The Ohio Power Siting Board is set to make a final decision on the Oak Run Solar Project, which would bring 800 megawatts of solar and 300 MW of energy storage to the state.
Xcel Energy's Public Service Co. of Colorado has asked the state Supreme Court to weigh in on an eminent domain dispute that is preventing the utility from connecting two nearly complete wind farms to the grid.
New research shows that replacing a gas-powered car with an electric vehicle (EV) significantly reduces lifetime emissions, even for cars just two years old. The study, published in *Science*, suggests that the emissions saved by driving an EV quickly outweigh those generated during its production. Experts agree that the environmental benefits are clear, though cost and usage patterns remain important considerations.
Despite the expiration of federal tax credits, home battery installations in the U.S. surged in early 2026, driven by high electricity costs and state incentives. California and Hawaii led adoption, while rooftop solar installations declined due to policy changes.