Articles

Solar

Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar

Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative priority.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 12 March 2026
Clean industry

Clean cement startup Sublime cuts jobs after Trump pulled funding

Sublime Systems lays off two-thirds of its staff months after pausing work on a planned Massachusetts factory, following the loss of an $87 million federal grant.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 March 2026
Nuclear

Draft bill would let utilities own nuclear plants in Ohio

Last year, the state banned utilities from building and operating electricity generation. But now, some lawmakers want to make an exception for “advanced nuclear.”

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 12 March 2026
Data centers

Illinois to data centers: Bring your own renewables and skip the line

Proposed legislation offers perks for data centers that invest in clean energy. A broad coalition supports the bill, but details still need to be hammered out.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 March 2026
Batteries

Base Power to launch 100-MW home battery network for Texas utility

The unicorn startup notched its biggest utility partnership yet, to install enough home batteries to rival a gas-fired peaker power plant.

By Julian Spector . 11 March 2026
Offshore wind

Offshore wind farms race toward completion despite Trump’s attacks

Trump is trying to kill offshore wind. But two big East Coast projects are poised to start producing power, and others are hitting key construction milestones.

By Maria Gallucci . 11 March 2026
Solar

A food bank cut costs with solar. A local Goodwill noticed.

After a North Carolina nonprofit put up rooftop solar, a nearby Goodwill headquarters did too, a move that will save energy and boost a job training program.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 10 March 2026
Geothermal

Oil and gas workers find an easy segue into geothermal jobs

A vast pool of technical expertise is ready to tap the tremendous promise of enhanced geothermal.

By Benton Graham . 10 March 2026
Utilities

As Californians electrify, can this tech combo prevent grid overload?

Utility PG&E is piloting two devices that strategically throttle power use so that new EVs and heat pumps don’t mean costly home and grid upgrades.

By Jeff St. John . 10 March 2026
Climatetech finance

Span looks to cut smart panel costs with $75M Eaton partnership

The leading U.S. smart-panel startup and the global electrical-equipment giant team up on digital controls for home batteries, EV chargers, and electric appliances.

By Jeff St. John . 9 March 2026