Articles

Offshore wind

The man behind the fall of offshore wind

David Stevenson has solar on his roof and drives a hybrid. How did he become the leader of the movement that helped Trump crush offshore wind farms?

By Clare Fieseler . 11 December 2025
Geothermal

Fervo nabs $462M to complete massive next-gen geothermal project

The Houston startup is part of a growing push to harness geothermal energy with new technologies. The funding will help Fervo finish its flagship Utah plant.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025
Clean industry

Europe’s world-first carbon tariff is coming. Here’s what to know.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is part of a broader effort to decarbonize heavy industries in Europe and globally. It takes full effect Jan. 1.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025
Offshore wind

Judge strikes down Trump’s order blocking wind farm approvals

A coalition of 18 attorneys general prevails in its lawsuit, saying Trump's freeze will raise their states' energy costs and jeopardize climate goals.

By Clare Fieseler . 9 December 2025
Clean energy

New York’s public utility approves plan to build 5.5GW of renewables

The move nearly doubles NYPA’s initial renewables goal but still scales back from summer targets. The agency blames Trump’s tax-credit cuts and grid challenges.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 9 December 2025
Geothermal

Cornell’s deep-down and rocky quest to unlock geothermal for New York

The university is drilling for geothermal energy to directly warm its campus upstate. The system could curb emissions without straining the grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 December 2025
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Geothermal

A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut

The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 December 2025
Virtual power plants

Duke Energy wants to spend on battery incentives to save on power plants

The utility already rewards North Carolina homes that let it tap their batteries. It now proposes doing the same for businesses, local governments, and nonprofits.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 December 2025
Nuclear

Trump admin invests $800M in latest move to bolster US nuclear industry

Two designs each get $400 million to prove that smaller, cheaper reactors can work, but the funds will cover only a fraction of the development costs.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 5 December 2025