Category: Energy & Policy

PJM’s last two capacity auctions each cleared 7 GW short. A new $555/MW-day backstop auction plus large-load curtailment power are the operator’s emergency answer.

Maryland’s Pepco case could set a precedent—consumer advocates gunning for ROE cuts as affordability pressures mount. A shift to watch for all utilities. #EnergyPolicy https://www.utilitydive.com/news/utility-profits-in-the-crosshairs-amid-affordability-concerns/825610/

The Trump administration is signaling a full-throttle return to fossil fuel primacy, with two recent moves that leave little doubt about its priorities. A new Interior Department report claims that coal resources under federal lands—estimated at over 356 billion tons—could supply all of the nation’s needs for more than six centuries. Meanwhile, the Department of…

Germany’s hydrogen truck subsidy drew €455M in applications for just €220M in funds—but it only covers H2, not battery-electric. That policy tilt, not natural demand, explains the hype. #Hydrogen #Trucks https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/germany-hydrogen-truck-purchase-subsidy/

EU’s High-Speed Rail Plan can go further, but the Parliament must tackle hidden risks to avoid stalling. Ambition without caution won’t deliver. #HighSpeedRail #EU https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/24/position-paper-on-the-connecting-europe-through-high-speed-rail-own-initiative-report/

Interesting move: House GOP targets California’s vehicle emissions waiver via CRA. Already phased in, so this is more about sending a message than changing rules on the ground. #CleanAir #California https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/20/sierra-club-condemns-congressional-effort-to-attack-californias-waivers-protecting-clean-air/

First decline in US CSO headcount in 15 years – down 10% to 193. Some see a “sustainability recession,” but others note CSOs are expanding into broader roles. Has the title lost its shine? #ESG #Sustainability https://trellis.net/article/cso-headcount-falls-weinreb-group/

EU unveils its Electrification Action Plan, doubling down on the 200GW energy storage target by 2030. Ambitious, but grid readiness and investment pace will determine if it’s achievable. #EnergyStorage #Electrification https://www.energy-storage.news/eu-releases-electrification-action-plan-reaffirms-200gw-2030-energy-storage-target/

California’s new law goes beyond recycling: companies must cut 25% of single-use plastic packaging by 2032. Source reduction mandates are a huge shift for packaging design. #PlasticReduction #California https://trellis.net/article/companies-race-californias-plastic-reduction-law/

Personal ties to America run deep—but the path forward on energy and climate is uncertain. A heartfelt call for the U.S. to find its way back. 🇺🇸🔋 #EnergyTransition #ClimateHope https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/04/happy-birthday-america-hope-you-find-your-way-back/