According to a recent report delivered by Realtor.com, the U.S. is facing a shortage of roughly 4 million homes. The reasons for this massive supply shortfall are manifold, but one critical factor is the rising cost of essential building materials like wood and steel. To help close this gap, a company called Icon is working to amp up construction and deliver affordable, sustainable, and high-quality homes faster than traditional approaches.
Author: Nathalie Voit
XGS and Meta Announce 150-MW Geothermal Power Deal in New Mexico
Clean tech startup XGS Energy and Meta have announced a new partnership to develop a 150-megawatt (MW) advanced geothermal facility in New Mexico. The next-generation project will supply clean power to support Meta’s carbon-free data center operations in the state.
Can Ultra-Deep Drilling Unlock Geothermal’s True Potential?
Quaise Energy is reviving this powerful energy source, and is one of several companies that are putting “deep geothermal” on the map.
Meet the Water Recovery Company Capturing Carbon Dioxide
Founded in 2021, the Berkeley-based company repurposes water treatment waste to deliver clean water while simultaneously removing carbon from the atmosphere–effectively killing two birds with one stone.
Google, Kairos, TVA Sign Groundbreaking Nuclear Power PPA
Google recently announced its power purchase agreement with Kairos and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to help meet America’s growing demand for dependable, clean energy. Under a new power purchase agreement between Kairos and TVA, the companies will deploy an advanced nuclear reactor, Hermes 2, in Oak Ridge, TN.
Can These Rectangular-Track Turbines Replace the Industry Standard?
Airloom Energy is debuting a new type of wind energy technology that differs significantly from current offerings on the market.
As AI Expansion Drives Up Energy Use, Companies like Vertiv are Investing in Sustainable Cooling Technologies
To meet the escalating energy demands within AI, some are investing in high-tech liquid technologies for improved efficiency.
Researchers Achieve Major Breakthrough in Performance of Aqueous Battery Systems
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...
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.









