U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright directed the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to propose rules for faster interconnection of large loads, including data centers.| Latest Renewable Energy Updates, Trends & Insights
A recent poll shows many Americans are highly concerned about the environmental impact of artificial intelligence, especially its energy demands.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
Ameresco starts up Arizona's biggest BTM BESS, Fluence announces solar+storage, Geronimo begins construction, and Lightshift and Prisma Photonics close on funding.| Renewable Energy Business & Market Trends
The reality of the Department of Energy’s LPO $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade 5,000 miles of transmission lines across the Midwest highlights how reliability and affordability are becoming top federal priorities.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
Tech companies have proposed building more than 20 of the power-hungry complexes around the state. Some advocates are seeking to control their growth through zoning.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator, faces demands from governors of 11 states for more influence over energy decisions amid rising costs.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
The U.S. Department of Energy cut $15.5 billion in funding for advanced manufacturing and clean energy projects, impacting manufacturers, utilities, and automakers.| Power Grid: Transmission & Modernization
Stakeholders across the energy industry express concern and frustration over ambiguous clauses in the budget reconciliation bill that restrict tax credit eligibility for companies importing equipment from China.| Commercial & Utility-Scale Solar News & Insights
Arevon starts up solar in Indiana, Base Power raises $1B, Doral finds an offtaker, Nexamp lands a CWF, Nightpeak's new battery, and Ninedot's fresh funding facility.| Energy Storage: Batteries & Grid Solutions
In an upcoming Vaisala & Factor This webinar, attendees will learn how simplifying measurement in RNG production boosts profitability.| Factor This™
Leading power producers, manufacturers, and electrification execs reveal the things they're thinking about that haven't made it mainstream.| Factor This™
In Q4 2025, clean energy executives are seeking clarification on parts of the budget reconciliation bill amidst a procurement race.| Energy Storage: Batteries & Grid Solutions
Industry analysis of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act paints an ugly picture for the future of American energy dominance.| Factor This™
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.| Factor This™
International energy company RWE plans to cut its U.S. investments by one-fifth, citing the unpredictability of renewables under Trump.| Factor This™
Eaton has completed the acquisition of Resilient Power Systems, a developer of energy solutions including solid-state transformer-based tech.| Factor This™
The new law largely hampers the ability of renewable energy projects to qualify for tax incentives as specified in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).| Factor This™
A pair of new J.D. Power studies show that utilities are struggling to build their reputations and brands as electricity prices increase.| Factor This™
Arizona regulators have voted to begin the process to repeal the mandates that required at least 15% of utility energy supplies to come from eligible renewable energy by 2025.| Factor This™
Duke Energy's 2023 Carolinas Resource Plan says it plans to extend the operating license for Bad Creek pumped storage and essentially double site capacity.| Factor This™
The Treasury Department has issued new guidance that will determine whether and how developers can still access tax credits for wind and solar projects.| Factor This™
As federal programs are frozen or eliminated, Indigenous communities are seeking new ways to fund and finish urgently needed renewable energy plans.| Factor This™
Political uncertainty under Trump has dampened the market, with nearly $8 billion in clean energy projects scrapped or cut back already this year.| Factor This™
Many consumer credits will be phased out in 2025.| Factor This™
Duke Energy will remain the majority owner and operator of DEF, with no changes to workforce, operations, or the Florida leadership team.| Factor This™
A new report shows how local climate activism leads to 'remarkable' gains, including reduced emissions and lower costs.| Factor This™
In Q2 2025 financial reports, offshore wind developer Equinor and battery and EV maker Tesla report suffering from shifting US policy.| Factor This™
Some experts argue that elements of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will lead to increased costs for consumers and cede America’s position in the clean energy transition.| Factor This™
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance has sunk its teeth into the budget bill. Here's what it means for the energy industry.| Factor This™
The capacity auction produced a price of $269.92/MW-day for most of the PJM footprint, compared to $28.92/MW-day for the 2024/2025 auction.| Factor This™
Their legality may be challenged, but climate advocates are preparing for the worst.| Factor This™
The guidance updates and builds upon the domestic content safe harbor that Treasury and the IRS published in May 2024.| Factor This™
The latest data suggests the Biden Administration has allocated about $74 billion made available by the Inflation Reduction Act.| Factor This™
Convergent Energy and Power has closed on a financing package that will accelerate construction of a distributed solar and storage portfolio.| Factor This™
The co-location of load with generation has become a major focus in the electric utility industry, writes contributor Rao Konidena.| Factor This™
The clarifications will help entities that co-own clean energy projects access tax credits through elective pay, also known as direct pay.| Factor This™
A promising market has a greenwashing problem, writes Michele Demers, CEO and founder of Boundless Impact.| Renewable Energy World
