Tesla, Sunrun, and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats, and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.
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A House panel will vote on the bipartisan legislation Wednesday, but major developers and top lawmakers are stopping short of a full endorsement.
Olympian Jessie Diggins is visiting Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water, and a healthy planet.
The fate of a World Bank climate target is hanging in the balance as the Trump administration pressures the institution to jettison what it calls a “distortionary” and “nonsensical” policy.
Industrial buildings could host gigawatts of shared solar to deliver low-cost power to underserved urban communities — if states and utilities allow it to scale up.
Ensuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centers has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work report.
The end of federal tax credits for rooftop solar and flexible new subscriptions have changed the pros and cons of leasing versus buying.
Apart from the effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goal at pre-COP31 climate talks.
A pilot program is building solar panels over irrigation canals to generate electricity. As a bonus, the shade prevents water from evaporating.
Northwestern chemists created a liquid that morphs into an energy-storing gel and resets with nothing but air — no metal, no plastic, no battery casing required.
In one-of-a-kind performances, drag queens and kings call for the for the protection of the planet — and all people.
Spain’s electricity bills have fallen while many other countries have seen a rise since the energy crisis caused by the outbreak of the Iran war.
Many solar and wind projects will meet a July 4 deadline for tax credits. But to keep them, they must be built in four years — and that involves yet more hurdles.
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient, and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.
Urban planners have been asking the wrong question. It's not how dense a city is — it's how close. The sweet spot for shorter commutes and lower emissions, for many cities, forms a ring.
The clean energy sector is showing resilience despite challenges thrown at it by a hostile White House, a recent report found. A string of legal victories has further dampened the Trump administration’s efforts to halt wind and solar power.
Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the U.S. provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.
Wind turbines are spinning and generating power, but are being deliberately dialed back because the grid has no room to carry what they produce.
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