The California Public Utilities Commission voted to finalize its community solar program, which solar advocates have characterized as unworkable and destined for failure. The PUC said the decision ensures competitive community solar programs grow responsibly.
Permitting delays add roughly $7,000 to rooftop solar projects. NY lawmakers are considering legislation requiring larger municipalities to adopt automated permitting platforms for residential solar and battery storage.
Rhode Island's state legislature advanced a budget Tuesday that preserves funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy targets, rebuffing Governor Dan McKee's proposed cuts to those programs.
The U.S. House approved the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act with bipartisan support to speed up geothermal energy development. The legislation aims to increase around-the-clock clean electricity capacity.
Federal energy efficiency rebate programs will no longer cover conversions from fossil-fuel heating systems to electric alternatives, according to the Department of Energy.
New York and six other Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's March agreement with TotalEnergies to pay private energy firms to abandon U.S. offshore wind projects, targeting the Department of the Interior.
A coal plant in Indiana that the Trump administration required to stay online has not operated in months and cannot resume service until costly repairs are completed. The situation contradicts federal claims that regulatory mandates ensure plant availability.
The California Air Resources Board approved changes allowing polluting industries to earn free emissions allowances by investing in decarbonization. Critics argue the move could undermine California's decarbonization goals.
Michigan and Pennsylvania lawmakers have circulated false claims that Frito-Lay refuses to buy potatoes from farmland previously used for solar installations. The company has denied the assertion.
The federal solar tax credit did not expire in 2026 but changed form. Homeowners can still benefit from it under the new structure.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine and the city's five public pension trustees announced a search for asset managers to provide passive indexing services. The Sierra Club called for the search to prioritize firms with credible climate-risk management and responsible stewardship practices.
The Banking on Climate Chaos report found that the world's 65 largest banks allocated $906 billion to fossil fuel companies in 2025, an 8% increase from the prior year.
The European Commission has cleared a €23 billion state aid scheme to deploy more than 37GW of renewable energy capacity in Italy, aimed at increasing the country's renewable electricity generation.
The United States and Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of understanding on June 9 to expand trade and investment in mining, energy, IT, agriculture, and artificial intelligence, with plans to facilitate business delegation visits.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new Alberta pipeline deal is characterized as a political move signaling business openness and trade diversification, rather than a fully funded infrastructure project.
The state's Environment and Energy Committee has advanced legislation to create an incentive program for behind-the-meter energy storage installations. The bill aims to encourage residential and commercial customers to deploy on-site storage systems.
Geopolitical pressure from conflict in Iran is prompting governments in Europe and Asia to accelerate shifts away from fossil fuels toward renewables. The energy security concerns are driving structural changes in power generation strategies across both regions.
The German automotive association VDA has called for a phased implementation approach to the EU Battery Passport, arguing it could be necessary to strengthen Europe's battery supply chain.
The European Union established an investment platform to expand renewable energy, clean technology manufacturing, and electricity networks across the Mediterranean region.
South Africa's national utility Eskom has launched a dedicated unit to focus on large-scale renewable energy development. The move aligns with the country's renewable energy targets.
The Labour government has committed to reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions to 87% below 1990 levels. The policy is projected to deliver £865bn in economic benefits.
The United States will not extend the trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, according to Bloomberg reporting. The decision comes with no indication of necessary changes being proposed.
The world's largest EV maker said it will sue the US government after the Pentagon added it to a list of Chinese military companies. BYD's executive vice-president called the designation a false claim.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced $1 billion in rebates for ratepayers under the FY27 budget to help reduce rising energy costs. The initiative aims to support clean energy expansion and electrification distribution.
The German Association of Energy and Water Industries has called for reform of inheritance tax treatment on agricultural land leased for ground-mounted solar projects, citing potential impacts on sector expansion.
Western Australia allocated AU$17.8 million in its 2026-27 budget to build solar module and battery recycling capacity through its Remade in WA programme.
The White House announced $700 million in public funding for coal infrastructure. The program aims to support coal energy production.
A nonprofit organization released polling results showing California's distributed energy resources should be deployed more rapidly. The executive director emphasized the deployment timeline has lagged behind necessary timelines.
The California Energy Commission announced $55.2 million in funding through CALeVIP to deploy publicly accessible DC fast chargers statewide. The program aims to enhance charging access and support electric vehicle adoption.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright toured the Golden Pass LNG facility in Texas, reflecting the Trump administration's focus on fossil fuels over renewable energy initiatives.
Citizens Electric Corporation has released strategies to guide its transition plan while maintaining reliable power delivery to members.
A framework developed by SEPA and Rhizome outlines utility wildfire programs from pre-season preparation through recovery, including supporting technologies, regulatory considerations, and investment justification approaches.
Ofgem is consulting on draft determinations for SSEN's load-related expenditure re-opener application submitted in October 2025 under the RIIO-ED2 regulatory framework.
State-owned utility Elektroprivreda Crne Gore hosted an energy symposium framing the energy transition as central to economic development, security, and independence.
Beginning July 1, active consumers in Slovenia can participate in energy sharing, a new initiative aimed at democratizing the country's energy sector. The program allows households and businesses to share electricity.
A new report from Farmers for Climate Action outlines a roadmap to help the agricultural sector transition from imported fuel dependence to locally produced energy systems. The initiative aims to reduce costs and boost resilience through on-farm electrification and clean technology adoption.
Lithuania's grid operators can now disconnect solar installations above 100 kW that lack required cybersecurity measures. Some plant owners face higher costs and delays implementing the new security standards.
A Centre for Policy Development report calls for renewable energy project approval timeframes to be reduced by half to help Australia meet its energy targets.
Documents related to GSR036 Code Administration Consultation were published on 12 June 2026 under the Security and Quality of Supply Standard (SQSS). The release includes consultation documents, annexes, and response proformas.