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USDA Tightens REAP Solar Funding Amid MAGA Praise
Right‑wing figures are now championing solar while the USDA tightens its REAP program’s wind‑and‑solar funding, sparking debate over farmland loss claims and the future of farm‑based renewable project
Big Tech Carbon Credit Purchases Surge 800x Since 2022
Big Tech's carbon credit purchases have surged roughly 840-fold in a single year to offset AI-driven emissions growth, but a 25-year peer-reviewed review concludes the offsets themselves are largely i
Vermont utility adds Enphase battery option to home program
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is adding Enphase's IQ Battery to its home backup program alongside Tesla Powerwall, citing customer demand for an alternative to Elon Musk's brand.
Switch to Electric Cars Amid Rising Gas Prices
Amidst surging gas prices due to global oil supply disruptions from the Iran war, consumers are increasingly considering electric vehicles to escape fuel cost volatility. This shift is not only driven
WFP: 45M More at Risk of Acute Hunger From Iran War
The US war against Iran has displaced over a million Lebanese and shut down most Strait of Hormuz shipping, with the World Food Programme warning 45 million more people could face acute hunger by mid-
Council leader vows to block Lincolnshire solar farms
Lincolnshire council leader Sean Matthews and fellow Reform councillor Natalie Oliver announced they will stage civil disobedience, including lying in front of bulldozers, to block six approved mega‑s
Alabama Cuts Methane Monitoring for Coal Mines
Alabama regulators have rolled back statewide methane‑monitoring rules for underground coal mines, limiting the requirement to the Oak Grove site after a fatal explosion, despite earlier federal press
Collins Defends EPA Solar Grant Cuts as Maine Loses $62M
Sen. Susan Collins faces sharp criticism after defending the EPA’s abrupt termination of $7 billion in Solar for All grants, a move that strips Maine’s low‑income families of $62 million in solar fund
Venezuela eye wind potential 381 GW, ten times capacity
A World Bank analysis shows Venezuela can generate 381 GW of offshore wind—ten times its current electricity capacity—yet the transition faces steep hurdles from government oil focus and weak institut
Wind and Solar Hit 17% of U.S. Power 2025
In 2025, wind and solar electricity generation in the United States rose to a record 17% of total net output, up from less than 1% in 2005, according to the Electric Power Monthly data.
England Land Plan: Just 1% for Renewables by 2050
England's first-ever land-use framework says just 1% of land will be needed for renewables by 2050, arguing there are no 'false choices' between farmland, nature, housing and clean energy.
Ballard's 500 Fuel Cell Deal Outpaces a Shrinking Market
Ballard and New Flyer announced a framework for 500 hydrogen fuel cell engines for transit buses starting in 2026, but the underlying North American hydrogen bus market peaked at 288 buses in 2023 and
Oil Surges Past $100 on Iran War, Economists Warn
Oil prices surged past $100 per barrel for Brent crude as the Iran war effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, with economists warning that American consumers—particularly low-income households—will
Terabase Energy Launches Terafab V2, 20MW/week Solar
Terabase Energy has completed field testing of its autonomous Terafab V2 solar‑construction system and is now shipping it commercially, promising to cut build times and boost utility‑scale solar deplo
Hochul Moves to Scrap New York's 2030 Climate Target
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed eliminating the state's 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target and replacing it with a 2040 target, while also delaying implementation of emission-reduction regulatio
Stellantis EVs Get Tesla Supercharger Access via $250 Adapter
Stellantis has secured a deal to let its Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Fiat, and Maserati EVs charge at Tesla Supercharger stations using a $250 NACS‑CCS1 adapter, expanding the network’s open‑access model across
Toyota unveils C‑HR+ EV with 607 km WLTP range
Toyota has introduced the C‑HR+ electric SUV across Europe, touting a record‑breaking WLTP range of up to 607 km, fast‑charging capability, and competitive pricing that expands its EV lineup for Europ
Tesla shifts to energy, BMW i3 EV impact, Donut Lab
This Electrek Podcast episode delves into significant shifts in sustainable transport and energy, highlighting **Tesla's** strategic pivot towards energy solutions and the notable impact of the **BMW
Waynesville Installs Six Free Level 2 EV Chargers
Waynesville, North Carolina, unveiled six new Level 2 EV chargers at its recreation park that provide free charging, part of the town’s push toward carbon neutrality by 2050 and will cost less than $2
BMW to launch new i3, discontinue i4 after 2026
BMW announced its next‑generation i3 EV will debut later this year, while the i4 Gran Coupe will be phased out after the 2026 model year, reshaping the brand’s electric lineup.
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