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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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.
Jul 28, 2025
New York Projects Clean Energy Targets Will Be Missed Without Major Adjustment
New York’s freshly released energy plan warns the state will miss its climate mandates—such as powering 70% of its grid with renewables by 2030—unless grid upgrades, storage, and project deployment accelerate sharply.