Feb 10, 2025
DC’s Green Energy Gamble: Massive Grant Cuts Shake Up Federal Funding
Washington, D.C. is set to slash green energy grants as federal funding remains paused, igniting a fierce debate over the future of renewable energy initiatives
In a move stirring controversy among both environmental advocates and fiscal conservatives, Washington, D.C. is preparing to enact significant cuts to its green energy grant programs amid a broader pause in federal funding for renewable projects. The article details how this decision—intended to recalibrate budget priorities—has alarmed clean energy supporters who fear it could stall progress on vital environmental initiatives, while others contend that a more measured approach is necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility. This development highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between immediate economic concerns and long-term environmental sustainability in the nation’s capital. Read more.
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Sep 8, 2025
Musk Corrects Energy Department After It Calls Wind and Solar "Worthless" Without Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy tweeted that wind and solar infrastructure is "essentially worthless when it is dark outside, and the wind is not blowing," prompting Elon Musk to respond with "Um… hello?" and remind them that battery storage systems exist.
Aug 11, 2025
Airline industry struggles to scale sustainable aviation fuel as flagship refinery shuts down and most projects stall.
A Reuters investigation reveals that only a fraction of the 165 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) projects announced over the past decade have materialized, with World Energy’s flagship SAF refinery in California closing, underscoring systemic challenges that leave airlines far from meeting climate targets.