Renewable Energy

Stalled spending on electrical grids slows rollout of renewable energy, endangering climate goals

By David McHugh, Associated Press

Stalled spending on electrical grids worldwide is slowing the rollout of renewable energy and could put efforts to limit climate change at risk if millions of miles of power lines aren't added or refurbished in the next few years.

Energy Department invests $325 million in new batteries that can store surplus renewable energy

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Batteries are increasingly being used to store surplus renewable energy to be used later, during times when there is no sunlight or wind. The department says these projects will protect more communities from blackouts and make energy more reliable and…

EU lawmakers approve a deal to raise renewable energy target to 42.5 percent of total consumption by 2030

By Associated Press

European Union lawmakers endorsed a deal Tuesday to raise the share of renewables in the bloc's energy mix, another step to accelerate its green transition away from fossil fuels.

New Zealand is partnering with BlackRock in aim to reach 100 percent renewable electricity

By Nick Perry, Associated Press

The government said it was helping BlackRock launch a $1.2 billion fund to ramp up investments in wind and solar generation, as well as battery storage.

Long-awaited Vietnam energy plan aims to boost renewables, but fossil fuels still in the mix

By Victoria Milko, Associated Press

Experts say the plan will aid the country's transition toward renewable energy and provides more clarity for businesses looking to invest in Vietnam's energy market.

India pauses plans for new coal plants for five years to focus on renewable energy

By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press

The Indian government will not consider any proposals for new coal plants for the next five years and focus on growing its renewables sector, according to an updated national electricity plan released Wednesday evening.

No rolling back clean energy transition, John Kerry says after G-7 talks

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

So much has been invested in clean energy that there can be no rolling back of moves to end carbon emissions, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said Sunday.

G-7 pledges commitments to renewable energy transition as talks wrap up in Japan

By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press

Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner, renewable energy, but set no timetable for phasing out coal-fired power plants.

Vice President Harris promotes renewable energy deal in Georgia visit

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Continuing its efforts to promote renewable energy, the Biden administration on Thursday announced what it says will be the largest community solar effort in U.S. history, enough to power 140,000 homes and businesses in three states.

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the U.S. last year

By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press

Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday.