It was nearly a year ago that Google and the Nevada utility NV Energy unveiled the clean transition tariff, a novel rate structure that would allow large customers to pay a premium for power from emerging energy technologies. The third member of the cohort was enhanced geothermal company Fervo Energy, the developer whose project would be...
Nigeria’s First Industrial Biochar Site Targets 40,000 Tonnes CO₂ Removal by 2030
A Nigerian climate-tech startup has launched the country’s first industrial-scale biochar production site, aimed at removing 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2030. Located in Iwuru, Cross River State, the facility represents a major step in aligning Africa’s agricultural potential with the global push for scalable carbon removal. The company behind the project, Releaf Earth, plans...
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?
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.
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.
New Jersey BPU eyes potential for new nuclear
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on Tuesday issued a request for information to explore whether new nuclear power plants could advance the state’s goals on electricity affordability, resource adequacy and clean energy. The RFI comes as modeling for New Jersey’s upcoming Energy Master Plan indicates New Jersey will need up to 10 GW of clean, firm capacity...
Without Energy Abundance, America Loses the AI Race
America stands at a historic energy crossroads that is arguably as critical to our future global leadership as was the completion of the transcontinental railway or the interstate highway system. The decisions we make today about our energy future will determine whether we lead or follow in the global AI revolution and whether we maintain...
Can Seawater Solve Green Hydrogen’s Water Problem?
The problem? In addition to the high cost of production, green hydrogen uses a lot of water. How can we overcome this roadblock?
Fusion must be a national priority for the future of US energy security
At a time when Washington is focused on budget cuts and government downsizing, one investment remains non-negotiable for America’s future: fusion energy. No technology is more economically transformative or strategically vital to securing U.S. leadership in the global energy race. Fusion, the process that powers the stars, is a limitless, clean, safe and sustainable energy...
Trump signs order seeking to jump-start mining of the ocean floor
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that aims to jump-start mining on the ocean floor. Large-scale deep sea mining has never been done — though some companies have pushed for it — but the seafloor is expected to contain valuable materials. A Trump administration official told reporters Thursday that it expects to find manganese, cobalt,...