USA
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, poll finds
Survey finds 70% say extreme heat in America has had an impact on power bills, with outdoor activities also affected by high temperatures.
Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in LA, San Francisco
Waymo expands its autonomous ride-hailing service in San Francisco and Los Angeles, meeting rising customer demand.
Rivian sticks to production forecast, posts second-quarter margin below estimates
Rivian maintained its production forecast but reported greater-than-expected losses per vehicle, despite revenue gains.
Environmental groups sue Suncor for Colorado refinery pollution
Environmental groups sued Suncor Energy, claiming its Colorado refinery violated air quality laws over 9,000 times.
Sleepy utilities sector shines as haven from US stock turbulence
Amid a broader market selloff, utilities stocks have surged, driven by falling Treasury yields, AI-driven demand, and strong dividends.
Utility Sempra misses second-quarter profit, revenue estimates
Utility and clean energy firm Sempra's Q2 profits rise after peak summer causes increase in power demand.
Jacobs beats Q3 revenue estimates on steady demand in infrastructure business
Engineering company Jacobs Solutions revenue surpasses expectations thanks partly to energy transition work in the US.
US allocates $2.2B to strengthen the electrical grid and add clean power
Boost to US grid resilience will see eight projects across 18 states receive funding to advance energy transition.
SunPower files for bankruptcy protection, agrees to sell some assets for $45 million
Rival solar business will acquire some assets as SunPower bankruptcy sees renewables firm start sale process.
Car safety agency seeks information on fatal Cybertruck crash
NHTSA probes Tesla vehicle crash after driver dies in accident in Texas.
