Tax Oil Companies’ Windfall Profits, Says European Civil Society
European NGOs representing over 40 million citizens have urged the EU to reinstate a windfall tax on oil companies, arguing that firms stand to earn roughly $26 billion from road‑fuel profits in 2026. They cite the temporary solidarity contribution that raised about $30 billion in 2022‑23 and demand that proceeds be earmarked for vulnerable households, energy‑efficiency upgrades, and renewable‑energy deployment. Five member states—Austria, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain—have pressed the European Commission to adopt an EU‑wide levy. The appeal arrives as the bloc confronts a severe energy crisis, with the fossil‑fuel import bill climbing by about $24 billion in the first 44 days of the current conflict.
New Analyses Find Overwhelming Opposition to Wisconsin Data Centers Across the State
New analyses by Sierra Club Wisconsin, the WEBB, Moms Clean Air Force and Healthy Climate Wisconsin reveal that an overwhelming majority of Wisconsinites oppose the construction and cost‑shifting of data centers. In two Public Service Commission cases, 98.5% of comments...
Fast Hydrofoils, Floating Logs, & Canada’s Ferry Electrification Challenge
Canada’s ferry sector is quietly transitioning to electric and hybrid‑electric vessels, with dozens already in service and more under construction. A proposed 34‑knot electric hydrofoil linking Vancouver, Bowen Island and Gibsons showcases the allure of speed and decarbonisation, but its...
LNG Shock, Coal Myths, & The Real Winners On The Grid
The March 2026 Hormuz LNG disruption did not trigger a global coal surge; instead, CREA’s real‑time data show fossil generation fell 1% year‑on‑year, with coal flat and gas down 4%. Outside China, coal dropped 3.5% while solar and wind grew...
CleanTechnica Exclusive: Slim, Design-Focused Jackery Fridgeguard Leaks Ahead of Launch
Jackery is set to launch the Fridgeguard, a ultra‑slim, design‑centric battery that backs up refrigerators and other critical home appliances. The unit can mount vertically, horizontally, or on a wall, and features a paint‑free, VOC‑free recyclable enclosure. Jackery touts "intelligent...
GOTRAX Accord E-Bike: A Practical, Budget-Friendly Ride For Everyday Commuting
The GOTRAX Accord is a budget‑friendly commuter e‑bike priced around $548, targeting everyday riders who need a simple, reliable ride. It features a 350‑watt motor, 36‑volt 10.4 Ah battery and a top speed of 20 mph, delivering up to 40 miles in...
Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a suite of energy bills aimed at lowering electricity rates, improving grid reliability, and accelerating solar and storage deployment. The legislation includes streamlined residential solar permitting, higher energy‑storage targets, and expanded shared‑solar programs that add...
Solar Trade Groups Statements on Passage of the Utility RELIEF Act
The Maryland General Assembly passed the Utility RELIEF Act, doubling the state’s net‑metering capacity from 3 GW to 6 GW and emphasizing rooftop and community solar. The omnibus energy bill now awaits Governor Wes Moore’s signature. Trade groups praised the legislation for providing...
Sierra Club Rallies Public Engagement as Trump EPA Rolls Back Coal Ash Rules
The EPA announced plans to roll back federal coal‑ash disposal standards, a move that could affect more than 133 million cubic yards of waste stored at North Carolina power plants, including 40.2 million cubic yards at Duke Energy’s Roxboro facility. Duke Energy,...
Find The Lego: How Indonesia Can Turn Diesel Generator Retirement Into A Scalable Program
Indonesia’s state utility PLN announced a plan to replace diesel generators at 741 remote sites with solar‑plus‑battery systems. The diesel fleet currently supplies about 2.3 TWh a year, consuming roughly 0.7 billion litres of fuel and costing $700‑$820 million annually. Replacing it would...
The Balance Of Power In The World Is Shifting, & The US Will Be The Biggest Loser
The article contends that the United States is losing its global preeminence after an ill‑planned war in Iran, which exposed America’s strategic unreliability and drained trillions of dollars. A surprise defeat of Viktor Orbán in Hungary and a pending UK‑EU...
$200 Million Heat Pump Program Somehow Slips Through Trump Chopper
A $200 million EPA grant in Colorado, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, is funding the Power Ahead Colorado program to accelerate cold‑climate heat‑pump adoption. The initiative launched the free Colorado Contractor Hub, a marketplace that matches homeowners with vetted installers...
Over 200 New EV Chargers Coming To Ohio
Ohio will receive $51 million in NEVI federal funding, matched by at least $26 million from private investors, to install over 260 new electric‑vehicle chargers across 64 sites. The chargers, each with four ports, will be placed at mainstream retail and travel‑stop...
In This Corner, Trump 2.0: In That Corner, States Rethink How To Reduce Emissions
In 2025 bipartisan policies gave states tools to cut emissions, but President Trump is rolling back federal support, targeting offshore wind, ocean agencies, and renewable incentives. The rollback leaves northeastern states scrambling to meet 2030 net‑zero goals, while Massachusetts and...
Shawnee County “Open for Business” In 3-0 Vote on Utility Solar & Batteries
The Shawnee County Commission voted unanimously (3‑0) to adopt a new utility‑scale solar ordinance, replacing a prior moratorium with a clear permitting framework. The ordinance expands the allowable project size to 640 acres and lifts the ban on battery energy...
