European Union Leaders Divided On How To Curb Soaring Energy CostsThe EU's energy commissioner says the current crisis has made it clear how essential renewable energies, like solar and wind, are for the future.
Farmers Experimenting With Solar Panels To Generate More RevenueIf this sort of farming succeeds, it could help ease competition for land between renewable energy production and agriculture.
New Gas-Powered Cars Will Be A Thing Of The Past By 2035 In CaliforniaCalifornia's Air Resources Board approved a sales ban of all new, gas-powered vehicles by 2035, which could slash the state's emissions.
The World's Relationship With Nuclear Energy Is ChangingThough the idea of nuclear energy has historically been unpopular, the debate has now changed toward a push for more of it.
| Scripps News Staff and Emily Sen
Inflation Reduction Act Pushes Financial Incentives, Reduced CostsThe Inflation Reduction Act offers tax credits and other incentives for switching to cleaner energy alternatives.
North Carolina Brewery Uses Wind Turbine To Make BeerOuter Banks Brewing Station is taking a tip from the Wright brothers and the winds they used to power the world's first plane.
Higher Demand For Air Conditioning Could Further Affect The ClimateIncreasing demand for air conditioning is outpacing supply. This rise in AC use will also affect the climate, which could lead to more heatwaves.
Gas Prices Are Starting To Decrease NationwideAfter weeks of high gas prices, declines nationwide are giving drivers relief.
Oil Companies Cash In Amid High Gas PricesOil companies are set to make even more money than they did in 2008 when global oil prices skyrocketed.
Average U.S. Gasoline Price Falls 32 Cents To $4.54 Per GallonThe average price of diesel dropped 22 cents over two weeks to $5.55 a gallon.
What Makes The U.S. Power Grid So Vulnerable To Blackouts?The U.S. power grid is extensive — and precarious.
Average U.S. Gasoline Price Falls 19 Cents To $4.86 Per GallonThe average price at the pump is down 24 cents over the past month.
Gas Prices Are Dipping Down, But The Trend Might Not Last LongGas prices are slowly slipping down thanks to a drop in oil prices, but experts warn the relief may be temporary.
OPEC Secretary-General Dies, Just Weeks Shy Of DepartureMohammad Barkindo, 63, died late Tuesday in Abuja, a spokesman for Nigeria's petroleum ministry told The Associated Press.
Why Isn't Solar Power More Mainstream?Right now, says the Department of Energy, solar energy provides about 3 percent of American electricity.
Pres. Biden Says Decision On Gas Tax Holiday May Come This WeekPresident Joe Biden said members of his team were to meet this week with CEOs of the major oil companies to discuss rising oil prices.
$5 Gas Is Here: AAA Says Nationwide Average Hits New HighMotorists in some parts of the country, especially California, are paying far above that.
OPEC+ Alliance To Decide Oil Output As U.S. Prices Hit Record HighThe 23-member alliance is meeting Thursday to discuss oil production targets amid reports that Saudi Arabia could be willing to increase output.
Solving Clean Energy's Consistency ProblemScientists are exploring new technologies like artificial intelligence and rechargeable battery storage to make renewable energy more reliable.
Students Build Wind Turbines In Competition Promoting Clean EnergyStudents in elementary school through college are learning the importance of clean energy by building and testing wind turbines.
Summer Heat Expected To Strain Power Grid, Force OutagesEnergy officials warn that high temperatures and a drought that's impacting much of the western U.S. could force widespread power outages this summer.
Explaining Gas Taxes, And Why Gas Prices Can Differ Between StationsGas taxes are calculated based on how many gallons of gas you buy, not how much the gas costs.
Delays, Politics Cause Blowback For U.S. Wind ProjectsSupply chain delays and political blowback have slowed down U.S. wind energy development.
Renewables Take A Bigger Slice Of U.S. EnergyNew clean energy projects, like solar panel arrays and wind power turbines, are increasing the renewable share of U.S. energy.
Drivers Bemoan High Gasoline Prices With No Relief In SightAs the war Russia is waging on Ukraine continues and demand for gas continues to grow, experts are not expecting relief at the pump any time soon.
Surging Fuel Prices Result In Higher Costs For BusinessesThe trucking industry had to navigate the slowdown of the pandemic, only to be knocked down again by skyrocketing fuel prices.
Average U.S. Gasoline Price Jumps 15 Cents To $4.38 Per GallonThe nationwide average is 5 cents below the highest price in history — $4.43, set on March 11.
Farming's Next Frontier: Solar EnergyIndiana's solar industry has been booming. It's projected to grow to be the 4th largest in the U.S. over the next five years.
Illinois Wind Farm Draws Mixed Feelings From Local FarmersAlta Farms Wind Project II is set to operate in Illinois this fall, but residents there aren't all on board with the energy option.
Wind Energy Isn't New, But Opponents May Hinder Its GrowthThough it's cheaper to build and operate new wind plants than run existing coal plants, opponents say the benefits still don't outweigh other cons.
