Energy

Court battles over California’s emissions standards could shape the next phase of U.S. climate policy as states test new paths toward cleaner transportation. 

There could be a battle brewing after grid operator PJM’s proposed rule changes to fast-track large projects to serve data centers. The changes would allow connections to 10 proposed projects per year in 10 months as opposed to the multiyear backlog that currently exists. However, opponents say it favors natural gas fueled resources because it requires 500 megawatts to qualify and the projects must be completed in three years.

"The Iberian blackout highlights a challenge facing all high‑renewable systems: how to maintain stability when synchronous machines are displaced by inverter‑based resources."

Amid the refineries and fuel depots of Linden, a different kind of energy project is emerging. The Linden Renewable Energy facility (LRE) will convert 1,475 tons of organic waste into 3,783 million BTUs of renewable natural gas (RNG) each day, channeling sustainable energy through the same pipeline network once reserved for fossil fuels. The output equals roughly 31,500 gallons of gasoline daily, enough to power thousands of homes. 

"The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has axed a rule that prohibited construction on pipeline and natural gas facilities while the agency considered certain appeals requests — a step cheered by the Trump administration’s National Energy Dominance Council."

New Jersey's 10 largest power plants. How many do you know?

With electricity rates rising year after year and the state’s increasing reliance upon importing energy from the PJM grid in the spotlight, the public conversation has shifted towards how New Jersey can bring electricity rates back down and be in control of its future by becoming energy independent.

We ask AI why NJ energy prices are increasing, and to list sources.

"For renewable energy developments, the tax credits have brought project costs down 30-50%, said Mike O’Boyle, acting policy team director with Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan climate and energy think tank."

“Fusion represents an inspiring frontier in the world’s pursuit of clean and abundant power,” said Melanie Nakagawa, Microsoft’s Chief Sustainability Officer. “While the path to commercial fusion is still unfolding, we’re proud to support Helion’s pioneering work here in Washington state as part of our broader commitment to investing in sustainable energy.”