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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
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
Today's headlines: Electric appliance rebates blocked, wind blockade challenged, and more

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 2 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
EV charging

In Massachusetts, parked EVs will start feeding the grid this summer

Three electric school buses will kick-start the state’s groundbreaking vehicle-to-grid pilot program once school's out, with more EVs to be added in the coming months.

By Sarah Shemkus . 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
Northeast Energy News

A “lawless attack” on offshore wind

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 June 2026
Southeast Energy News

ERCOT overhauls data center interconnection

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 3 June 2026
Midwest Energy News

Indiana coal plant ordered to stay open can’t run

By Andy Balaskovitz . 3 June 2026
Western Energy News

New Mexico utility plans solar, wind, storage

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 3 June 2026