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Interior move on solar projects could thaw Hill permitting talks
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (176+ words) By Nico Portuondo | 03/04/2026 06:54 AM EST Senate Democrats who froze permitting reform negotiations last year call the development a step in the right direction. The two top Senate Democratic negotiators of a potential energy permitting deal say the Interior Department's move…...
California orders more renewables before federal tax credits are cut
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (141+ words) By Noah Baustin | 03/02/2026 07:05 AM EST The move is intended to help renewable energy developers get their projects online before tax break deadlines. California energy officials on Thursday told the state's utilities and other electricity providers that they must sign more…...
California voters split along party lines on Newsom’s EV rebate
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (170+ words) By Alex Nieves | 03/02/2026 06:08 AM EST A new poll found that Republicans and independents oppose the electric vehicle proposal, while a slight majority of Democrats back it. The $200 million plan would replace federal subsidies that the Trump administration axed. David Zalubowski…...
Interior jump-starts solar energy permitting
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (220+ words) By Scott Streater | 02/26/2026 01:31 PM EST Over the summer, the Trump administration created new permitting hurdles for renewable energy. Some solar projects are now starting to move through the new process. Transmission towers are shown near solar panels from the 100-megawatt…...
EPA eyes more ‘alternative fuel’ options under clean school bus program
1+ week, 6+ day ago (243+ words) By Alex Guill'n | 02/19/2026 04:14 PM EST About 90 percent of the 8,500 buses funded under the Biden administration went toward electric vehicles. The law requires at least half the money be used for zero-emission buses, but the other half could be spent on…...
Can Ford power data centers? It won’t be easy.
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (1800+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. Learn more By David Ferris | 02/18/2026 06:48 AM EST The automaker is jumping into the competitive market of energy storage, after ditching its plans to churn out EV batteries. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear…...
Trouble or win for renewables? Industry unpacks Trump tax rules.
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (230+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. Learn more By Christa Marshall | 02/18/2026 06:44 AM EST Solar, wind and battery developers that want to tap clean electricity or advanced manufacturing tax credits must ensure components in their products aren't tied…...
Lawmakers ask court to restore rooftop solar funding
2+ week, 5+ day ago (167+ words) Full access to essential energy & environment news for professionals. Learn more By Niina H. Farah | 02/13/2026 06:44 AM EST Solar for All sought to provide grant funding for residential solar. EPA canceled the program last year. Solar panels on rooftops of a housing…...
Trump wants 100% American-made EV chargers. Some see sabotage.
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (680+ words) By David Ferris | 02/11/2026 06:45 AM EST The requirement would be next to impossible for federally funded charging stations to meet, industry advocates say. A ChargePoint electronic vehicle charger is seen in Nashville, Tennessee. George Walker IV/AP The Trump administration is…...
Trump kills EV charging programs in blue states
3+ week, 1+ day ago (155+ words) By David Ferris | 02/10/2026 06:43 AM EST California, Colorado, Illinois and Minnesota are affected by the administration's decision to rescind more electric vehicle program money. The Trump administration has halted the release of almost $135 million to build electric vehicle charging stations in…...