Policy & regulation

Solar

Is solar really overrunning farmland? Data in North Carolina says no.

Arrays occupy a “minuscule” share of farmland even though the state is a solar leader, a new study finds — belying claims from the Trump admin and others.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 29 January 2026
Solar

New Hampshire Republicans want to raise taxes on homes with solar

The proposed repeal of a property tax break for solar owners is sparking fierce opposition from those who say the benefit barely dents tax rolls.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 January 2026
Data centers

Wisconsin debates how to pay for the power-hungry AI boom

Regulators mull the first big utility plan to provide electricity to data centers flocking to the state, igniting disputes over consumer protection and clean energy.

By Kari Lydersen . 27 January 2026
Climate crisis

Is Trump’s assault on climate and clean energy reversible?

The president’s rollbacks of climate rules and renewable-energy incentives have made headlines, but executive action is much less durable than legislation.

By Zoya Teirstein . 26 January 2026
Policy & regulation

States are getting serious about energy affordability

As legislatures reconvene and new governors take office, rising electricity and natural gas prices are at the top of everyone’s to-do list.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 23 January 2026
Clean energy manufacturing

Chart: Trump cratered the clean-energy manufacturing boom

In 2025, companies spent less on U.S. factories for solar panels, EVs, and more. A bonus chart shows why this trend may continue in the year to come.

By Dan McCarthy . 23 January 2026
Offshore wind

America’s offshore wind farms get back to work after court victories

Ørsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy have resumed construction on their massive offshore wind projects, nearly a month after Trump forced them to hit pause.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 January 2026
Politics

Affordability is scrambling energy politics in Massachusetts

Everyone agrees that the state has an energy bill crisis. But there is little consensus on why — or how to fix the increasingly acute problem.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 January 2026
Solar

California bills would cut red tape for balcony solar and heat pumps

State Sen. Scott Wiener wants to tackle energy affordability by making it easier than ever for households to adopt increasingly popular clean-energy tech.

By Alison F. Takemura . 19 January 2026
Data centers

Trump’s plan to make data centers pay for power plants has big flaws

Mid-Atlantic governors joined the White House to push grid operator PJM to make tech giants pay for new "baseload" power. But experts are skeptical.

By Jeff St. John . 16 January 2026