Senate panel advances bill to pilot thermal energy networks despite ratepayer concerns The Senate Environment and Energy Committee released S684 to establish a multi-regional thermal-energy pilot, broadened from geothermal to all thermal technologies; the bill won unanimous committee support despite opposition from the New Jersey Division of Rate Counsel, which warned of costs to utility ratepayers.

The Senate has just voted to advance a groundbreaking bill that could revolutionize thermal energy networks in New Jersey, but concerns about costs to ratepayers are raising eyebrows.

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Palo Alto advisers accept study recommending barrier reduction for local solar, storage; staff to update price inputs annually A consultant study presented to the Utilities Advisory Commission found most residential distributed energy technologies do not yet show net community cost benefits; commissioners voted to accept staff recommendations focusing on outreach and barrier removal and amended the motion to require annual updates to electricity price inputs in the cost‑benefit model.

A recent study reveals that local solar and storage technologies may not deliver the cost benefits residents hope for, prompting a push for policy changes in Palo Alto.

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Spokane Council narrows language on waste‑to‑energy in state legislative agenda to keep carbon‑capture options open The City Council adopted an amended 2026 state legislative agenda that broadens language on the city’s waste‑to‑energy priorities to include carbon capture and other greenhouse‑gas mitigation strategies; council approved the amendment 5‑2.

Spokane City Council just broadened its waste-to-energy policy, paving the way for innovative greenhouse gas solutions beyond carbon capture!

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New Membrane Pulls Lithium from Brine in Weeks, Not Years All the science news you can handle in a single feed

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Massachusetts House Bill 3532 Amends Renewable Energy Production Technologies Law Legislators revise section of law to clarify definitions related to solar energy technologies

Massachusetts is taking a bold step to redefine the future of solar energy with a groundbreaking amendment to its renewable energy laws!

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Palo Alto examines cost benefits of flexible technologies and electrification strategies City analyzes supply costs, resilience, and demand reduction through flexible tech and solar.

Palo Alto is paving the way for a sustainable future by exploring innovative energy solutions that could cut costs and bolster resilience against climate change.

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Pennsylvania Senate Bill 699 Adds Linear Generators to Alternative Energy Definitions Bill amends definitions of alternative energy sources to include linear generators in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is taking a bold step toward cleaner energy by officially recognizing linear generators as alternative energy sources!

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Supply chain disruption affects rare earth minerals availability Companies face shortages of rare earth minerals due to restricted sales.

Hortonville's government meeting revealed alarming concerns over rare earth mineral shortages that could threaten local businesses and the community's economic future.

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Xcel Energy explores advanced nuclear options as North Dakota considers energy future Xcel Energy explores advanced nuclear options to meet growing energy demands and enhance community engagement.

North Dakota is on the brink of a nuclear energy revolution as Xcel Energy dives into advanced technologies to meet future energy demands and engage local communities.

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