May 31, 2025
U.S. Clean Energy Surpasses Fossil Fuels for Third Straight Month
U.S. clean energy sources outpaced fossil fuels in electricity generation for the third consecutive month, driven by record solar output and rising natural gas prices.
For the third month in a row, clean energy sources—including solar, wind, hydro, and nuclear—produced more electricity than fossil fuels in the U.S. In May 2025, clean energy accounted for over 50% of the nation’s electricity, bolstered by a 19% year-over-year increase in solar generation. This shift was further influenced by a 77% spike in natural gas prices, prompting utilities to favor more cost-effective renewable sources. The trend underscores a significant transition in the U.S. energy landscape, highlighting the growing dominance of renewables in the power 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.