May 21, 2025
Maryland Passes Landmark Energy Bills to Boost Renewables and Cut Costs
Governor Wes Moore has signed two major energy bills that will expand battery storage, standardize solar project approvals, and address rising energy costs across Maryland.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Next Generation Energy Act and the Renewable Energy Certainty Act into law, marking a significant step toward clean energy reform in the state. The former aims to increase in-state power generation and battery storage, improving grid resilience, while the latter establishes consistent siting standards for commercial solar projects—streamlining approval and overriding restrictive local zoning laws. These legislative moves come ahead of anticipated electricity rate hikes in June and reflect Maryland’s push for affordability, equity, and a more reliable renewable energy infrastructure. 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.