This report discusses the EU's clean energy transition plans, highlighting how circular economy strategies and sustainable resource management can support strategic autonomy while being Paris-compatib...

Any savings from derailing the clean-energy transition would be swamped quickly by its costs.

Over one gigawatt (GW) of solar power was added in 2024 alone, driven by government policies for renewable energy projects. Credit: dee karen / Shutterstock.com. Coal-fired electricity generation in the Philippines is expected to decline for the first time since...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, March 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- The SEforALL Global Forum has witnessed groundbreaking commitments totalling over USD 900 million to scale energy access and drive the clean energy transition. Moreover, key global partners announced initiatives aimed at accelerating clean...

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The reactivation of Michigan’s Palisades Nuclear Generating Station represents a pivotal moment in the state’s clean energy transition. With an $800 million megawatt capacity, enough to power 800,000…

Alexandra Maersk is 6th vessel in Maersk’s owned fleet that can sail on methanol in its main and auxiliary engines.

Consumers Energy had previously established a plan to retire the J.H. Campbell coal-fired power plant, a process developed in collaboration with regulators and other stakeholders over several years. This planned decommissioning was intended as part of a broader strategy to transition to cleaner energy sources and ensure grid stability. The company's intentions were to move away from coal-fired generation. The Trump administration intervened, declaring what many considered a questionable “energy emergency” to compel the plant to remain operational. The administration's stated rationale was to guarantee “reliable and affordable energy” and safeguard the electrical grid. This action drew widespread criticism as an unwarranted intrusion into a meticulously planned transition, seen by many as an attempt to force Consumers Energy to continue operating an outdated and costly facility. Federal officials expressed concerns about energy security, implying that renewable energy sources were not dependable. Groups such as Consumers Energy and the Sierra Club maintain that the plant’s retirement was part of a sound and pre-approved plan, and that keeping it running is unnecessary and detrimental, potentially burdening customers. The Michigan Public Service Commission voiced concerns over the potential increase in costs for Michigan residents and businesses, aiming to mitigate these increases in conjunction with MISO and Consumers. Local officials in Port Sheldon Township were not informed of the change and had planned a public event concerning the plant’s closure, illustrating a lack of local engagement. MISO, the grid operator, had previously determined that the plant’s retirement would not compromise grid reliability, directly contradicting the federal action. Environmental organizations portray the situation as a conflict between a planned shift toward cleaner energy and a politically motivated effort to maintain a polluting facility. The Trump administration's intervention may lead to higher energy costs for Michigan consumers and businesses. Kalamazoo County has initiated legal action against the administration regarding a rescinded grant, indicating broader opposition to federal policies. The issue underscores the existing political divisions regarding energy policy and the transition away from fossil fuels.

Wind turbines have overtaken gas as Britain’s biggest source of electricity as the Government pushes ahead with plans to make the nation more reliant on renewable energy.

Xi Commits China to Tougher Climate Targets: President Xi pledged deeper emissions cuts and accused the U.S. of trade protectionism. New York Puts Pressure on Asset Managers: NYC demands climate transition plans by June from firms like BlackRock. Mastercard Builds...

Southeast Asia’s shift to clean energy is entering a turbulent phase marked less by ambition and more by the struggle to build resilience against geopolitical, financial and systemic risks, a survey by Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS) suggests. The...