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Clean fleets

Electric trucks cost too much. California has a law for that.

SB 1213 will force truck manufacturers to disclose data to curb price gouging — and open new state financing options to help fleets switch to cleaner vehicles.

By Jeff St. John . 30 September 2026
Corporate procurement

Despite big Texas solar purchase agreement, Meta still uses lots of gas

The new solar project is less than half the size of a gas plant planned for Meta’s El Paso data center.

By Lauren Nutall, Inside Climate News . 1 October 2026
Transmission

Senate permitting bill could greatly expand power lines and clean energy

The U.S. transmission grid isn’t growing fast enough to meet surging electricity demand. Fast-tracking transmission upgrades could change that.

By Jeff St. John . 30 September 2026
Clean fleets

Diesel prices are rising worldwide. So are electric truck sales.

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum going.

By Ysabelle Kempe . 2 October 2026
Transportation

Drivers will pay the price for Trump’s fuel economy rollbacks

Americans will pay more at the pump as the president eases up expectations on automakers. It’s one of several ways the White House is raising the cost of living.

By Wendy Becktold, Ysabelle Kempe . 2 October 2026
Energy efficiency

This hidden device could free up gigawatts of power for the US grid

Millions of electric motors run inside the country’s buildings, often inefficiently. Variable frequency drives can slash motors’ power use and reduce grid strain.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 October 2026
Affordability

Here's why your energy bills are going up

Politicians talk about the energy affordability crisis but don't always grapple with the root causes — or the solutions. Here’s the lowdown.

By Julian Spector . 5 October 2026
Transmission

California amps up pressure on grid buildouts that take too long

Transmission lines are hard to build — but they can’t take forever. A new law holds utilities accountable for delays that are holding back gigawatts of clean energy.

By Jeff St. John . 7 October 2026
Northeast Energy News

Solar boat launches in Massachusetts

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 September 2026
Northeast Energy News

A big battery boost in New York

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 September 2026