FERC rejects ComEd cancellation of PowerHouse Hillwood data center contract
The ruling keeps a 1.8-GW data center interconnection agreement in place despite a $1 letter of credit that drew regulator skepticism.
Climate & Energy
The grid, materials, and climate technology.
Europe's Diesel Crisis Costs €200M Daily as Geopolitics Bite
Europe's heavy reliance on diesel has turned geopolitical disruptions into a daily €203 million economic drag, hitting consumers and trucking hardest.
Solar-powered Lightfoot scooter aims to recharge itself for short commutes
Otherlab's new Lightfoot electric scooter uses built-in solar panels to add up to 18 miles of range per day, potentially covering many commutes without plugging in.
Development Emerges as Flashpoint in New York's 17th District Race
A fiercely contested House race in New York's 17th District is turning on the environmental costs of warehouse and data-center development.
Boston's Fairmount Line to Test Battery Trains for Cleaner Commuter Rail
A decades-long community campaign in Boston is pushing commuter rail toward battery-electric trains, a model that could let transit agencies cut emissions without costly overhead wires.
The 'green glacier': How trees are swallowing Great Plains grasslands
Woody encroachment is reducing grazing land, biodiversity, and water supplies across the Great Plains, according to a Grist report.
Mitsubishi's New EV Costs Nearly $8,000 More Than Its Nissan Leaf Twin
Mitsubishi returns to the US EV market with a rebadged Nissan Leaf that carries a significant price premium over its platform sibling.
EVs Sweep German Car of the Year Categories
Hyundai's IONIQ 6 N and Volkswagen's ID. Polo take performance and budget-class wins, underscoring electric dominance in Germany's auto awards.
GM and PG&E Offer Free Charger and Payments for Grid-Friendly EV Charging
A new GM-PG&E program in California rewards EV buyers with a free charger and payments for charging during off-peak times to support grid stability.
MISO's fast-track interconnection plan wins support, faces one protest
The grid operator's proposal to clear a 71 GW backlog of legacy projects is backed by developers and regulators, though one developer warns it shifts risk.
Maryland's first storage procurement yields 440 MW, below 800-MW target
The state's first bulk energy storage awards fall short of the 800-MW goal as PJM faces a capacity crunch, with a second solicitation expected to add more.
BMW iX4 Leaks Ahead of Debut, Showing Neue Klasse Coupe-SUV
Leaked images reveal BMW's upcoming electric coupe-SUV days before its expected reveal, highlighting a sportier sibling to the iX3.
ComEd outlines broader virtual power plant framework for Illinois by 2027
The utility says a new framework will move beyond batteries to include EVs and smart appliances, aiming to cut peak demand and costs.
Suzuki's $13.5K e SKY Mini EV Undercuts BYD Racco in Japan
Suzuki's first electric kei car, the e SKY, launches at a slightly lower price than BYD's Racco while using BYD-supplied LFP batteries, intensifying Japan's mini EV price war.
Tesla's first year in India: under 1,000 registrations, but a record month
After a slow start, Tesla's India registrations hit a record in September 2026, driven by a price cut and the six-seat Model Y L.
DOE offers $4.2B loan to Vistra for nuclear uprates and fleet life extension
The conditional loan would add 433 MW of capacity and keep about 4 GW of nuclear generation online in the PJM region to meet rising demand.
Gas stoves in restaurants expose cooks to harmful heat and pollution
A new study finds commercial gas kitchens exceed health limits for heat and air pollution, while electric kitchens stay safe.
Renault Revives 1980s Espace as Electric Minivan Concept
Renault is rebooting its iconic 1984 Espace as a fully electric minivan concept, targeting the growing EV people-mover segment.