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Climatetech finance

Chart: Clean energy set to attract double investment spent on fossil fuels

In a first, more than $2 trillion will be invested in clean energy this year. It’s a staggering sum, but much more is needed to transition from fossil fuels.

By Carrie Klein . 14 June 2024
Solar

‘Floatovoltaic’ solar panels on lakes could unlock lots of clean energy

New research finds that covering even a small portion of a lake or reservoir’s surface with floating solar panels could generate a significant amount of electricity.

By Matt Simon . 17 June 2024
Clean energy

UK's Octopus Energy plans to ramp up Texas presence with new investment

The clean energy startup recently raised new funds at a $9B valuation. It’s using that financial firepower to expand its retail energy innovations in Texas.

By Julian Spector . 17 June 2024
Electrification

New startup aims to bring ‘solar-led electrification’ to California homes

Balto Energy, founded by a longtime energy modeling veteran, is the latest startup building software to try and predict the value of solar and home electrification.

By Jeff St. John . 18 June 2024
Clean energy

Will data centers help or hurt the Midwest's energy transition?

A $3.3B Microsoft data center complex planned for Wisconsin highlights the challenges of meeting new power demand with clean energy.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 June 2024
Transmission

New projects aim to break US barriers to digitizing the grid

U.S. utilities are just starting to deploy grid-boosting tech like Smart Wires’ SmartValve systems. A carbon-free grid will need a lot more of it to succeed.

By Jeff St. John . 20 June 2024
Policy & regulation

Missed deadlines pile up as New York’s climate law turns five

New York’s clean energy rollout is not moving fast enough to meet the ambitious emissions-cutting targets the state adopted in 2019.

By Colin Kinniburgh . 26 June 2024
Geothermal

Next-generation geothermal will soon power Southern California's grid

Startup Fervo Energy will supply 320 MW of clean, firm power to Southern California Edison from an enhanced geothermal plant under construction in Utah.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 June 2024
Fossil fuels

Just how bad are gas appliances for your health?

It's not all about the climate. There are loads of reasons to ditch gas stoves and appliances — and health concerns may be at the top of the list.

By Alison F. Takemura . 26 June 2024
Nuclear

Will a new law and lots of cash be enough to jumpstart next-gen nuclear?

Recent bipartisan legislation and a fresh $900M in DOE funding aim to boost the nation’s moribund nuclear sector, but industry asks for more

By Eric Wesoff . 1 July 2024