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  • Published on 09:31 GMT

    The potential of geothermal energy for US homes

    At Cornell University in upstate New York, researchers are testing how a deep geothermal system can work far from the tectonic boundaries and volcanoes that have long defined where the energy is viable.   By tapping into the planet's internal warmth …

    Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 05:51 GMT

    Arkansas Solar Tax Breaks Spark Lawsuits and Taxpayer Revolt

    The Long Lake Solar array in Helena-West Helena benefited from $350 million in industrial development bonds from Phillips County. (Marshall Deree) A decades-old Arkansas economic development tool is spawning taxpayer resistance and litigation as counties …

    Source: Arkansas Business - Neutral
  • Published on 05:50 GMT

    Arkansas Solar Buildout Is Largely Dedicated to Powering Big Tech Companies

    You may have read about the recent surge in major solar projects in Arkansas (see the story), but did you realize a lot of the power will flow to huge tech companies? According to a 2025 presentation to Arkansas County by Invenergy of Chicago, which bills …

    Source: Arkansas Business - Neutral
  • Published on 09:30 GMT

    Energy development company inks lease deal for Vermont Yankee property

    An energy development company has signed a lease for the former Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant site in Vernon, but it's unclear what they plan to do with the property. The Texas-based PowerTransitions initially said it wanted to build a battery …

    Source: Vermont Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on 09:23 GMT

    Maryland’s new energy law intertwines with data center boom

    The passing of the Utility RELIEF (Reducing Energy Load Inflation for Everyday Families) Act during Maryland’s 2026 legislative session means some financial respite in today’s inflationary climate is, hopefully, on the way for its residents and businesses …

    Source: The Daily Record - Maryland - Pending
  • Published on 02:49 GMT

    Solar Power Surpasses Coal in US Electricity for the First Time on Record

    Solar power generated more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record in May 2026, according to new analysis released June 10 by Ember, a global energy think tank. The milestone marks a significant shift in how Americans get …

    Source: Tega Cay Sun - South Carolina - Pending
  • Published on 06:25 GMT

    SOLV Energy (MWH) Expands US Utility-Scale Solar and Storage Portfolio Beyond 4GW

    LV Energy (NASDAQ:MWH) is one of the best young stocks with the highest upside potential. On June 2, SOLV Energy announced it is scaling its operations across multiple large-scale solar and battery storage projects in the US, totaling more than 4 gigawatts …

    Source: Yahoo Finance - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 14, 2026

    Solar overtakes coal in the US electricity mix for the first month on record

    An exciting new benchmark has been reached in the U.S. renewable energy sector: For the first time, solar produced more electricity than coal during a single month. Demand for solar is growing, no longer a niche form of energy generation but now a major …

    Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
  • Published on 07:14 GMT

    Flip-flop economy: The costs of policy U-turns in Indian states, from Maharashtra to Delhi to Andhra

    Enron had signed the power purchase agreement with the Congress government in Maharashtra. But faced allegations of corruption from early on, and that the project was against the best interests of the state since the cost of the power produced was too high …

    Source: The Print - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 14, 2026

    Texas Land Commissioner candidate Benjamin Flores is announcing his plan for new data centers that’s people, farm and ...

    As Land Commissioner, Benjamin Flores will implement a plan that protects Texans from the negative impacts from data centers locating near residential communities or on workable farmland. It directs his General Land Office (GLO) to encourage data center …

    Source: The Gilmer Mirror - Texas - Pending
  • Published on Jun 12, 2026

    Solar energy Generates More Electricity Than Coal in The U.S. for First Time Ever

    Solar energy generated more electricity than coal in the United States for the first time on record in May, marking a major milestone in the country's changing energy landscape and renewable power in general. According to new data released by energy …

    Source: International Business Times - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 13, 2026

    Gary Griggs, Our Ocean Backyard | Continued growth in renewable energy 

    This president’s views on climate change and energy have been clear since before he took office. In a Mar-a-Lago meeting in April 2024, Trump asked oil companies to donate $1 billion to his campaign to retake the White House as he promised to slash Biden …

    Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel - California - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 11, 2026

    In the United States, Solar Energy is Outpacing Coal for the First Time Ever

    Coal smokestacks looms behind an array of solar panels.chuyu/iStock/Getty via Grist Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Grist and  …

    Source: Mother Jones - Left-wing
  • Published on Jun 12, 2026

    Meta, RWE ink 298MW Texas solar PPA

    RWE said the PPA would support Meta’s goal to “match” its operations with 100% clean energy. Those operations largely involve massive data centre expansion in the US and the development of AI infrastructure. This is the fourth corporate PPA Meta and RWE …

    Source: PV Tech - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2026

    Trump backs coal, but solar power is growing

    Even as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar is hitting new milestones in the United States and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy think tank Ember, along with a report by the Solar …

    Source: The Columbian - Washington State - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 11, 2026

    RWE expands partnership with Meta on Texas solar project

    DE KALB, Texas - Northeast Texas is becoming a massive hub for renewable energy. One of the newest solar energy projects is under construction in Bowie County. Rabbit’s Foot Solar is a 298-megawatt clean energy project currently being built on County Road …

    Source: KTBS 3 - Louisiana - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 13, 2026

    Solar Surpasses Coal in U.S. Electricity Mix as Policy Headwinds Mount

    Solar power has overtaken coal in monthly U.S. electricity generation for the first time. The shift happened in May. Data from global energy think tank Ember shows solar delivered 12.8% of the nation’s power that month. Coal managed just 12.2%. The numbers …

    Source: WebProNews - Pending
  • Published on Jun 13, 2026

    Texas Is Winning the Race to Build New Power Capacity

    The Trump administration's war on renewable energy has had little impact so far this year, as solar generation and battery storage have accounted for 91% of new capacity installed across the U.S. A new report from the Solar Energy Industries …

    Source: Governing - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 11, 2026

    RWE, Meta sign Texas solar PPA

    RWE and Meta have signed a long-term corporate power purchase agreement for the 298MWac Rabbit’s Foot Solar project in northeast Texas. RWE said the project in Bowie County is under construction and is expected to begin commercial operations by the end of …

    Source: reNEWS - Neutral

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