“The 50 States of Solar” Report — Q2 2026
A Q2 2026 report finds 45 states plus DC and Puerto Rico took distributed solar policy actions, with net metering, community solar, and residential charges receiving the most attention.
Gulf Oil Exports Struggle to Recover Despite Higher Hormuz Traffic
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased slightly amid ongoing US-Iran negotiations, though security concerns and insurance costs continue to constrain Gulf crude exports.
John Kerry: Europe’s Energy Crisis Is a Bigger Threat Than Any Weapon
Former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns that Europe’s energy insecurity poses a greater national security threat than military weapons, citing NATO’s failure to adequately address the crisis.
Middle East Oil Shock Could Hand Upstream Sector a $495 Billion Windfall
Middle East conflict drives crude prices to $90/barrel, potentially generating $495 billion in free cash flow for the global upstream oil and gas sector in 2026, more than double previous estimates.
Sierra Club Urges Rejection of Meta’s Attempt to Use Minor Source Loophole
Sierra Club argues Meta’s Louisiana data center permit revision should require major-source classification due to added emissions from water boilers, demanding public hearing and proper pollution accounting.
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan For Solar & Wind Is Huge
China’s government has released its renewable energy development plan for 2026–2030, targeting over 370 gigawatts of new wind and solar capacity across seven major bases.