Governments

Reno cut municipal energy use 37% and saved $3.4M through solar, LEDs, and sustainable building upgrades, while expanding outreach and equity programs.

The federal permit that allows Northwest states and some Native nations to trap and kill salmon-eating sea lions in the Columbia River was reapproved late last week.

Gender Snapshot 2025: Progress Is Backsliding

UN Women and UN DESA warn none of the SDG 5 targets are on track; urgent investment in digital access, data, and protections is needed.

Nationals await cost modelling as Coalition again signals opposition to legislated 2030 and 2050 net zero targets in Australia.

Maine Invests $315M in Housing Since 2019

Governor Janet Mills highlights $315M housing investment, 2,100 new units, and economic initiatives in Bangor while warning tariffs raise costs.

U.S. electricity demand will hit record highs in 2025–2026, driven by data centers and electrification. Utilities face capacity, storage, and policy challenges.

If NATO stops Russian oil imports, Moscow’s revenues plunge, prices rise, and energy security challenges accelerate the shift to renewables.

Cities will hold two-thirds of the world’s population by 2050. How will utilities and operators use digital twins, self-healing grids, and cyber-secure data to build resilient—and regenerative—urban-rural systems?

At GasTec 2025, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright made bold claims on gas, nuclear, and net zero. Here’s what holds up — and what doesn’t.

Illinois introduces legislation extending coal plant deadlines for zero-emission targets to 2035, easing business costs but delaying health protections for nearby communities

California Expands Ban on Microbeads and Glitter

California passes AB 823 to extend its microbead ban to glitter, non-rinse-off cosmetics, and cleaning products, closing gaps in microplastic regulation.

Ohio Overhauls Solid Waste and Debris Rules

Ohio’s new law reshapes solid waste and debris rules, adds a withdrawal process for counties, updates fee structures, and strengthens oversight.

Navy Arctic Research Gets IHA Renewal

NOAA renews Navy Arctic research permit for 2025–2026, authorizing limited beluga and ringed seal disturbance with strict safeguards.

UK Reviews Offshore Oil Rig Removal Rules

UK proposes changes to how old oil platforms are dismantled, aiming for safer seas, lower costs, and fewer structures left on the seabed.

SB 567 would pilot gravity-based energy storage in idle wells with leak monitoring, annual testing, and decommissioning safeguards through 2035.

Gov. Beshear outlines Kentucky’s progress in technology, EV charging, healthcare, housing, and recovery as fiscal challenges loom.

EPA’s delay of 2024 methane standards could add millions of tons of emissions, raising health and climate risks, according to EDF testimony and lawsuits.

Policy shifts, tariffs, and rising demand are creating uncertainty for energy leaders. Learn how organizations are planning with confidence.

DOE Approves Commonwealth LNG Exports

DOE authorizes Commonwealth LNG to export 9.5 mtpa to non-FTA nations, advancing U.S. energy dominance but facing supply and climate concerns.

Financing Frontline Resilience with TFFF

The Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) aims to close climate finance gaps by supporting vulnerable communities with scalable, locally driven solutions.

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