Although unlikely, some “extreme scenarios” and weather this summer could result in insufficient energy to power parts of central Ohio, an electric grid operator is warning. PJM Interconnection, which operates electrical transmission for Ohio and 12 other states, is forecasting summer energy use to peak at just over 154,000 megawatts. PJM should be able to able to...
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It’s time to rethink geothermal energy as a key player in renewables
Industrial geothermal energy has been used for nearly two centuries. It‘s not a new concept, but in the United States, it‘s taken a backseat to other renewable energy sources like wind and hydropower. One company is trying to change that. Founded in 2017, Texas-based Fervo Energy is making groundbreaking moves in the clean energy landscape, and...
Powering tomorrow: How technology is changing the energy landscape
Technology and energy have always been inseparable. Every breakthrough, from the first sailing ships to modern AI, has required energy to power its development and widespread use. In 2025, as computing and AI take center stage, the demand for energy is surging to unprecedented levels. But is this growth sustainable?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Provisions Require Reform to Benefit Society
Few laws have proven as contentious as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The IRA was passed exclusively by Democrats, with Republicans voicing concerns over its cost. Following the November 2024 election, Republican leadership eyed repeal or phase-out of individual IRA provisions in 2025.
US House targets big climate, clean energy rollbacks in budget proposal
U.S. House lawmakers laid out plans on Monday to phase out clean energy tax credits, slash spending on electric vehicles and renewable energy, and claw back other climate-related funds as part of the Republicans’ attempt to pass a multi-trillion-dollar budget in line with President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce laid...
Texas Advances Bill to Limit Liability for Carbon Capture and Storage Operations
In a move poised to reshape legal standards for carbon capture and storage (CCS)activities, the Texas House Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee has advanced H.B. 2790, sponsored by Representative Drew Darby (R-San Angelo), following a committee report on May 10, 2025. The bill, if passed, will establish comprehensive liability protections for operators engaged in the capture,...
Republicans axing EV credit, phasing out ones for green energy in budget bill
House Republicans on Monday announced that they plan to repeal Democrats’ tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out those that apply to climate-friendly energy sources. The green energy credits have long been in the GOP’s crosshairs as party leaders decry climate spending. But they have also emerged as a point of conflict within...
NRG Energy acquires 18 power plants as Texas power demand grows
NRG Energy announced Monday plans to acquire 18 natural gas plants across nine states—including Texas—in a move aimed at powering the state’s rapidly rising energy demand. Read the article in CHRON here.
Nuclear Energy Market Sees Win With Kairos Power Breakthrough
Kairos Power made history on May 8 as the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer to pour concrete for a U.S. advanced reactor.
Chomps Launches Pound-for-Pound Plastic Removal Effort with 4ocean
Meat snack brand Chomps has launched a new partnership with global cleanup organization 4ocean, establishing a pound-for-pound plastic removal commitment. For every pound of plastic used in its packaging, the company has pledged to fund the removal of an equivalent amount from the ocean. Read more in E+E Leader here.









