Alleged Russian Funding Prompts Executive Exodus at U.S. LNG Firm
Top executives of U.S. energy startup Polar LNG have resigned amid controversy over alleged Russian funding and control by Novatek, raising sanctions compliance concerns.
New Whitepaper Shows How Grid Operators & Energy Regulators Can Use Solar & Storage to Secure the Grid, Boost Reliability & Reduce Energy Costs
A new whitepaper from SEIA and Current Energy Group outlines how grid operators can deploy solar and battery storage to improve electricity grid reliability while reducing costs and meeting growing demand.
New Report Keeps Tabs on ACC’s Utility Bias that Ends up Hurting Wallets
The Sierra Club released a report alleging the Arizona Corporation Commission has allowed utilities to raise rates excessively while favoring fossil fuel investments over ratepayer protections and energy efficiency programs.
Optivolt Raises $32M to Build the Brain for Solar Panels of the Future
Optivolt raised $32M in Series A funding to commercialize power electronics technology embedded directly into solar panels, enabling real-time energy optimization and improved performance in non-ideal conditions.
Some of Europe’s highest energy costs expected in Britain this winter
Great Britain is expected to face some of Europe’s highest energy costs this winter due to increased reliance on costly imported gas and electricity amid tight continental supplies.
Trump’s War on Iran Has Broken the Oil Market
Nearly eight months into Trump’s military conflict with Iran, global oil demand has declined by 2-3 million barrels daily in 2026, marking the first such drop outside of economic crises, suggesting oil demand may be shifting toward price elasticity.