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Federal hostility could delay offshore wind projects in US, derailing state climate goals

Analysis: East Coast states rely on offshore wind for clean energy, but Donald Trump's presidency may threaten their ambitious climate goals.

The Switch logo is pictured on a data center in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Wattie/File Photo
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Sam Altman-backed Oklo signs power agreement with data center operator

Sam Altman-backed Oklo has signed a deal to provide 12 GW of nuclear power to Switch, supporting clean energy for data centers.

National Grid has outlined ‘unprecedented’ plans to invest £35 billion (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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UK’s National Grid outlines ‘unprecedented’ £35bn investment plans

The plans also contribute to the group’s wider UK investment, which will support 55,000 more jobs by 2030, according to National Grid.

FILE PHOTO: Power lines are shown in Carlsbad, California, U.S., August 17, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Half US at high risk of power shortfall in next decade, regulator says

NERC warns that half of the U.S. faces power supply shortfalls in the next decade due to rising demand and inadequate infrastructure.

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2019, file photo, Pacific Gas & Electric vehicles are parked at the PG&E Oakland Service Center in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
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California’s Pacific Gas & Electric could receive $15B in federal loans to modernize its power grid

PG&E could secure up to $15 billion in federal loans for power grid modernization and clean energy projects across California.

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Indianapolis grapples with low compliance on energy benchmarking requirement for large buildings

Indianapolis faces low compliance with its energy benchmarking ordinance, requiring large buildings to report energy use by 2024.

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Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America

Transatlantic interconnection could cut energy costs, secure supply and boost renewables by leveraging complementary weather patterns.

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Next-generation geothermal can help unlock 100% clean power

Building a clean, reliable, cost-effective power grid will require many different types of energy. Next-generation geothermal can help.

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Jet zero? Why net zero in aviation can’t get off the ground

Jet zero councils strive for aviation sustainability but risk failure due to incremental goals, industry bias, and limited innovation.

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