At COP28, leaders reckon with the end of fossil fuelsIn a speech Friday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a permanent end to the use of fossil fuels.
At COP28, pressure builds to eliminate fossil fuel useCalls to phase out fossil fuel use are growing louder as the United Nations meets for the COP28 climate conference.
OPEC plans more cuts to boost worldwide oil pricesSaudia Arabia and other OPEC countries plan voluntary cuts in the oil supply that will reach into next year, in an effort to prop up prices.
First flight using 100% sustainable jet fuel crosses the oceanThe U.S. Department of Energy says sustainable aviation fuel can help reduce carbon emissions from flights by up to 70%.
Running low: US strategic oil reserve reaches lowest level in decadesOver 200 million barrels of crude oil have been pulled out by President Joe Biden since the beginning of last year — around 40% of what was stored.
How seawater can be used to generate valuable hydrogen energyThe current process of obtaining hydrogen can emit a lot of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, but scientists have found a new — greener — way.
Biden administration investing $3.5B to strengthen US electric gridThe Department of Energy said the new initiative marks the largest-ever investment in grid infrastructure.
Energy Department offers $400 million for more efficient US buildingsOfficials say bringing existing buildings up to more stringent modern codes could net big energy and emissions savings.
US dam removal project seeks to restore natural habitatsThe hope is to restore habitats for threatened species of fish and the ecosystems that sustain other wildlife.
California lawsuit accuses oil giants of decades of deceptionExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips and BP are among those listed as defendants in the formal complaint.
States incentivize people to switch to geothermal cooling systemsAccording to the Department of Energy, geothermal pumps use up to 50% less electricity than conventional ones, saving carbon emissions and money.
Popular rural energy program faces political uncertaintyHouse Republicans have proposed cutting nearly $500 million from the Rural Energy for America Program, also known as REAP.
Power companies warn of dangerous transformer shortageTransformers are crucial to the grid because they change the voltage of electricity to make it usable.
Could the ban on incandescent bulbs leave some in the dark?New U.S. policy bans incandescent bulbs, but will energy-efficient LEDs leave some Americans in the dark?
This popular light bulb is now banned in the USA new Department of Energy rule means most bulbs sold in the U.S. must be energy-efficient LED bulbs.
Major U.S. power grid warns of highest demand of the yearEastern states are expected to use large amounts of power for cooling this week.
Researchers are using beer wastewater to develop biofuelsGlobal demand for biofuels is set to grow by 28% over 2021 levels by 2026, or about 41 billion liters, according to the International Energy Agency.
The Inflation Reduction Act drives big gains in US renewable energyIn less than a year, there's been a huge boost in demand for residential solar and deployment of new energy manufacturing.
US oil stockpile continues to dwindle, efforts begin to replenishThe Biden administration has announced plans to replenish the supply, but the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level in 40 years.
Test beds help fast-track clean energy tech from idea to marketUniversity of Washington Clean Energy Testbeds are one way of developing technology without being financially burdensome on startups.
Tips to save on your energy bill this summerAmericans spend an average of $137 per month on their energy bill, according to the Energy Information Administration.
Biochar: How converting wood waste can combat climate changeThis company is combatting climate change by turning organic waste into a carbon-rich material called biochar.
Congress debates Biden administration's gas stove energy proposalRepublican lawmakers argue that a proposal to limit gas stove emissions goes too far, but others say new standards are needed.
Spain produced enough renewable energy for a 9-hour workdaySpain has reportedly been making major investments in renewable energy sources, including wind, solar and water.
Biden administration announces new funding to speed up carbon captureThe government wants to help carbon capture along so that it becomes more appealing for businesses.
Criminal cases for killing eagles decline as wind turbine dangers growWind turbines are jeopardizing golden eagle populations already believed to be declining in some areas.
Biden administration announces nearly $11 billion for renewable energyRural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities will be able to apply for funding through two programs.
Usually summers can mean higher gas prices, this year seems differentSome good news from AAA on gas prices this summer: Filling up at the pump might not be as painful as it was in previous years.
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How has Texas maximized its renewable energy production?The Lone Star State, known for its fossil fuel production, has become America’s leader in renewable energy; but the future is in doubt.
Why are gas prices going up, again?The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas in the U.S. is now $3.67, up from $3.45 one month ago, according to AAA.
President Biden offers $450M for clean energy projects at coal minesAs many as five projects nationwide will be funded through the 2021 infrastructure law, with at least two projects set aside for solar farms.
Nations cut oil production, gas prices could increase as a resultOil prices have dropped significantly from last June. Now, major oil-producing nations are hoping by cutting production, prices will increase.
Oil giant Saudi Aramco makes a historic $161B profit in 2022The monster profit by the firm came off the back of energy prices rising after Russia launched its war on Ukraine in February 2022.
Rural counties fight back against push for more wind turbinesThe fight in Tama County, Iowa, is an example of a resistance forming nationwide.
