California bill would limit EV-charging access in affordable housing Legislation backed by developers would waive EV-charging requirements for new low-income housing projects, just as the state looks to build 1 million more…

California has one of the most equitable EV-charging policies in the nation. A new bill would exempt affordable housing from its rules.

This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it? Richland County blocked large-scale renewables in most townships. Voters now have a rare opportunity to overturn that policy at the ballot box.

When this rural Ohio county banned large-scale wind and solar projects, a group of residents quickly united to fight back.

Now, voters will decide whether the ban stays, or whether clean energy will have a chance.

AES pulls out of San Diego area battery project after local opposition Was the developer pushing the boundaries of proximity, or are today’s new battery designs just fine for residential areas?

A developer is backing out of its San Diego-area battery plans after fears of fires and other risks sparked community opposition.

Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its kind virtual power plant Minnesota regulators just approved Xcel’s plan for a utility-owned VPP. Supporters say it could serve as a model for other utilities — but critics aren’t…

Minnesota’s Xcel Energy is about to be the U.S.’s first utility to build and operate a virtual power plant.

This program pays nonprofits to take the time to consider solar A Massachusetts initiative is making it easier for resource-strapped nonprofits to access federal tax credits for solar before they disappear.

A critical deadline for federal solar tax credits is approaching. This Massachusetts program wants to make sure nonprofits take advantage.

Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and…

Whale welfare was an excuse for Trump to attack offshore wind. Now, the White House is putting endangered creatures at risk for offshore drilling.

Data centers are on the ballot in 2026 — and just failed the first… A Wisconsin city voted to add new hurdles to data center development in response to unwanted construction, and more communities could soon follow suit.

Data centers are on the ballot in cities across the U.S. — but just failed their first big test.

The U.S. offshore wind industry is finally catching a break as the Trump administration quietly gives up its chance to appeal court rulings.

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@fervoenergy.bsky.social locks in 1.75 GW of turbine capacity to scale next-gen #geothermal. Big signal: firm, carbon-free power is gaining traction with data centers. Next challenge—can supply chains keep up?

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In a first for the U.S. grid, renewables generated more power than gas across a whole month.

Achievement unlocked: renewables beat natural gas on the U.S. grid last month.

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Where does balcony solar stand in your state? Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.

Here’s where legislation to legalize plug-in balcony solar stands in your state:

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Bay Area startup introduces flat-rate, single-room heat pumps Merino Energy says its through-the-wall heat pumps are faster to install than ductless systems. They’ll be available for $3,800 — installation included.

Merino Energy’s new heat pump is a simple, single-room system that it says a contractor can install in less than an hour.

AES Corp. is withdrawing its San Diego battery plans in the face of community opposition.

The project would’ve been less than half a mile from a hospital.

Next-gen geothermal startup Fervo Energy has a new turbine-supplying partnership with Turboden, shedding light on its plans after it builds its Cape Station project in Utah.
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Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and…

The Trump administration does not care about saving the whales.
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States are having second thoughts on nuclear power.

New Jersey just lifted its de facto reactor ban, the second state to do so this year.

These Palo Alto kids are pushing the city to promote induction stoves Middle and high school students in the California town are urging officials to tell residents about the harms of gas stoves and the benefits of cleaner…

These Palo Alto teenagers are leading their city’s charge toward induction stoves.

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Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant Minnesota regulators just approved Xcel’s plan for a utility-owned VPP. Supporters say it could serve as a model for other utilities — but critics aren’t…

This Minnesota virtual power plant will break the mold: It’ll be the first built and operated by a utility.

This program pays nonprofits to take the time to consider solar A Massachusetts initiative is making it easier for resource-strapped nonprofits to access federal tax credits for solar before they disappear.

This Massachusetts program pays nonprofits to consider installing solar and provides the technical expertise they need to make a decision.

And if they decide to put up panels? They get help unlocking grant funding, too.

Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its kind virtual power plant Minnesota regulators just approved Xcel’s plan for a utility-owned VPP. Supporters say it could serve as a model for other utilities — but critics aren’t…

Minnesota regulators approved Xcel Energy's controversial utility-owned battery-based virtual power plant. Foes say it shortchanges customer-based VPPs. Supporters say it can reveal how distributed energy can solve grid costs—if Xcel does it right:
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How a community solar breakthrough took shape in Illinois Utilities, solar companies, and environmentalists worked together to fast-track flexible interconnection and build lots of community solar in record time.

This Illinois utility is working with, not against, environmental groups and solar developers to get bill-lowering community solar arrays off the ground.

Where does balcony solar stand in your state? Dozens of states are considering legislation to allow residents to use DIY plug-in solar. Follow the efforts here.

It's crazy how fast this map is expanding! Call it plug-in solar, balcony solar, DIY solar—it all adds up to more opportunities for renters and households that can't make rooftop solar work to cut their electric bills with a simple plug-and-play:
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Sick of sky-high gas prices? You can get a used EV for pretty much the same price as a used gas car right now.

Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and…

The Trump administration used whale welfare as an excuse to sideline offshore wind. Then it killed whale protections to boost fossil fuel drilling in the Gulf.

Bay Area startup introduces flat-rate, single-room heat pumps Merino Energy says its through-the-wall heat pumps are faster to install than ductless systems. They’ll be available for $3,800 — installation included.

Installing a heat pump can be costly and complicated. Enter Merino Energy’s new single-room system, which it says a contractor can get running in an hour.