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Clean energy

The year Trump tried and failed to stop clean energy

The Trump administration brought the sledgehammer down on clean energy — but that still wasn't enough to crush it.

By Dan McCarthy . 29 December 2025
Clean energy supply chain

The year the US doubled down on critical minerals

Trump took unusual steps in 2025 to strengthen American control over a supply chain crucial to many industries — and to the clean energy transition.

By Tik Root, Anita Hofschneider, Rebecca Egan McCarthy . 26 December 2025
Clean energy

The 10 biggest clean energy stories of 2025

A so-called energy emergency led to coal plants running past their prime, batteries and EVs had a standout year, and more of this year’s top stories.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 19 December 2025
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Midwest Energy News

Climate-proofing a nuclear plant

By Andy Balaskovitz . 8 December 2025
Geothermal

A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut

The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 December 2025
Utilities

First utility-owned geothermal network to double in size with DOE funds

The $8.6 million grant for Eversource’s pioneering project in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a rare win for renewable energy under the Trump administration.

By Phil McKenna . 5 December 2025
Electrification

Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free

As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 December 2025
Clean energy

Can the war on coal still be won?

Ten years ago, the U.S. was on track to phase out coal by 2030, thanks to the Sierra Club. Now Trump and AI are delaying — but not stopping — the fuel’s decline.

By Michael Grunwald . 1 December 2025
EV charging

Some gas stations are revamping to attract EV drivers with time to kill

Fuel retailers are betting that fast chargers, clean bathrooms, and tasty snacks will draw EV drivers — and keep their stations central to how motorists refuel.

By Benton Graham . 28 November 2025