Energy

The Beijing auto show debuted some of the newest models the EV industry has to offer, but many will never be available for Americans to buy.

Beijing auto show features next-gen EVs unavailable to US consumers

In recent years, the burgeoning cannabis industry in the United States has become responsible for a significant amount of energy consumption.

Powering pot: Energy for US cannabis industry could electrify 13.5M homes

A new rule from the EPA is forcing coal plants to cut emissions by 90% but will also remove 17 million homes worth of energy in the process.

EPA coal plant rule cuts emissions 90%, removes 17M homes worth of power

Driven by energy demands from data centers supporting AI and cryptocurrency, the U.S. is facing an unprecedented spike in its electric needs.

Energy needed for AI, crypto could power about a third of the US in coming years

The wind energy industry experienced a record-setting surge in capacity last year, while offshore projects struggled to find similar success.

Wind power set records in 2023, but offshore projects lagged behind

The White House has announced $7 billion in solar power grants, but it comes as some states are experiencing a surplus of this energy.

White House unveils $7B in solar grants as some states deal with a solar surplus

Tesla recalls nearly every Cybertruck it has delivered over accelerator issue

Officials in Mexico told Chinese EV makers they will not get subsidies after U.S. pressure to stop perceived attempt at avoiding tariffs.

Mexico disrupts China’s potential plan to infiltrate US EV market

Renewable energy plan in Alaska could disturb thousands of acres of nature

China and Russia are both benefiting from a scheme between the two nations that involves passing off copper exports as scrap metal.

Copper controversy: Russia, China profit from passing the metal off as scrap

Transport minister's weekend driving ban proposal sparks controversy amid climate reform talks in Germany.

Germany’s transport minister criticized over proposed weekend driving ban

The U.S. Navy has unveiled plans to demolish several historic buildings at Pearl Harbor to make room for more clean energy infrastructure.

Historic buildings at Pearl Harbor set to be demolished for renewable energy

Lawmakers in Washington state think a new nuclear reactor can help hit climate goals, but environmentalists say it'll do more harm than good.

Environmentalists, tribal leaders protest new nuclear reactor in Washington state

A new study has revealed the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. power grid.

How reconductoring could allow almost all of the US to run on clean energy

In the midst of its ongoing conflict with Russia, Ukraine's largest private energy firm says building wind farms could give them an advantage.

How building wind farms could help Ukraine win its war against Russia

EV battery recycling companies like ReElement are trying to challenge China's 15-year head start on the world in producing this technology.

Can EV battery recycling help challenge China’s monopoly over this tech?

Russia alleges Ukraine attacked Europe's largest nuclear power plant on Sunday, resulting in one death and injuries, a claim Ukraine denies.

Russia accuses Ukraine of attack on Russian-controlled nuclear site

While the U.S. may not see EVs overtake gas-powered cars until at least 2050, Norway may be able to do it by as early as the end of this year.

Norway could be first nation ever with more EVs than gas cars by end of 2024

From fossil fuels to renewables to nuclear energy, how Americans will power their lives for years to come is an issue that divides Americans.

Make energy policy boring again: Fmr. Trump official’s case for energy security

Tesla and BYD both saw a drop-off in sales to start this year amid an EV slowdown in China, one of the biggest markets for the two automakers.

Tesla, BYD see sales drop to start 2024 amid EV slowdown in China

Humanity's quest to utilize the inexhaustible power source of the Earth has spanned millennia, and more geothermal efforts are on the way.

Geothermal power and the intricacies behind tapping into the Earth’s energy

The EPA has taken further steps in its efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, this time focusing on heavy-duty trucks.

New EPA regulations target heavy-duty trucks in effort to reduce emissions

Walmart is investing in 26 solar projects across the U.S., saying they will bring millions of dollars in savings to local communities.

Walmart invests in solar, aims to power 2 million homes by 2035

The demand for copper, a crucial component in renewable energy infrastructure, has surged dramatically, threatening the green transition.

Copper crisis threatens the renewable energy transition