Climate tech & energy transition
Clean energy, storage, grids and climate technology from trade press and research. For professionals and informed readers.
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Climate Cast: Heat and humidity create havoc for local wines
When we were putting together this week’s Climate Cast on Minnesota wines, one throughline kept coming up. “Too sweet,” was the overwhelming takeaway from lifelong Minnesotans. But for those who stepped away from trying the local offerings years ago, take notice.
Pacific leaders rail at climate finance failures at pre-COP
Island nations seek invest in their own Pacific Resilience Facility, as they struggle with the red-tape of international climate funds
Maryland nets 440 MW/1,760 MWh in first bulk energy storage procurement
The first round of awards under the Maryland Next Generation Energy Act fell short of the state’s 800-MW target as the PJM Interconnection’s capacity crunch continues.
Top electric power sector and utility conferences in 2027
Utility Dive’s curated list of notable events where energy professionals will gather to exchange ideas, demonstrate novel approaches and network for a new era of grid modernization.
A new VPP framework can center the energy transition in Illinois around customers: ComEd VP
Commonwealth Edison will file a virtual power plant framework by the end of 2027 that looks beyond batteries, writes Andrew Plenge, vice president of strategy and energy policy at the Illinois utility.
States, renewable developers back MISO’s accelerated interconnection queue plan
“This approach can materially accelerate the processing of legacy queue cycles while preserving MISO’s responsibility to identify and address reliability concerns,” the Organization of MISO States said.
DOE intends to loan Vistra $4.2B for nuclear fleet improvements
The loan would cover 433 MW of uprates at Vistra’s nuclear plants and preserve around 4 GW of existing capacity to help meet growing demand in the PJM region, said the U.S. Department of Energy.
Constellation, Google strike 890-MW nuclear deal in PJM
Constellation Energy has signed 20-year power purchase agreements with both Google and Amazon in the last week, supporting almost 1.1 GW of nuclear expansions.
Coal mines and hypocrisy must not be Australia’s COP31 legacy
Still without a coal phase-out plan, Australia must course-correct to earn the mantle it has been given and do right by the Pacific nations that backed its bid for COP’s co-presidency
Taaleri Energia inaugurates 129MWp Hallanvahti solar park in Finland
Finnish renewable energy company Taaleri Energia has inaugurated the 129MW-peak (MWp) Hallanvahti solar park in Joroinen, North Savo.
Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over 10 Years, a ‘Striking’ New Report Shows
The price of water increased faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, nonprofit Food & Water Watch found in a new analysis.By Steven Rodas Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food & Water Watch outlined in a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday.
Development Becomes a Flashpoint in a Key New York House Race
Warehouse and data center development, backed by millions in tax incentives, is reshaping Rockland County, with residents losing trust in local officials and promising change at the ballot box.By Leana Carbonez NY-17: The third in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.
Supreme Court wrestles with who should pay for climate change
The Supreme Court's decision on a Colorado lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor could shape dozens of efforts to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damages.
The future of commuter rail could be taking shape in Boston
A new fleet of battery-powered trains will test whether transit agencies can electrify without installing miles of overhead wires.
The Great Plains face a surprising threat: Too many trees
Trees are usually seen as climate heroes. But across the Plains states, "woody encroachment" is crowding out the prairie.
Race to host High Seas Treaty HQ heats up as Chile reaffirms bid
Chile’s ocean protection record and concerns over a rival Chinese bid keep it in play, despite questions over the Kast government’s environmental policies
The #1 audience climate communicators aren’t speaking to, with Dana R. Fisher
Listen to The #1 audience climate communicators aren’t speaking to, with Dana R. Fisher from Climate Curious. Climate communicators are quite frankly, terrible at talking to each other. Or that’s what new research just published by the Talking Climate Collaborative shows. Climate Curious invited the study’s lead researcher, sociologist and professor Dana R. Fisher to jump on the podcast during New York Climate Week to break down the results, and chat all things communication, democracy, and climate.
Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Climate Deception Case Against Oil Companies
The justices’ ruling could decide whether more than two dozen similar claims proceed. The cases accuse oil companies of misleading the public about climate change and stymieing efforts to curb emissions.By Nicholas Kusnetz The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments from oil companies on Monday that could help decide the fate of more than two dozen lawsuits accusing the industry of deceiving the public about climate change. The claims seek potentially billions of dollars in damages to help pay the costs imposed by climate-related extreme weather.
Virginia hearing examiner tells Dominion to release memo on FPL investigation
Dominion said the memo wasn’t relevant to its merger with NextEra Energy, but Clean Virginia, a customer advocacy group, said it speaks to the governance “fitness” of the potential combined company.
Amazon, Constellation sign 20-year PPA to expand Maryland nuclear plant
The tech giant and energy producer are backing improvements and renovations at the 1,790-MW Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, the state’s largest source of clean energy.
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