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Happy New Year! This year, we commit to doubling down and working harder than ever to make major strides toward our clean energy future! We're thrilled that you are joining us!
January 1, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Happy New Year! This year, we commit to doubling down and working harder than ever to make major strides toward our clean energy future! We're thrilled that you are joining us!
While it may have felt like 2025 was a year of backsliding, clean energy is starting to dominate more and more. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/renewables-o...
Renewables Overtake Coal as World's Biggest Source of Electricity
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind produced more electricity during the first half of the year than any other energy resource, including coal. To bullet another massive accomplishment in the...
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December 31, 2025 at 10:25 PM
While it may have felt like 2025 was a year of backsliding, clean energy is starting to dominate more and more. www.goodnewsnetwork.org/renewables-o...
Despite federal headwinds, clean energy is still winning. Learn more with these easy-to-read charts. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Clean energy is still winning. These 10 charts prove it.
Solar and wind are beating new power demand, steelmaking is slowly getting off coal, and more clean energy victories are clear in these charts.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Despite federal headwinds, clean energy is still winning. Learn more with these easy-to-read charts. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Clean energy has faced major challenges from the Trump administration this year, but it's still charging through. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
The year Trump tried and failed to stop clean energy
The Trump administration brought the sledgehammer down on clean energy — but that still wasn't enough to crush it.
www.canarymedia.com
December 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Clean energy has faced major challenges from the Trump administration this year, but it's still charging through. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Looking for good news from the year? Clean energy won big at the ballot box! blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/va-...
The Message Is Clear: Clean Energy Wins at the Ballot Box
“The results of both Governors races reflect that leaders who embrace clean energy as a path to lower bills, reliable power, and economic growth are being rewarded at the ballot box,” said Heather O’N...
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December 27, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Looking for good news from the year? Clean energy won big at the ballot box! blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/va-...
Whether your holiday season is just getting started or if it’s been in full swing for weeks, we hope you’re having a happy and healthy holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Whether your holiday season is just getting started or if it’s been in full swing for weeks, we hope you’re having a happy and healthy holiday season!
A big win in New York late last week! blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/gov...
Gov. Hochul Signs Repeal of “100-Foot Rule” Into Law, Ending Hidden Energy Cost for New Yorkers
Gov. Kathy Hochul today signed into law legislation repealing New York’s “100-foot rule,” a long-standing requirement that had forced existing utility customers to pay $200 million a year to subsidize...
blog.advancedenergyunited.org
December 23, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A big win in New York late last week! blog.advancedenergyunited.org/articles/gov...
What happened in 2025 in clean energy? Here are some of the top stories of the year! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
The 10 biggest clean energy stories of 2025
A so-called energy emergency led to coal plants running past their prime, batteries and EVs had a standout year, and more of this year’s top stories.
www.canarymedia.com
December 23, 2025 at 12:30 AM
What happened in 2025 in clean energy? Here are some of the top stories of the year! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
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🚨 Breaking: Trump halts all offshore wind leases for projects under construction for 'national security "
December 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
🚨 Breaking: Trump halts all offshore wind leases for projects under construction for 'national security "
The stoppage of these projects will mean less reliable, more expensive electricity. It’ll also mean fewer jobs and billions in lost investment. At least a few of the projects were being done in conjunction with major input from the military. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Trump Halts Five Wind Farms Off the East Coast
www.nytimes.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The stoppage of these projects will mean less reliable, more expensive electricity. It’ll also mean fewer jobs and billions in lost investment. At least a few of the projects were being done in conjunction with major input from the military. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/22/c...
Good news. Clean energy is still dominant in the US, despite federal headwinds! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US — despite Trump
Trump spent much of 2025 boosting fossil fuels and blocking renewables, but 92% of new power additions through November were solar, wind, or batteries.
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December 21, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Good news. Clean energy is still dominant in the US, despite federal headwinds! www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Congress allocated money for electric vehicle charging that has now been revoked. Some states are fighting back. apnews.com/article/trum...
16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle chargi...
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December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Congress allocated money for electric vehicle charging that has now been revoked. Some states are fighting back. apnews.com/article/trum...
Solar and wind grew faster than power demand grew in the first three quarters of the year. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Chart: Solar and wind are meeting — and exceeding — new power demand
Through September, the two clean-energy sources outpaced growth in power demand. That trend needs to accelerate for the world to phase out fossil fuels.
www.canarymedia.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Solar and wind grew faster than power demand grew in the first three quarters of the year. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...
Read all about it! A library that runs on clean energy is coming soon to Connecticut! facilityexecutive.com/connecticut-...
Connecticut To Launch Its First All-Electric, Net-Zero Library In 2026 | Energy & Sustainability | FacilityExecutive.com
Running on affordable, resilient, sustainable power, Manchester Public Library will maximize energy savings, reduce strain on the local electric grid. | FacilityExecutive.com
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December 15, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Read all about it! A library that runs on clean energy is coming soon to Connecticut! facilityexecutive.com/connecticut-...
The judge found that stopping the permitting of wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Federal Judge Finds Trump’s Halt on Wind Energy Is Illegal
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December 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The judge found that stopping the permitting of wind projects was "arbitrary and capricious." www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/c...
Elections matter. With a new governor coming to Virginia, goals of advances in clean energy are coming too. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/d...
Democrats revive clean-energy bills as Spanberger prepares to take office • Virginia Mercury
State senator renews push for solar canopies and offshore-wind workforce training after Youngkin vetoes.
virginiamercury.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Elections matter. With a new governor coming to Virginia, goals of advances in clean energy are coming too. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/d...
Elections matter. With a new governor coming to Virginia, goals of advances in clean energy are coming too. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/d...
Democrats revive clean-energy bills as Spanberger prepares to take office • Virginia Mercury
State senator renews push for solar canopies and offshore-wind workforce training after Youngkin vetoes.
virginiamercury.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Elections matter. With a new governor coming to Virginia, goals of advances in clean energy are coming too. virginiamercury.com/2025/12/09/d...
If you're trying to get solar panels before the end of the year to meet the tax credit deadline, go quickly to try to ensure you meet any permitting deadlines! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Homeowners Risk Missing Out on Solar Tax Credits. This Is Why.
There's a rush to install residential solar and battery systems by Dec. 31 to qualify for expiring 30% US tax credits. But lengthy permitting times are jeopardizing the opportunity, installers say.
www.bloomberg.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
If you're trying to get solar panels before the end of the year to meet the tax credit deadline, go quickly to try to ensure you meet any permitting deadlines! www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
More and more farms are turning to agrovoltaics to produce crops and energy simultaneously. Read one story from Puerto Rico! www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
Farmers stunned after unexpected impacts of new solar farm project: 'It's exciting'
One Puerto Rican farmer has developed an agrivoltaics system to both grow coffee and produce solar energy.
www.thecooldown.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
More and more farms are turning to agrovoltaics to produce crops and energy simultaneously. Read one story from Puerto Rico! www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/p...
The Baltimore Ravens will soon install solar panels to help power the stadium! www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
Ravens to bring solar power to M&T Bank Stadium complex
Lumina Solar, based in Baltimore County, will design and install the system.
www.thebanner.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
The Baltimore Ravens will soon install solar panels to help power the stadium! www.thebanner.com/sports/raven...
We know the importance of states for continued clean energy progress. Chaos at the federal level over the last year has shown just how important state leadership is, but we made advancements in many states this year. Donate to help make more progress next year. secure.ngpvan.com/BVJ8Ba3oHECS...
Thank you for supporting Counterspark!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We know the importance of states for continued clean energy progress. Chaos at the federal level over the last year has shown just how important state leadership is, but we made advancements in many states this year. Donate to help make more progress next year. secure.ngpvan.com/BVJ8Ba3oHECS...
Clean energy is cheaper, so if you see something claiming otherwise, remember to look deeper to check out the facts. insideclimatenews.org/news/2911202...
Murdoch Media Wrongly Pinned NJ High Electricity Costs on Clean Energy, Says Watchdog - Inside Climate News
The op-eds and TV segments coincided with the gubernatorial campaign in the Garden State.
insideclimatenews.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Clean energy is cheaper, so if you see something claiming otherwise, remember to look deeper to check out the facts. insideclimatenews.org/news/2911202...
Imagine cheap, abundant, clean energy. The sky is the limit! www.vox.com/climate/4703...
The long, fun list of things we could do with unlimited clean energy
Imagine we had cheap and abundant energy. Some radical ideas are actually within our reach.
www.vox.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Imagine cheap, abundant, clean energy. The sky is the limit! www.vox.com/climate/4703...
Have a meal with clean energy skeptics this Thanksgiving? Here are some facts to bring to the table. about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
Holiday Meal With Green Skeptics? Make These Five Points | BloombergNEF
BloombergNEF has collected five facts illustrating how humanity is moving toward a more renewable and sustainable future.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Have a meal with clean energy skeptics this Thanksgiving? Here are some facts to bring to the table. about.bnef.com/insights/cle...
If you're unsure about whether or not to invest in solar for your home, check out results from people who already have it. Many are netting more energy than expected! electrek.co/2025/11/23/h...
Homeowners share surprising, real-world data after installing solar panels
Homeowners are sharing the results of their home solar systems online — and the real-world data might surprise you!
electrek.co
November 24, 2025 at 9:42 PM
If you're unsure about whether or not to invest in solar for your home, check out results from people who already have it. Many are netting more energy than expected! electrek.co/2025/11/23/h...