Energy

The fist-ever auction of offshore wind farm leases in the Gulf of Mexico attracted limited Interest amid recent industry challenges.

First-ever offshore wind lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico attracts just 2 bids

The White House announced it will allocate $95 million to the Hawaii power grid through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in response to Maui wildfires.

White House pledges $95M to shore up Hawaii electric grid after deadly wildfires

The identities of those behind a significant $800 million land acquisition near an Air Force base in California have now been unveiled.

We now know who made the $800M land buy near Air Force base in California

The White House is putting restrictions on oil companies that industry groups say violates the administration's own Inflation Reduction Act.

White House accused of violating IRA over new offshore oil restrictions

A new high-tech vessel dubbed Orion is now in U.S. waters to construct the nation's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm.

Meet Orion, the next-generation vessel that’s key to the US offshore wind push

The possibilities of a room temperature superconductor took the internet by storm in late July. Here's what happened with LK-99.

LK-99: The room temperature superconductor that wasn’t

Electric vehicle drivers’ frustration with charging options has hit a new all-time high, according to a recent study from J.D. Power.

EV drivers’ frustration with charging options is at an all-time high: report

Touted as "the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history," the Inflation Reduction Act also contains concessions to oil companies.

Inflation Reduction Act ties renewable energy projects to more oil lease sales

As the popularity of EVs increases, the potential fire hazards created by their lithium-ion batteries pose new challenges for firefighters.

Fire hazards from EV batteries pose new challenges for first responders

Young climate activists in Montana received what experts called a first-of-its-kind legal victory on Monday, Aug. 14.

Montana judge sides with climate activists in first-of-its-kind ruling

Hundreds of giant spinning turbines will soon work to turn Atlantic Ocean winds into power, but wind energy's origins trace back millennia.

From Egyptian sailboats to wind farms in the Atlantic: The history of wind energy

A recent push to combat climate change is incentivizing carbon removal efforts, but it could also cost airlines and customers trillions.

Push to limit emissions via carbon removal could cost airlines, travelers

A bid by the White House to accelerate the transition to EVs may threaten President Biden's pro-labor platform ahead of his reelection bid.

White House EV push prompts concerns among unions as labor tensions rise

Michigan is set to implement a clean energy mandate, aiming to be carbon-free by 2040, in line with the Biden administration's goals.

Wind energy faces setback as rising costs jeopardize new projects

To ease the burden on electric vehicle charging infrastructure, a startup called Ample has been exploring battery swapping methods.

Could EV battery swapping be a solution to charging station shortages?

Sites along the East Coast are in various stages of evaluation, research and construction for offshore wind projects.

Offshore wind industry poised to alter US energy and ocean landscape

While the U.S. has invested in electrical vehicles to help reach its climate goals, making an EV battery is a very carbon intensive process.

How does the environmental impact of an EV compare to a gas vehicle?

A judge's decision to permit construction of a massive lithium mine, despite it failing to comply fully with federal law, is facing backlash.

Environmentalists seek to block Nevada lithium mine needed for EV batteries

A renewable energy surge in Texas has comes at a critical time as the state faces an escalating demand for electricity.

Texas poised to become solar energy leader amid power grid strain

The global surge in nickel demand has led to a more environmentally harmful extraction process as China expands its mining efforts.

Push for EVs comes at a cost. Nickel production is far from green.

New research published has raised concerns about the possible devastating consequences from the loss of Arctic sea ice.

Melting Arctic sea ice could vanish a decade earlier than expected

As efforts to establish a unique rare earths mine in Nebraska continue, concerns remain regarding its impact on the surrounding environment.

Proposed rare earths mine raises environmental concerns in Nebraska

Various industries are involved in an initiative funded by the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, with 33 projects in more than 20 states.

Clean energy spending to outpace fossil fuels for first time ever

The Biden administration has unveiled an $11 billion subsidy aimed at bringing affordable clean energy options to rural communities.

Biden administration unveils $11B subsidy for clean energy in rural areas