The “ratepayer protection pledge” pushes data center builders to shoulder their own power costs, but the federal government has no chance of enforcing it.
The guidance will make it harder for developers to qualify for federal tax credits before they expire under the GOP megalaw, another blow to clean energy.
“Large load tariffs” are spreading fast as states scramble to protect consumers and the climate from the AI boom. Some approaches have more promise than others.
Amid rising energy costs, the state just passed a first-of-a-kind bill that would force utilities to quantify and examine ways to reduce waste on the grid.
Advocates say the measure is strong but for a proposed $1 billion reduction to energy-efficiency programs that would undermine the sector without lowering bills.
The “ratepayer protection pledge” pushes data center builders to shoulder their own power costs, but the federal government has no chance of enforcing it.
Inspired by initiatives that bulk-buy rooftop solar for homes, a new project will help residents navigate home electrification and connect with trusted contractors.
In a state where energy costs have risen sharply, newly adopted rules will boost adoption of the clean heating and cooling appliances.
Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.
As demand for the metal soars, the country is pursuing policies that will spur more smelters to run on clean electricity.
“Large load tariffs” are spreading fast as states scramble to protect consumers and the climate from the AI boom. Some approaches have more promise than others.
Amid rising energy costs, the state just passed a first-of-a-kind bill that would force utilities to quantify and examine ways to reduce waste on the grid.
The Houston firm aims to raise $200 million to develop a next-generation geothermal plant in Oregon as the technology gains momentum with investors.
A federal agency says solar, battery, and wind additions will vastly outpace new gas facilities in what’s set to be a record year for power plant construction.
Building fossil-fuel infrastructure to power data centers is a poor bet. Renewables are by far the cheaper, faster choice.
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