House Vote Looms on Repealing Port Diesel Pollution Rules
A set of Congressional Review Act resolutions would strip state authority to enforce diesel emissions limits on ships and harbor craft, threatening cleaner air in port communities.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Should the Northeast rethink its cap-and-trade system?
Two decades after Northeastern states launched a carbon-pricing program for power plants, the region's emissions have fallen by half, raising questions about the policy's next chapter.
State planning seen as key to clean energy in deregulated markets
A Clean Air Task Force report argues that state-led long-term planning could overcome barriers to nuclear, offshore wind, and other clean technologies in competitive power markets.
Rivian Spin-Off Sends E-Bikes on Tour, Not to Buyers
The futuristic TM-B e-bikes are finally hitting US roads, but only for a promotional tour, leaving early customers waiting.
Volkswagen Recalls Thousands of EVs, Urges 80% Charge Cap
A battery-cell quality issue has prompted Volkswagen to recall several thousand electric vehicles globally, with owners asked to limit charging until a fix is ready.
S&P Warns High Utility Bills Could Strain City Budgets
S&P Global analysts say elevated utility costs relative to household income are a simmering risk for municipal finances, though not yet triggering bond rating actions.
EU Officials Urge Safeguards for Synthetic Fuels in Aviation and Maritime
A joint statement from EU energy and transport leaders calls for stricter enforcement of synthetic fuel mandates under ReFuelEU Aviation and FuelEU Maritime.
Summer Heat Confirmed as Severe as It Felt
New reporting validates that this summer's extreme temperatures were as bad as the public perceived.
Coal demand set to hit record in 2026, but experts see a bump, not a comeback
The International Energy Agency now expects coal consumption to reach an all-time high in 2026, driven by the Iran war and energy crisis, though analysts caution it may be a short-term spike rather than a revival.
Illinois Upgrades Clean Energy Job Training as Economy Shifts
The state is overhauling its flagship workforce program to better match evolving clean energy labor market needs.
Europe Deploys Batteries Fast but Lacks Key Inputs
A new strategy argues batteries are central to Europe's energy, industry, and defense, yet the continent still produces almost none of the critical materials.
Tax Credit Glut Gives Corporate Clean Energy Buyers Leverage
A surge in investment tax credits is pressuring prices, giving corporate buyers more bargaining power while production credits stay stable.
Federal grant puts e-bikes on patrol in Clinton
A federal criminal justice grant fully funded five all-terrain e-bikes for police patrols in Clinton, highlighting a broader shift toward electric bikes in law enforcement.
PJM to study SoftBank's Ohio AI project with 10 GW load, gas fleet
The grid operator will review a massive Ohio proposal that pairs AI data centers with new gas generation and high-voltage transmission.
Battery-electric trains could expand Chicago Metra service
Chicago’s Metra is exploring battery-electric trains as a way to run more service while cutting diesel pollution and noise.
NERC reliability standards for large data centers and crypto miners advance
Stakeholder-approved rules aim to integrate large computational loads into the bulk power system, with final federal approval still pending.
Tesla Cybercab Assembly Lead Leaves for Rivian R2 Role
The departure of a second Cybercab launch leader this year highlights growing competition for EV manufacturing talent.
Residential VPPs could halve electric bill increases: Brattle
A new Brattle Group analysis finds that scaling residential virtual power plants could cut expected electric bill increases by roughly half.