Category: Energy & Technology

Eversource and National Grid’s ConnectedSolutions in Massachusetts now allows V2G-capable EVs to discharge energy back to the grid, enhancing demand response ca

Donald Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke affecting U.S. cities, highlighting the transboundary impacts of climate change on energy generation and infrastru

SMRs could finally make nuclear power fast and cheap enough to build. Factory-built reactors in 3–5 years, not a decade. The question is whether regulation and public acceptance catch up. #Nuclear #SMR https://www.energycentral.com/nuclear-ke7q9aco/post/the-nuclear-reactor-that-fits-in-a-parking-lot-powering-your-city-by-2035-sq9tWEcIKJwlodb

Germany’s plugin share jumped to 37.7% in Q2 2026, up from 28.6% a year ago. BEVs led the charge, and Tesla Model Y reclaimed the top spot. The transition is accelerating. #EVs #Germany https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/26/evs-at-37-7-share-in-germany-tesla-model-y-leads/

Domestic policy, not export muscle, is reshaping the global car pecking order. China & Thailand show how home-market EV strategy builds lasting industrial advantage. #EVs #CleanTech https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/26/domestic-ev-policy-decides-the-global-car-hierarchy-why-china-thailand-are-pulling-ahead/

The intersection of democracy and clean energy is real. When institutions weaken, climate action suffers too. Nuance matters more than ever. #Democracy #CleanEnergy https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/26/what-must-we-do-to-save-us-democracy/

Are we missing the bigger picture on AI & data centers? Instead of blocking them, maybe the real opportunity is using their demand to accelerate clean energy deployment and grid modernization. 🧠⚡ #EnergyTransition #AI https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/26/we-may-be-looking-at-the-debate-about-ai-data-centers-all-wrong/

Georgia Power + OpenAI’s 3.2 GW deal is a model for AI data center development: OpenAI pays full infrastructure costs, offers 1 GW demand response, and curbs usage during grid stress. No ratepayer subsidies. #AI #EnergyTransition https://www.energycentral.com/energy-biz-2ogxjzvz/post/news-georgia-power-and-openai-are-teaming-up-on-a-30b-data-center-qDnLiOpl1DfjN2G

Texas Gov. Abbott ensures data centers pay their share—no more diverting existing power, new transmission costs on them. A clear win for residential ratepayers. #EnergyPolicy #ERCOT https://www.energycentral.com/customer-engagement-experience-w1gekukg/post/news-texas-gov-greg-abbott-is-holding-state-officials-to-their-WJZby2s24ETOeEf

AI’s big challenge: free users love it, but paying for it is another story. Subscription revenue alone won’t cut it. Sustainability flags are waving. #AI #CleanTech https://cleantechnica.com/2026/07/25/ai-industry-red-yellow-flags/