Carbon X is revolutionizing the environmental space in the oil and gas industry by revitalizing areas with neglected oil and gas wells by permanently plugging them, thereby stopping methane leakage at the source. By doing this, Carbon X converts those emissions reductions into verified carbon credits. One carbon credit is proof that one ton of...
Energy Department Announces Collaboration Agreements with 24 Organizations to Advance the Genesis Mission
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced agreements with 24 organizations interested in collaborating to advance the Genesis Mission, a historic national effort that will use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate discovery science, strengthen national security, and drive energy innovation. The announcement builds on President Trump’s Executive Order Removing Barriers to American Leadership In Artificial...
Japan Launches $1.34 Billion Subsidy Plan For Clean Energy Demand
Tokyo is preparing to redirect industrial investment toward clean electricity at scale. The Japanese government plans to allocate 210 billion yen, equivalent to $1.34 billion, in subsidies to support companies that rely entirely on decarbonised power, aiming to stimulate renewable energy demand while anchoring new economic activity in regional areas. The initiative, announced late Monday...
Gas prices fall to four-year lows as millions embark on holiday road trips
Holiday road-trippers are feeling some relief at the pump this year. The average price of unleaded gasoline in the U.S. has been below $3 a gallon for most of the month — the lowest level since 2021, according to AAA. The association said it’s shaping up to be the cheapest December for drivers filling up their tanks going back to the...
Report: Illinois is 5 years away from an energy shortage, higher bills
A new report says Illinois is facing an energy shortage within the next five years, as artificial intelligence datacenters demand more electricity, which could lead to higher utility bills for state residents. The 2025 Resource Adequacy Study from the Illinois Power Agency, the Illinois Commerce Commission, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency evaluated whether the state’s power...
Trump Suspends Major Offshore Wind Projects for Security Reasons
Large-scale offshore wind projects are being paused due to national security concerns, the Interior Department announced Monday. The pauses affect Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Commercial, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind 1. The Trump administration has targeted offshore wind projects over the last year, delaying or canceling some of them in a nod to shifts...
US virtual power plant programmes advance with new partnerships and investment
Distributed energy resources (DERs) are emerging as potential solutions for consumers seeking independence and relief from rising energy costs. DERs, including residential energy storage systems, rooftop solar panels, microgrids, and small wind turbines, produce, store, or regulate electricity locally to assist the main grid or function independently, offering enhanced reliability and efficiency while potentially reducing...
Permitting Reform Is the Key to Energy Affordability
Today we are facing an unprecedented opportunity to shape America’s economic future. We can reshore American manufacturing, take the lead on an AI revolution and establish a foundation for the most robust and secure economy our nation has ever seen – but we have to be able to fuel that future. We must leverage America’s...
Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with fusion company TAE Technologies
Trump Media and Technology Group on Thursday announced a merger agreement with TAE Technologies, a privately held fusion power company, valued at more than $6 billion. The all-stock deal, expected to close in mid-2026, will result in shareholders of each firm owning approximately half of the combined company. Trump Media shares — which have plummeted more...
Senate passes mammoth Defense policy bill, sending it to Trump’s desk
The Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, sending the mammoth Defense policy bill to President Trump for his signature. Senators voted 77-20 on the annual bipartisan package, which checks in at more than 3,000 pages and puts in place the next year’s Defense prioritiesand authorizes spending levels for Defense and national security...









