Energy

Despite a lack of evidence that offshore wind projects have caused whale strandings, the development can "harass" marine mammals.

Whale strandings fuel controversy: Are offshore wind farms to blame?

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 Biden administration is recommending another household item be upgraded for energy efficiency — ceiling fans.

What the government’s ceiling fan proposal means for you

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

Wind energy is facing a multi-billion dollar setback that some in the sector are calling the "industry’s first crisis."

Wind energy faces setback as rising costs jeopardize new projects

Concerns about infrastructure, “range anxiety” and high costs in a questionable economy mean demand is low for electric vehicles.

Why car buyers and dealers are reluctant to embrace growing EV market

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.

A Florida community known as America's first solar city has now earned a reputation as the city that survived Hurricane Ian.

Florida solar city survives hurricanes, paves the way for sustainable living

Global investment in clean energy is rising and is now set to outpace spending on fossil fuels for the first time ever.

Clean energy spending to outpace fossil fuels for first time ever