Conventional lithium–ion batteries are used in cell phones, laptops, and electric vehicles. With rising energy needs and critical minerals mining being highly resource-intensive, innovative companies are looking for environmentally friendly ways to meet our future battery needs.. Aqueous batteries, which use water-based electrolytes instead of organic solvents, offer an innovative and sustainable alternative to traditional...
Author: Nathalie Voit
Google and Brookfield Announce World’s Largest-Ever Corporate Hydropower Agreement
Google is continuing its commitment to procure clean, reliable power for their company’s growing energy needs. Google and Brookfield Asset Management recently announced the world’s largest corporate clean power deal, an historic hydropower agreement that aims to increase Google’s share of clean energy. The “Hydro Framework Agreement” (HFA) will deliver up to 3,000 megawatts of...
This Company Could Bring Remote Water Metering To Thousands of US Utilities
Daily activities such as making coffee, brushing your teeth, doing laundry, and running the dishwasher all have one thing in common: they require water. Unfortunately, this also means they most likely involve significant water waste.
Swapping Clean Energy Tax Credits for Full Expensing is a Step in the Right Direction
On July 4, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump. Among its many provisions, the bill includes tax code reforms that allow businesses to immediately and fully expense new capital investments and research and development (R&D) costs, effective in the 2025 tax year.
Can this Company Decarbonize the Private Rental Market?
A big barrier to widespread solar power adoption across the rental market is the misaligned incentives in place. Because tenants are typically responsible for their own utility bills, there is no financial incentive for landlords to install this renewable energy source on their properties.
Can Circular Manufacturing Solve the Growing E-Waste Problem?
Electronics waste, or e-waste, is a pressing global problem that poses serious environmental and human health risks. Now, one startup is pioneering a circular manufacturing approach to address these risks and manage e-waste more sustainably.
Meet the Company at the Forefront of the E-fuels Industry Boom
As more companies turn to clean energy in an effort to combat climate change, the e-fuels industry is experiencing massive growth. Leading the charge is Infinium, an electrofuels provider at the forefront of alternative energy solutions and clean, low carbon fuels.
Can New Hampshire Usher In an Era of Off-Grid Electricity Supply?
The New Hampshire House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would pave the way for consumer-regulated electricity.
U.S. Delivers Critical Superconducting Magnet to Kickstart Completion of World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Device
The United States has delivered the final component critical to the completion of the world’s largest nuclear fusion device: the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Can This Battery Storage Startup Overcome the Nation’s Aging Power Grid?
As summer rolls around, increasing energy demand could strain the power grid in parts of the country. With concerns over outages rising, more families are purchasing portable generators. A new alternative technology from Base Power is making waves for its next-generation whole-home battery backup system.









