Policy & regulation

Offshore wind

Invenergy says Trump’s offshore wind payout will fund a geothermal push

It’s the third developer to ditch offshore wind leases in exchange for payment from the Trump admin. The proceeds will also fund new gas plants.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 June 2026
Solar

Solar and wind try to navigate Trump’s obstacle course for tax credits

Many solar and wind projects will meet a July 4 deadline for tax credits. But to keep them, they must be built in four years — and that involves yet more hurdles.

By Jeff St. John . 15 June 2026
Energy efficiency

Clean energy and efficiency spared in Rhode Island budget process

The state legislature rebuked Democratic Gov. Dan McKee’s effort to roll back emissions targets and funding for energy efficiency in the name of affordability.

By Dan McCarthy, Sarah Shemkus . 10 June 2026
Fossil fuels

North Carolina bill would prop up coal until new nuclear is approved

The Republican-backed House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act, which could rein in some data center costs but extend the life of costly old coal plants.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 9 June 2026
Clean energy

Ohio has blocked a lot of wind and solar. Its residents pay the price.

The clean energy projects thwarted by state lawmakers could have gone a long way toward meeting spiking energy demand, lowering bills, and eliminating pollution.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 5 June 2026
Geothermal

House passes bipartisan measures to speed geothermal energy projects

The package of geothermal permitting reforms comes as Republicans and Democrats alike look to boost clean, 24/7 power supplies. Now it heads to the Senate.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 June 2026
Electrification

DOE bars homes from using rebates to ditch fossil-fueled heating

The Trump admin’s new rules block Americans from accessing rebates for electric heat pumps if they previously had oil, natural gas, or propane systems.

By Dan Gearino . 3 June 2026
Offshore wind

7 states sue to stop Trump’s offshore wind deal with TotalEnergies

Led by New York, the attorneys general argue that the administration’s agreement to reimburse the energy giant for abandoning its offshore wind leases is illegal.

By Maria Gallucci . 2 June 2026
Nuclear

A safer nuclear fuel is gaining steam — but cost remains a hurdle

New U.S. regulations and a wave of startup interest are breathing new life into TRISO-fueled reactors, which have struggled to take off due to high fuel costs.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 2 June 2026
Fossil fuels

Indiana coal plant that Trump forced to stay open is not operating

The DOE says the Schahfer plant is key for reliability, but repairs mean it’ll be offline for much of 2026. The grid is set to be just fine without it this summer.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 June 2026