The transition towards 100% clean electricity in the U.S. is a complex journey, driven by the need to meet escalating energy demands and achieve a climate-stable future. Various factors are influencing this shift, including the rise of data centers, manufacturing facilities, crypto mining, and the
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), the largest pension fund in the United States, is making significant strides towards its ambitious goal of investing over $100 billion in climate solutions. As of last week, the fund had invested $53 billion in climate solutions, with an
In the wake of growing concerns over climate change and its devastating impacts, innovative solutions to mitigate carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere are becoming increasingly critical. Project Concho, a pioneering initiative in Tom Green County, Texas, is set to lead the charge with a
The utility-scale solar market in the United States is on the verge of significant growth and fluctuations, as the American Clean Power Association's (ACP) latest report indicates. This report projects that 2024 will witness a record high of over 32 GW of installations, partly fueled by the
On November 22, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new, tighter nitrogen oxides (NOx) standards for new gas-fired power plants. This update is intended to make the latest turbines, which could operate for decades, among the most efficient and lowest-emitting in the industry.
Oklo, an advanced reactor company, is making waves in the energy market with its innovative Aurora powerhouse reactors. These reactors are not only poised to transform the energy landscape but also have significant implications for data centers, which are increasingly seeking reliable and
Thermal energy networks are emerging as a sustainable solution to help decarbonize neighborhoods in the United States. These systems, which employ networks of underground pipes to transport steam or water among nearby buildings, have traditionally been used for heating and cooling institutional
The potential reelection of Donald Trump could lead to significant changes in American energy policies, particularly concerning the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and offshore wind projects. Trump’s statements and actions suggest a marked divergence from President Joe Biden’s current policies, with
The newly released report by the Carbon Business Council, titled “Utilities and Carbon Removal: A Gigaton Scale Opportunity,” underscores the significant role utility companies can play in carbon dioxide removal (CDR) to achieve net-zero emissions. Developed in collaboration with the Carbon
The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) has recently passed an influential resolution urging for greater adoption and funding for grid-enhancing technologies (GETs) and high-performance conductors (HPCs). This significant move underscores the critical need for
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