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Published on Mar 12, 2026

Whitehouse floats more resolutions against Trump agenda

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, top Democrat on the Environment and Public Works Committee, has introduced another series of resolutions against the administration’s environmental agenda. He is seeking to overturn EPA approval of plans from Montana and Indiana …

Source: E&E News - Neutral
Published on Feb 23, 2026

Daily on Energy: SCOTUS sets sights on climate, the Indo-Pacific Energy Security forum, and power plant retirements this ...

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Monday, readers! It’s official, the 2026 Olympic Games have wrapped, with the United States’ men’s hockey team securing another gold for Team USA. If you’re sad about the games ending, don’t worry, the …

Source: Washington Examiner - Pending
Published on Mar 9, 2026

Solar News This Week - March 8, 2026

Solar will dominate in 2026 Despite the rhetoric coming from Washington politicians and changes in federal policy that favor fossil fuels, clean energy is poised to once again dominate new generation facilities installed across the nation in 2026. …

Source: The Free Press - Left-wing
Published on Mar 8, 2026

How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits

By rolling back a bedrock climate legal determination, the Trump administration has undercut its attacks on a groundbreaking state climate accountability law, green groups have argued in court. Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to kill a first- …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Mar 7, 2026

Wyoming Project Gets First Construction Permit for Nuclear Reactor in Years

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years, one that will allow a Bill Gates-backed company to build a sodium-cooled reactor in western Wyoming. TerraPower …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on Mar 5, 2026

THURS: Democratic and Republican candidates for governor speak to business leaders, + More

Gubernatorial candidates speak before business leaders – Gillian Barkhurst, Albuquerque Journal For the first time since announcing their campaigns, all but one of the eight gubernatorial candidates sat in the same room to talk policy during a Hispano …

Source: KUNM - New Mexico - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 5, 2026

Wyoming lands first US commercial nuclear reactor construction permit in years

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved its first construction permit for a commercial nuclear reactor in eight years, one that will allow a Bill Gates-backed company to build a sodium-cooled reactor in western Wyoming. TerraPower …

Source: KUER - Utah - Public Broadcaster
Published on Mar 5, 2026

US issues first commercial construction permit for a nuclear reactor in years to a Wyoming project

FILE - Bill Gates attends a dinner with President Donald Trump in the State Dining Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File) The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Wednesday approved its first construction …

Source: Morning Journal - Ohio - Neutral
Published on Feb 28, 2026

U.S. Power Grid to Add Record 86 GW of Capacity in 2026

U.S. Power Grid to Add 86 GW of New Generating Capacity in 2026 U.S. power plant developers and operators plan to add 86 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid in 2026 in the latest Preliminary Monthly …

Source: KUSH - Oklahoma - Neutral
Published on Mar 6, 2026

A report revealed that winters in the United States are getting shorter but with intense storms

Although millions of people in the United States have faced a long and severe winter, with historic blizzards and record snow accumulations, a report from Climate Central reveals that the cold season is shortening in 80% of the major cities analyzed. In …

Source: Noticias Ambientales - Pending
Published on Feb 28, 2026

At Boston’s snow farms, blizzards meet a watery end

Few people in Eastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island might share that sentiment, following two big, recent storms that have made this winter the snowiest in Boston in a decade. But more might be on the way early next week. Thanks to the mechanical melters …

Source: The Boston Globe - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on Mar 2, 2026

Why electricity bills are so high — and how the blowback could hit Trump

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Protestors stood in the snow outside the offices of Ohio’s utility regulator in January to say they were fed up with rising electricity rates. Even a few years ago, the scene would have been hard to imagine, considering the complexity of …

Source: Environmental Health News - Left-wing
Published on Mar 1, 2026

Your utility bills keep going up. Here’s everyone you can blame—AI data centers included

President Donald Trump announced a “Rate Payer Protection Pledge” for hyperscalers during his State of the Union address, and utility CEOs repeated “affordability” ad nauseam during their February earnings calls—mostly while implementing new rate hikes. …

Source: Fortune - Neutral
Published on Feb 27, 2026

Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows

For the millions of people across the United States who have spent the last month digging themselves out of above-average levels of snow and ice, this winter has felt especially long and harsh. But the typical winter is actually getting shorter in 80% of …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on Feb 24, 2026

Killing offshore wind will raise utility bills

OPINION: This winter, families across the Northeast confronted a familiar anxiety: opening the utility bill. For millions of households, energy is more than an abstract policy debate. It’s the difference between staying current on rent, buying groceries or …

Source: The Washington Times - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on Feb 24, 2026

Live coverage: Travel ban ends at noon but clean-up will take 'days'

4:41 pm ETShare this update Cross country skiers take to Providence streets Wheeler Cowperthwaite Two cross country skiers took to Providence’s west end streets during the tail end of the blizzard on Feb. 23, skiing through the fresh powder. Ben Semmes …

Source: Newport Daily News - Rhode Island - Pending
Published on Feb 26, 2026

Americans hit with soaring electricity bills as price hikes outpace inflation nationwide

'The Big Money Show’ panel discusses President Donald Trump’s push to sell falling inflation, lower gas prices and rising manufacturing growth ahead of the midterm elections. Americans are facing rising electricity costs around the country as winter …

Source: FOX Business - Right-wing
Published on Feb 23, 2026

PPL spending plan jumps 15% to $23B on transmission, grid hardening

PPL Corp.’s electric utilities continue to sign agreements with potential data centers and other large load customers in Pennsylvania and Kentucky, company officials said during an earnings conference call on Friday. At the same time, a PPL-Blackstone …

Source: Utility Dive - Pending
Published on Feb 12, 2026

Gov. McKee Sells Magic Means to Lower Utility Costs

Gov. Dan McKee understands energy like he does bridges. Last month, the former Cumberland mayor released his fiscal 2027 budget for Rhode Island. It’s a doozy. It’s as if the governor works for the fossil fuel industry and the climate crisis is a hoax. His …

Source: ecoRI News - Rhode Island - Left-wing

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Sunrun is the Number One Provider of Energy Independence for Americans, Expanding the Nation’s Largest Residential ...

SAN FRANCISCO, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunrun (Nasdaq: RUN), America’s largest provider of home battery storage, solar, and home-to-grid power plants, installed nearly half of all residential battery storage capacity deployed in the U.S. in 2025 …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:39 GMT

Russia Evacuates Staff from Bushehr Nuclear Facility in Iran

(MENAFN) Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom has completed the overnight evacuation of an additional 150 specialists from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, company head Alexey Likhachev said on Wednesday. In an interview with the corporate newspaper …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:40 GMT

Rosatom Withdraws One Hundred Fifty Staff from Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Facility

(MENAFN) Russia’s state nuclear company, Rosatom, has evacuated an additional 150 specialists from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran, according to reports. Company head Alexey Likhachev confirmed that this second phase of the evacuation was carried …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

NOVAGOLD & Paulson Award Engineering Contracts to WSP, Worley, and Hatch for Key Infrastructure and Unit Operations in ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVAGOLD RESOURCES INC. (“NOVAGOLD” or the “Company”) (NYSE American, TSX: NG) and Donlin Gold Holdings (DGH), 100% wholly-owned by Paulson Advisers LLC (“Paulson”) and its affiliates, are …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

Hallador Energy Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results

- FY’25 Total Revenue Up 16% YoY to $469.5 Million - - FY’25 Operating Cash Flow Up 23% YoY to $81.1 Million - - FY ‘25 Net Income Increased to $41.9 Million, with Adj. EBITDA up 3x to $56.0 Million - - MISO Accepted ERAS Application for 515MW Gas …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

AIRENGY ACQUIRES FIRST REVENUE-GENERATING ELECTRICITY ASSETS IN MOVE TO BUILD EUROPEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PLATFORM

Airengy (TASE:ARNG) RA'ANANA, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ISRAEL, ISRAEL, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILESTONE IN AIRENGY’S DEVELOPMENT: THE COMPANY ENTERS OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF REVENUE-GENERATING ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION ASSETS FOR …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Virtual Grid Deploys First “Containerized Compute” Module to Launch Virtual Data Centre in Western Canada

The Virtual Grid Node (pictured here) pairs high-performance GPU-based compute with a 500-kWh battery system EDMONTON, Alberta, March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Virtual Grid Inc. (“Virtual Grid” or the “Company”) today announced the deployment of its …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 16:10 GMT

Ormat Commences Commercial Operation of the 80MW/320MWh Shirk Energy Storage Facility in California

RENO, Nev., March 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ormat Technologies Inc. (NYSE: ORA) (the “Company” or “Ormat”), a leading geothermal and renewable energy company, today announced the commencement of commercial operations at the Shirk energy storage facility …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 20:05 GMT

PowerAlert Launches in Texas to Address Electricity Bill Shock

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unexpected increases in monthly electricity bills remain a common concern for energy customers. For many Texans, the frustration hits when the bill is higher than expected and it feels …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 19:46 GMT

Thermostat Recycling Corp. Reports Continued Decline in Mercury Thermostat Collections for 2025

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) announced that mercury thermostat collections continued their long-term downward trend in 2025, reflecting both the aging out of mercury- …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 19:15 GMT

ECS and InduMar Partner to Provide Advanced Composite Repair and Pipeline Integrity Solutions

ECS has entered a strategic distribution partnership with InduMar, a global provider of composite repair solutions and corrosion protection technologies. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ECS Announces Strategic …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 18:30 GMT

As Costs Skyrocket, Jason Ruedy Urges Denver Homeowners to Tap Equity and Save with a Powerful 90% Cash-Out Refinance

Jason Ruedy, The Home Loan Arranger, Urges Denver Homeowners to Use 90% LTV Cash-Out Refinance to Fight Soaring Costs and Crushing Debt DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason Ruedy, widely known as “The Home Loan Arranger …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 18:10 GMT

AIRENGY ACQUIRES FIRST REVENUE-GENERATING ELECTRICITY ASSETS IN MOVE TO BUILD EUROPEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY PLATFORM

Airengy (TASE:ARNG) RA'ANANA, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ISRAEL, ISRAEL, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MILESTONE IN AIRENGY’S DEVELOPMENT: THE COMPANY ENTERS OWNERSHIP AND OPERATION OF REVENUE-GENERATING ELECTRICITY PRODUCTION ASSETS FOR …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on March 12, 2026 - 18:07 GMT

EPC Introduces EPC91202 Evaluation Board: High-Performance 50 ARMS Three-Phase BLDC Inverter Powered by eGaN®

100 V GaN-based inverter reference design delivering 50 ARMS phase current, integrated sensing, and PWM operation up to 150 kHz. EL SEGUNDO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Efficient Power Conversion (EPC), the world …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on March 12, 2026 - 17:15 GMT

With Energy Prices Rapidly Rising, Ireland’s Thermahood® Highlights Power of Energy-Saving Recessed Lighting Hoods

BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world grapples with an influx of price hikes, especially on gas and oil, experts are speculating that electricity could be impacted next across the energy market. Aiming …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Kleinschmidt’s Dana Postlewait Receives Pamela E. Klatt Award from Northwest Hydroelectric Association

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kleinschmidt Associates is pleased to announce that Dana Postlewait, P.E., has been named a recipient of the Pamela E. Klatt Award from the Northwest Hydroelectric Association. The …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Firepoint Energy Appoints Ardour Capital as Financial Advisor to Support Capital Formation and Strategic Growth

SALTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Firepoint Energy Inc., a critical minerals recovery company based in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, today announced that it has entered into a financial advisory agreement with Ardour …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 15:09 GMT

Atlas Renewable Energy Wins Top IJGlobal and GBM Awards, Confirming it as LATAM’s Most Bankable Clean Energy Platform

These recognitions come on the heels of Atlas’ landmark US$3 billion refinancing MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy (“Atlas”), a leading international clean energy infrastructure provider, continues to …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Affordability, Energy Security Benefits of Low Carbon Fuels

Data consistently show that biofuels save drivers money at the pump VANCOUVER, CANADA, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, on the stabilizing role of biofuels …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Texas DIR Awards Bad Elf Contract for High‑Accuracy GNSS and GIS Solutions

Bad Elf secured a TX DIR contract (DIR-CPO-5995) for high-accuracy GNSS/GIS solutions. TX public sector can now directly buy Bad Elf products. WEST HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bad Elf, LLC announces its …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 13:35 GMT

McMillan Pazdan Smith Acquires MCA Architecture, Expanding its Industrial Design Practice

GREENVILLE, SC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) is announcing its acquisition of MCA Architecture (MCA) of Greenville, SC. This partnership deepens and expands MPS’ industrial practice which designs and …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 13:08 GMT

Thermal Energy Harvesting Market Is Boom Rapidly Through 2033 | Ampyx Power, Xerox, Seebeck Labs

global thermal energy harvesting market is estimated to be valued at USD 825.3 Mn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 1,479.8 Mn by 2033. BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global Thermal Energy Harvesting …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Texas Closes 6 Radar Blind Spots, While 8 Critical Weather Gaps Remain

Six Texas Counties Enter Private-Public Partnerships That Others Can Replicate to Address Weather-Related Risks to Communities, Infrastructure and Industries LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Weather technology company …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 12:58 GMT

Behind the Meter Market size Worth USD 9.81 Billion by 2032, Exclusive Report by Maximize Market Research

The Behind the Meter Market was valued at USD 6.38 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach nearly USD 9.81 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.34%. ROCKVILLE , MD, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Behind the Meter …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 12:08 GMT

Purdue University’s School of Health Sciences Invests in Alpha-E Fusion Device to Revolutionize Student Research

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alpha Ring, the global leader in micro-fusion technology, today announced the purchase of one of its Alpha-E tabletop fusion devices by Purdue University’s School of Health Sciences …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 11:30 GMT

GoML & Plumbata Launch AI Platform to Structure & Interpret Complex Union Agreements for Engineering & Construction

In the construction industry, union agreements often exceed 600 pages. Plumbata turns these agreements into structured, computable intelligence. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GoML, a leading Generative AI development …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

EXANTE EXPANDS ITS AWARD-WINNING 'SUNSHINE GUARANTEE' INSURANCE PRODUCT FOR SOLAR INSTALLERS NATIONWIDE

Exante, a global leader in parametric insurance, de-risks homeowners' investments in solar panel installations by providing instant, no-claims policy payouts. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exante, a global leader …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

APMG International Launches New ESG Certification to Support Responsible and Sustainable Business Practices

UNITED KINGDOM, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- APMG International is proud to announce the launch of a new Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Certification programme designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and practical …

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