Texas

Nuclear

With federal funding windfall, X-energy advances small nuclear reactor

The Amazon-backed firm is aiming to build up to 144 of its novel Xe-100 reactors as the U.S. government seeks to revitalize an industry beset by rising costs.

By Brian Martucci .

23 September 2026

Man at a podium with sign saying "A Celebration of the Golden Era of Nuclear Power" and several flags — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright addresses employees at Idaho National Laboratory on a June 2026 visit celebrating recent advancements in nuclear energy. (Natalie Behring/Getty Images)

Geothermal

Mazama Energy raises $135M for superhot geothermal at Oregon volcano

The startup hit a milestone last year when it drilled the world’s hottest next-gen geothermal well. Now it’s working to prove its tech can scale commercially.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 September 2026
Solar

Tesla ditches solar roof — and embraces regular solar panels

The product that was supposed to redefine both roofing and home solar never moved beyond expensive niche status. Does the new plan reflect lessons learned?

By Dan McCarthy, Julian Spector . 24 August 2026
Geothermal

Sage Geosystems brings its first next-gen geothermal plant online

It’s only the third such project to hook up to the U.S. grid. It comes as surging electricity demand drives interest in the source of around-the-clock clean power.

By Maria Gallucci . 19 August 2026
Nuclear

Nuclear startup Oklo splits its first atoms in test reactor

It’s a demonstration of the tech Oklo will use for its medical isotope business — not power plants — but marks a milestone nonetheless for the buzzy firm.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 6 August 2026
Batteries

Base Power raises $1B to get big batteries into more homes

The startup, newly valued at $13 billion, is now manufacturing batteries in Texas. It offers an affordable way for homeowners to get backup power and it helps the grid too.

By Julian Spector . 4 August 2026
Solar

This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm

Panamint Capital broke ground on a $1.7 billion solar and storage project at the Calvert coal mine. The mine and an adjacent coal plant will stay online.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 July 2026
Solar

Duh, solar power doesn't work at night — but it excels during the day

Trump’s Department of Energy bashes solar panels for not producing 24/7, but the renewable energy source just got Texas through a heat wave.

By Dan McCarthy . 24 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
Geothermal

Quaise Energy raises $134M to fuel superhot geothermal ambitions

The startup closed the first tranche of Series B funding as it pushes to build a novel geothermal plant in Oregon and advance its rock-melting drilling tech.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 July 2026
Nuclear

X-energy gets federal environmental approval for Texas nuclear reactors

It’s a milestone for the Amazon-backed firm, which still needs safety approvals from the NRC before it can begin building its 80-MW gas-cooled reactors.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 18 May 2026