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Functional Material Design Strategies for Industrial Ventilation Systems

Thoughtful selection future-proofs systems against changing facility needs.

Construction continues at Entergy's Orange County Advanced Power Station, a 1,215-megawatt facility, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, in Orange, Texas.

U.S. Electric Grids Under Pressure From Energy-Hungry Data Centers Are Changing Strategy

Texas was first, but won't be the last to bump data centers off grids during emergencies.

September 15, 2025

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Oklo Picks Tennessee for $1.7B Advanced Fuel Center

The initial investment will support a facility that recovers material from used nuclear fuel.

September 12, 2025

The Bugey nuclear plant operates in Saint-Vulbas, around Lyon, central France, Oct. 13, 2022.

Court Says Europe Can Call Nuclear, Natural Gas Investments 'Green'

Nuclear power, though a carbon-free source of electricity, is not typically labeled as green energy.

September 12, 2025

Wind turbines operate in Lagoa, Brazil, March 14, 2024.

Wind, Solar Power Fuel Over One-Third of Brazil's Electricity for First Time

The milestone comes as hydroelectric output fell to a four-year low.

September 11, 2025

A shepherd watches livestock near Khi Solar One, a solar thermal plant that converts the sun's light energy into electricity, outside Upington, South Africa, in the Northern Cape province, Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.

Africa's Solar Energy Potential Makes For a Bright Future For Renewable Power

With millions living without electricity, projects are needed to bring electricity to the continent.

September 8, 2025

A container ship departs from the port of Santos in Brazil, April 1, 2025.

Shipping Companies Support a First-Ever Global Fee on Greenhouse Gases

September 15, 2025

Cahora Bassa hydroelectric plant in Tete, Mozambique, Saturday, July 19, 2025.

Mozambique Embraces a $6 Billion Electricity Project

September 8, 2025

A robot places solar cells on a glass panel at a ReNew manufacturing plant on the outskirts of Jaipur, India, Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

India’s Solar Industry, Aiming to Compete with China, Finds Strength As U.S. Tariffs Hit Home

September 5, 2025

Manner Polymers Opens Solar-Powered PVC Compounding Plant in Illinois

September 5, 2025

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Hitachi Pledges $1 Billion U.S. Energy Infrastructure Manufacturing Investment

September 5, 2025

Electronics are plugged in at a home Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, in Cincinnati.

What is Phantom Energy?

September 3, 2025

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Court Finds Trump's Tariffs an Illegal Use of Emergency Power

September 2, 2025

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee talks about the importance of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm to the state's economy and energy future during a news conference in North Kingstown, R.I., on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Trump Admin Cancels $679M for Offshore Wind Projects As Attacks On Reeling Industry Continue

August 29, 2025

GE Vernova to Invest $41 Million in Schenectady Plant

August 27, 2025

In this photo provided by VTDigger, an electric vehicle is seen plugged into a fast charger in Rutland, Vt., Feb. 17, 2022.

Vermont Seeks Federal Funds for EV Charger Buildout, Again, After Reversal

August 27, 2025

A home sits near the Gen. James Gavin Power Plant, a coal-fired power plant, April 14, 2025, in Cheshire, Ohio.

Scientists Give Harsh Grades to Trump Administration Work Aimed at Undoing a Key Climate Finding

August 26, 2025

Wind turbine components sit at New London State Pier, April 16, 2025, in New London, Conn.

Democrats Ask Trump to Resume a Major Offshore Wind Project Near Rhode Island

August 25, 2025

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

David Altemir used to build rocket ships. Today, he helps manufacturers across America improve efficiency.

September 5, 2025

Offshore wind turbines of South Fork Wind operate off the coast of Block Island, R.I., Oct. 9, 2024.

Trump Blames Renewable Energy for Rising Electricity Prices; Experts Point Elsewhere

Electricity prices are rising at more than twice the rate of inflation.

August 22, 2025

Hitachi booth at a trade show.

Hitachi Energy to Expand Manufacturing Operations in Tennessee

The company expects the project to create 100 jobs.

August 21, 2025

Tibetan sheep graze at a solar farm in Hainan prefecture of western China's Qinghai province on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

China Races to Build World's Largest Solar Farm to Meet Emissions Targets

Covering 235 square miles, the farm is the size of Chicago.

August 21, 2025

Engineer standing on wind turbine.

Optimizing Wind Turbines for Better Gearbox Reliability

Which steps can minimize costliness and inconvenience of unintended downtime?

August 20, 2025

Electrical power lines string across the landscape near downtown Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.

Utility to Buy Power From Advanced Nuclear Plant to Fuel Tennessee, Alabama Google Data Centers

The agreement will deliver up to 50 megawatts of energy to the federal utility's grid.

August 19, 2025

A condenser sits on the roof during the installation of a heat pump on Jan. 20, 2023, in Denver.

Thinking About a Heat Pump? Some Things to Know About Choosing What's Best for You

And the payoff can be significant.

August 18, 2025

Duke Energy employees work on power lines in Charlotte, N.C., Feb. 14, 2012.

Duke Energy Seeks to Merge Carolina Utilities, Projecting More than $1B in Customer Savings

Savings would come in part from streamlining operations and spreading out infrastructure expenses.

August 18, 2025

A solar panel from Bright Saver sits at Craig Keenan's home Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Baltimore.

Solar Panels That Fit On Your Balcony or Deck Are Gaining Traction In the U.S.

The systems are catching on due to their affordability and simple installation.

August 15, 2025

Plastic items are seen next to an artwork by Canadian artist and activist Benjamin Von Wong, titled 'The Thinker's Burden', a 6-meter-tall sculptural remix of Rodin's iconic Thinker, created especially for the Plastics Treaty negotiations, on Place des Nations in front of the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, Aug. 4, 2025 before the second segment of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee on Plastic Pollution (INC-5.2).

New Draft of Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Wouldn't Limit Plastic Production

It would not address chemicals used in plastic products either.

August 14, 2025

ExxonMobil Signs Deal to Explore for Oil, Gas Near Trinidad Despite Criticism

The twin-island nation has faces pressure to focus more on green energy deals.

August 13, 2025

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at a news conference, July 30, 2025, Washington.

U.S. Inflation Held Steady as Mild Tariff Hit Offset by Cheaper Gas, Food

But the Federal Reserve may now be in a difficult spot.

August 12, 2025

Amazon Web Services data center is visible on Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore.

As Electric Bills Rise, Evidence Mounts That Data Centers Share Blame

And states are feeling pressure to act.

August 11, 2025

Theodore Tanczuk, left, and Brayan Santos, of solar installer YellowLite, put solar panels on the roof of a home in Lakewood, Ohio, April 17, 2025.

EPA Cancels $7 Billion Biden-Era Grant Program to Boost Solar Energy

The funding had been awarded to 60 recipients including states, regions and tribes.

August 7, 2025

A stock image of green batteries smoking.

Hemp Battery Factory Plans Go Up in Smoke in Wisconsin

The company and its CEO fell "completely off the radar."

August 5, 2025