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You’ve got ONE MONTH to safe harbor your solar project and get 30% off
The 30% federal solar tax credit deadline ends on July 4, 2026, but taxpayers can lock in eligibility through IRS safe harbor rules before that date. Although the Trump administration repealed the cre
Terra Energy 6¢/kWh solar subscription in Houston
Houston homeowners can now subscribe to TerraOne, a three‑year package from Terra Energy that combines rooftop solar, up to 40 kWh of battery storage, and electricity without any upfront costs or long
Audi's 1,001-hp V8 Nuvolari Buries Its EV-Only Pledge
Audi unveiled the 1,001-hp Nuvolari hybrid supercar — a V8-powered flagship that directly contradicts its 2021 pledge to go all-electric from 2026 onward, signaling a strategic retreat led by CEO Gern
White House Directs $700M to Revive Coal Plants
The White House announced a $700 million emergency spending plan under the Defense Production Act to support 13 existing coal plants, build two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia, reopen a plant i
Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station exclusives from $1,399, EGO Select Cut Touch Drive mower $543 low, Segway, more
Electrek’s Green Deals roundup offers deep discounts on several portable‑energy and electric‑outdoor products. The Jackery HomePower 3600 Plus power station drops to $1,399 (or $1,999 with a 500 W sol
Nissan joins new ‘Cheaper Than China’ solid-state EV battery project
Nissan has teamed with UK‑based Gelion and the University of Oxford on a three‑year, $4.5 million effort to develop a low‑cost solid‑state lithium‑sulfur EV battery. Gelion’s sulfur‑based cathode, fun
BMW’s new iX3 drove 485 miles on a single charge, the longest-range EV in NAF’s test
BMW’s new iX3 50 xDrive set a record in NAF’s summer EV range test, covering 485 miles on a single charge, surpassing its WLTP rating and beating rivals such as Lucid’s Gravity. The model’s strong rea
Illinois Bill Creates Legal Path for 28+ MPH E-Bikes
Illinois' Senate Bill 3336 would create a new legal category for high-speed electric two-wheelers exceeding 28 mph, requiring licenses, registration, and insurance while keeping them off bike paths an
Energy Ventures Analysis Urges Firm Gas Supply
A report by Energy Ventures Analysis for the Natural Gas Council finds that winterization projects, flexible LNG operations and large‑scale storage helped keep the electric grid stable during Winter S
FERC complaint could curb transmission competition
A pending FERC complaint aims to curb competition among transmission developers in the Midwest and Plains, a move the author warns could slow grid expansion, raise costs, and undermine innovation.
Billings Reservoir Pollution Sparks Fines, Inspections
Activists and scientists are sampling Billings reservoir as São Paulo confronts severe pollution, illegal deforestation, and a water‑utility fine, while city officials launch inspections and new suppl
Massachusetts Orders 3.5 GW Virtual Power Plant Buildout
Massachusetts and Minnesota are taking divergent approaches to scaling virtual power plants — Healey's executive order targets 3.5 gigawatts of demand-management resources by 2035, while Minnesota reg
xAI buys $269M Tesla Megapacks, $1B since 2024
Elon Musk’s AI arm xAI spent a total of $1 billion on Tesla Megapacks since 2024, with a $269 million surge in April 2026, underscoring the massive power needs of its data centers and the growing inte
Labour exemptions cut space for England's poor
A new report warns that England’s poorest communities, already lacking green space, will be hit harder by proposed planning‑law exemptions that let developers bypass biodiversity‑net‑gain rules. The L
Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring Sparked EPA, 900 Pesticides
Rachel Carson’s 1962 book Silent Spring sparked the modern environmental movement, prompting federal investigations, new laws, and a lasting awareness of pesticide harms that persists amid today’s vas
Foxconn Unveils Foxtron Cavira EV Crossover at $40K
Foxconn's Foxtron brand unveiled the Cavira, a ~$40,000 midsize electric crossover with up to 468 hp and 359 miles of range, positioned as a Tesla Model Y competitor — though US buyers almost certainl
Tesla Faces Quebec Class Action Over Heat‑Pump Defects
A Quebec Tesla owner has filed a class‑action lawsuit alleging hidden heat‑pump defects across all Tesla models, seeking damages and potentially up to $400 million for affected owners.
Piketty Report: Tax Billionaires, Cap Warming at 1.8°C
A new World Inequality Lab report led by economist Thomas Piketty argues that taxing billionaires, halving annual work hours, and shifting investment to education and health could double incomes for 8
Quick Charge Joins Mike Bush on Fossil‑Free Trucks
Quick Charge released a crossover episode with freight‑logistics expert Mike Bush, recorded at the ACT Expo, to discuss how the trucking industry can transition to fossil‑free operations.
Bluetti sale offers 3,014Wh Elite 300 power station with 350W solar panel + FREE 128Wh Elite 10 Mini for $1,567, Worx robot mowers, more
Bluetti’s RV Adventure Sale bundles the Elite 300 portable power station with a 350 W solar panel for $1,566.55 and includes a free Elite 10 Mini 128 Wh unit. The deal uses exclusive discount codes, d
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