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California Solar Power Bills Move Forward to Support Balcony Solar, Community Solar, and VPPs
California lawmakers are advancing multiple bills to promote solar energy through balcony solar systems, community solar programs, and virtual power plants, potentially reversing recent industry decline.
TVA Approves Gas-Powered Data Center Plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority approved its 2026 Integrated Resource Plan, authorizing gas power plant expansion to support artificial intelligence data centers while reducing renewable energy investments.
Sunrun Shifts Away from Affiliates to Direct Sales
Sunrun, the nation’s leading rooftop solar installer, is shifting from affiliate-based sales to direct sales representation, adding 1,500 direct sales representatives in the second quarter.
Princeton Critical Minerals Raises $16M to Scale Lithium Production Technologies
Princeton Critical Minerals raised $16 million to expand its lithium production technology from brine sources, addressing growing demand for critical minerals in energy storage and electrification.
Poland Created Hydrogen Bus Demand. Polenergia Still Walked Away From Supply.
Poland subsidized hydrogen buses to create demand for local production, but energy company Polenergia abandoned its Rzeszów hydrogen project in January 2025 despite advanced permitting and a municipal customer, citing delivery risks and strategic reassessment.
Diesel Crisis Threatens to Outlast the Middle East War
Global diesel shortages stemming from Middle East conflict and Russian refinery damage threaten prolonged economic disruption, with prices up 70% in Europe and refining capacity significantly constrained.
Octopus Energy denies it is anti-union as GMB pushes for recognition for workers
GMB union seeks formal recognition at Octopus Energy, the UK’s largest energy company, arguing workers deserve a unionized platform despite the firm’s assertion that staff have not requested it.
Octopus Energy urges millions of households to use less electricity during solar eclipse
Britain’s largest household energy supplier urges customers to reduce electricity use during this week’s solar eclipse, offering rewards for participation in demand-reduction efforts.
Pemex and Petrobras Bet Big on High-Risk High-Reward Drilling Off Mexico
Pemex and Petrobras are partnering to explore deep Jurassic formations in Mexico’s Gulf of Mexico, targeting high-risk but potentially transformative oil discoveries beneath the seabed.
Move Local Energy Goals Forward: Apply to the Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project
The DOE’s Energy Technology Innovation Partnership Project is accepting applications through November 18, 2026, for coastal, remote, and island communities seeking to improve energy affordability and reliability.
Hormuz Attacks Push Oil Toward $100 Despite US Crude Build
Crude oil prices are climbing toward $100 per barrel amid stalled US-Iran negotiations and escalating attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, despite a substantial build in US inventories.
US Oil Drillers Add Even More Rigs As Oil Prices Stay Higher
US oil drilling rig counts increased this week to 593 total rigs, with crude production averaging 13.805 million barrels per day as oil prices rose.
Somali Piracy Surges Amid Hormuz Blockade
Somali pirates are intensifying attacks on commercial vessels rerouted around Africa due to Strait of Hormuz closure, with three major hijackings between April and July 2026 marking the largest pirate activity in years.
More Renewables Lead To Lower Demand For Methane In Europe
Wind and solar generation in Europe now exceeds electricity from methane-fired power plants, marking a potential structural shift as renewable capacity has surged to nearly 750 gigawatts compared to 400 gigawatts for gas.
Thousands of Comments Shared with Governor Katie Hobbs Passionately Oppose Desert Southwest Gas Pipeline
Environmental groups delivered approximately 2,000 comments opposing the Desert Southwest Pipeline to Governor Katie Hobbs’s office, citing concerns about water resources and climate impacts from methane gas infrastructure.
Millions in Great Britain could face emergency power cuts at short notice
Great Britain’s electricity system operator gains new powers to impose rolling blackouts with as little as eight hours’ notice to prevent widespread power system collapse during supply shortages.
Why a Record-Strength El Niño Still Might Not Save Europe’s Gas Market
A strong El Niño event is forecast for winter 2026-2027, but analysts indicate Europe would still need significantly more liquefied natural gas than last winter even with favorable weather conditions.
North Sea oil industry urges Burnham to approve new drilling in UK waters
UK oil industry urges incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham to approve new North Sea drilling projects, framing the request as supporting manufacturing and energy independence amid leadership transition.
Bank of England to stop accepting bonds linked to coal for key loans
The Bank of England will prohibit commercial banks from using bonds tied to thermal coal as collateral for loans starting in October, marking a significant policy shift aimed at reducing financial exposure to polluting industries.
DCC, one of FTSE 100’s biggest energy firms, agrees £5.75bn takeover
US private equity firms KKR and Energy Capital Partners agree to acquire Dublin-based energy company DCC for £5.75bn, though the deal faces opposition from the founder and major shareholders.
Steady Progress Reshapes Australia’s Energy Market — July 2026 Update
Australia’s renewable energy output reached record levels in the second quarter, with coal and gas generation falling significantly while battery storage capacity expanded rapidly, driving wholesale electricity prices to their lowest levels since 2020.
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8 Things to Understand about Having a Wood-Burning Fireplace Many older homes are still equipped with their original, wood-burning fireplaces. This fixture adds charm while also promising a heat source during a winter power outage. But wood fireplaces also require...
A Look at Some Interesting Efforts to Save Planet Earth
Wherever you turn you will hear estimates that life as we know it on earth, if sustainable at all, will be nothing like we know it today. You will hear news that some countries are making major strides toward environmental issues while others are falling behind to...
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