Energy News Digest – July 28, 2025
Low-Carbon Power Set to Overtake Fossil Fuels for the First Time Global electricity generation from low-carbon sources is on track to surpass fossil fuels for the first time, driven by record renewable energy deployment and declining costs for solar and wind technologies. Nearly three-quarters of global electricity growth now comes from renewables, with solar now […]
Energy News Digest – July 27, 2025
Low-Carbon Power Set to Overtake Fossil Fuels for the First Time For the first time, global electricity generation from low-carbon sources—including renewables and nuclear—is projected to surpass that from fossil fuels. This milestone reflects accelerating investments in wind, solar, and other clean energy technologies, signaling a potential turning point in the world’s energy transition [1]. […]
Energy News Digest – July 26, 2025
World Court Rules Wealthy Nations Must Cut Emissions as Renewables Become Dominant and Cheaper The International Court of Justice declared that wealthy countries are obligated to reduce emissions or face potential reparations, marking a pivotal moment in climate policy. Two major UN-backed reports found that around 90% of new renewable energy projects globally are now […]
Energy News Digest – July 25, 2025
US Renewable Energy Capacity Poised to Overtake Natural Gas by 2029 A review of new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission data shows that nearly 96% of new US electrical generating capacity added in the first third of 2025 came from solar and wind, with solar accounting for 87% of new capacity in April alone. If current […]
Energy News Digest – July 24, 2025
UN Reports Global Renewable Energy Hits Cost Tipping Point The United Nations announced that the global transition to renewable energy has reached a “positive tipping point,” with solar and wind now significantly cheaper than fossil fuels—solar is 41% cheaper, and wind is 53% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel sources[1]. In 2024, renewables accounted for […]
Energy News Digest – July 23, 2025
Meta Signs 650 MW Solar Deal to Power Data Centers Meta Platforms has secured two major solar energy agreements with AES Corporation, adding 650 megawatts of clean power for its data centers in Texas and Kansas. This move supports Meta’s goal of reaching 100% renewable energy for all U.S. data centers by 2030 and is […]
Energy News Digest – July 22, 2025
President Trump’s Megalaw Expected to Curtail Wind and Solar Growth Analyses of President Donald Trump’s recently enacted “megalaw” indicate a sharp decline in wind and solar power development, with forecasts projecting up to a 59% reduction in new clean power capacity over the next decade as tax credits phase out and regulatory hurdles grow[1]. Clean […]
Energy News Digest – July 21, 2025
India Adds Record 22 GW of Renewables in First Half of 2025 India installed a record 22 GW of new renewable energy capacity in the first six months of 2025, marking a significant acceleration in its clean energy deployment and reinforcing its commitment to meet ambitious climate goals. This surge is fueled by extensive investments […]
Energy News Digest – July 20, 2025
President Trump Signs Law Rolling Back Clean Energy Tax Credits President Trump signed a budget reconciliation package on July 4, 2025, that significantly rolls back clean energy tax credits originally passed under the Inflation Reduction Act. The new law requires most wind and solar projects to begin service by 2027 to qualify for credits, phases […]
Energy News Digest – July 19, 2025
U.S. Utilities Accelerate Renewable Projects as Tax Credit Deadlines Loom A new one-year safe harbor period established by the recently passed Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is prompting major U.S. utilities—including Xcel Energy, WEC Energy Group, and CMS Energy—to accelerate wind and solar project timelines in order to qualify for federal tax credits before […]