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U.S. wind and solar output climbed 10% in the first half of 2026, outpacing coal and nuclear despite federal headwinds

Wind and solar hit 20% of U.S. electricity generation through June 2026, surpassing both coal and nuclear even as federal incentives expire.

US power sector CO2 emissions jumped 4% in 2025, just as SBTi opens its net-zero standard for comment

US power sector emissions rose 4% in 2025, driven by coal and data center demand, as SBTi launches its second public consultation on a new net-zero standard.

Westinghouse files for IPO as utilities race to lock in nuclear, coal, and data-centre power capacity

A burst of utility-sector deals in late July 2026 signals that enterprise energy procurement teams face tightening supply across nuclear, coal, and grid infrast

Renewables surpass coal, oil, and gas as the largest source of new global energy supply in 2025

Ember data shows renewables led global energy supply growth in 2025, with solar up 30% and clean power meeting all new electricity demand.

Solar surpasses coal globally as US installations keep climbing in 2026

Solar power has crossed a milestone, outgenerating coal worldwide in H1 2026, even as US policy shifts toward fossil fuels.

Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone

In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.