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How an OMB rule could reshape federal energy funding
A proposed change to federal grant rules would codify many of the changes already made at the Department of Energy in Trump’s second term.
Maeve AllsupJul 15, 2026 -
Aligned’s newest solar deal used automation to navigate local opposition
After a zoning board rejected an Illinois community solar project, Planted Solar is deploying software and robots to shrink its footprint.
Maeve AllsupJul 14, 2026 -
Why data centers powered by off-grid gas flunk a new climate investor test
The Rhodium Group assessed what power solutions advance decarbonization.
Catherine BoudreauJul 9, 2026 -
DOE closes $3.26 billion transmission loan to AEP Texas
The loan will fund 2,800 miles of transmission infrastructure as the utility races to meet load growth.
Catherine BoudreauJul 8, 2026 -
The rise of hyperscaler efficiency-washing
Google and Amazon are both emitting more than ever, but emphasizing their improving efficiency even as energy use booms.
Lisa Martine JenkinsJul 2, 2026 -
DOE is dedicating $17.5 billion in loans to the nuclear supply chain
The low-interest loans are aimed at supporting the Trump’s administration’s push to build 10 large nuclear plants by 2030.
Catherine BoudreauJun 23, 2026 -
What happened to DOE’s local resilience funding?
Billions of dollars bound for community-scale energy programs are still in limbo.
Maeve AllsupJun 22, 2026 -
SpaceX’s IPO is an energy story
SpaceX is about far more than rockets. Its bets on AI, data centers, private power, and solar-based orbital compute all have energy consequences.
Deals
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Can Colorado create a clean transition tariff for the load growth era?
Google is helping Xcel Energy adapt the framework that the hyperscaler spearheaded in Nevada.
Maeve AllsupJul 27, 2026 -
Is adaptation ready for growth money?
Satellite companies ICEYE and Tomorrow.io had record raises in 2026. But what do their military contracts say about the market?
Bianca GiacoboneJul 20, 2026 -
Inside Amazon’s approach to data center sustainability: A conversation with Brandon Oyer
AWS’ director of energy and water unpacks how Amazon invests in carbon-free energy and strengthens grids.
Tessie PetionJul 17, 2026 -
What to know about Elon Musk’s billion-dollar turbine deal
The billionaire now owns both a fleet of turbines and the AI data centers that demand them.
Maeve AllsupJul 15, 2026
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