may get more efficient thanks to housing law

The Trump administration has a year to issue updated energy conservation standards for the homes, a move that would especially help the rural South.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 July 2026
Wind

The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears

The Trump administration claims wind turbines pose a national security threat. The industry says it's pure politics.

By Austin Corona, Grist . 15 July 2026
Nuclear

Holtec bets big on small nuclear reactors in its IPO filing

As it pivots from shutting down nuclear plants to building them, Holtec says small modular reactors can cut costs and speed construction. Now it has to prove it.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 15 July 2026
Offshore wind

Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat

The region has added dozens of turbines off the East Coast since last summer. They and other clean energy sources cut the need for oil power amid recent hot weather.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 July 2026
Utilities

More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge

Recent data reveals an uptick in households losing power because of unpaid utility bills — yet another sign of the ongoing national affordability crisis.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 July 2026
Solar

A new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the US

Plug-in panels can lower your bills. To boost the American market for the tech, nonprofit Bright Saver is selling kits with no markup, starting at around $300.

By Alison F. Takemura . 13 July 2026
Batteries

Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave

A new program from startup Every Electric and utility Con Edison lets New Yorkers power their window ACs with home batteries to take stress off the grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 July 2026
Batteries

A pioneering grid-battery factory is headed for this California city

Sodium-ion batteries promise cheaper, more durable energy storage. Peak Energy seeks to kick-start the next-gen battery market by building the first big U.S. plant.

By Julian Spector . 10 July 2026