Great Britain’s grid operator has commissioned independent investigators to examine allegations of a cover-up regarding blackout risks during a heatwave in late June, following whistleblower complaints.

The EPA approved an application allowing Salt River Project to continue operating an unlined coal ash pond at its Coronado Generating Station in Arizona despite previous violations of disposal standards.

Environmental groups filed suit against the Army Corps of Engineers over a permit enabling oil and gas pipelines through wetlands and waterways, citing violations of environmental protection laws.

U.S. renewable energy sources generated more than 30% of national electricity in the first five months of 2026, growing over 10% year-over-year, with solar, wind, and battery storage projected to add approximately 83 gigawatts of capacity by mid-2027.

ESS Tech and Juniper Energy signed an agreement for deploying 500 MWh or more of sodium-ion battery storage systems, starting with an 80 MWh California project targeted for 2027.

Hawaiian Electric submitted a major renewable energy and storage request for proposals covering Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui to modernize generation infrastructure and reduce oil dependence.

The British Chambers of Commerce director urged Andy Burnham to permit extraction at North Sea oil and gas fields to prevent significant job losses in Scotland and the northeast as the energy sector transitions.

Great Britain’s grid operator faced political scrutiny over its handling of summer heatwaves that strained the electricity system, with whistleblowers alleging potential cover-ups of the extent of power supply pressures.

Electric bus operator BasiGo and fuel retailer Rubis Energy Kenya have partnered to expand fast-charging infrastructure across Kenya’s transport corridors, with the first station now operational and additional sites planned.