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Fossil fuels

Duke Energy wants to build a new gas plant. Regulators said not so fast.

The 255-MW plant in North Carolina was meant to help meet data center demand. Regulators took the rare step of rejecting the permit amid a growing national backlash.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 September 2026
Batteries

A fight between Con Ed and developers is slowing NYC’s battery buildout

The utility says too many battery projects will overwhelm its grid and drive up costs. Battery developers say the utility is trying to protect its profits.

By Jeff St. John . 22 September 2026
Utilities

US utilities get failing grade on clean energy transition

Too many utilities are keeping coal plants open, planning new gas plants, and building less renewable energy, the Sierra Club’s latest "Dirty Truth Report" finds.

By Jeff St. John . 22 September 2026
Electric vehicles

A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York City streets

Bus operator First Student and utility Con Edison are advancing a $9 million pilot that offers a cleaner commute for students and a power boost to the urban grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2026
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
Virtual power plants

Should we get excited about California’s latest virtual power plant?

Google and PG&E will enlist Silicon Valley homes with batteries and other devices to help the grid. But they’re ignoring the data center elephant in the room.

By Jeff St. John . 23 September 2026
Offshore wind

New York, California ramp up fight against Trump’s offshore wind deals

The coastal states announced new legal challenges against the Trump administration’s controversial lease cancellations during Climate Week NYC.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2026
Politics

A recent legal victory could free $7B in frozen Solar for All funds

Nonprofits and companies are ready to relaunch solar projects to help low-income residents — if the Trump administration obeys a court order to give them the money.

By Jeff St. John . 24 September 2026
Electrification

Can this new induction stove help fuel the transition to clean cooking?

Copper's Charlie 2.0, to be manufactured by appliance giant Miele, comes with a battery that lets homes ditch the fossil fumes without an expensive electric upgrade.

By Alison F. Takemura . 24 September 2026
Solar

Meet the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist

Former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty took the helm of the Solar Energy Industries Association this summer with a mandate to build durable political power.

By Julian Spector . 24 September 2026

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18712 Results

Duke Energy wants to build a new gas plant. Regulators said not so fast.

A fight between Con Ed and developers is slowing NYC’s battery buildout

US utilities get failing grade on clean energy transition

A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York City streets

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

Should we get excited about California’s latest virtual power plant?

New York, California ramp up fight against Trump’s offshore wind deals

A recent legal victory could free $7B in frozen Solar for All funds

Can this new induction stove help fuel the transition to clean cooking?

Meet the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist