Environmental & Regulations

Framing the decision in a stressed cost environment Hard-hit household budgets and erratic energy inputs set the scene for a bold promise: Alabama Power is moving to hold electric rates flat through 2027 while navigating fuel volatility, rising storm costs, and the timing of new plant recovery.

Setting the Stage: A Power Play in Montana's Energy Market Imagine a coal-fired giant in Montana, once a bedrock of regional energy, now at the heart of a heated regulatory battle that could reshape utility strategies across the U.S. The Colstrip power plant, with its 1,480-MW capacity, is the

Imagine a world where coral reefs vanish entirely, forests turn from carbon absorbers to emitters, and global temperatures soar past critical thresholds, triggering unstoppable catastrophes. This isn’t a dystopian fiction but a stark warning from over 583 scientists and nearly 580 other qualified

In the heart of the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest, where millions rely on a seamless flow of electricity, PJM Interconnection faces an unprecedented challenge as the grid operator for 13 states and the District of Columbia. Skyrocketing demand from data centers, especially in northern Virginia’s

Introduction A nationwide tug-of-war over climate funding sharpened when $7.56 billion in clean energy grants vanished with a single October announcement, and the fallout quickly turned a budget decision into a test of constitutional limits and administrative candor. The disputed move set off a

In the heart of Charleston, West Virginia, a quiet but urgent battle unfolds as residents of Kanawha Valley confront an invisible threat lurking in the air they breathe, raising serious concerns about their health and safety. Ethylene oxide (EtO), a chemical widely used in manufacturing and