energy transition

H1 2026 U.S. grid additions show solar plus batteries has become the default project, and gas is the long-lead counterweight

EIA data shows 368 new utility-scale plants in H1 2026, led by 207 solar and 95 batteries. For operators, the focus is shifting to duration, dispatch rights, and contract terms.

AI data centers are cementing natural gas as the U.S. grid's indispensable fuel

Rising AI power demand is reinforcing natural gas's grip on U.S. electricity, with nearly 2,000 gas plants and 3 million miles of pipelines too embedded to disp

Anaergia's 98% revenue jump and BHE Montana's EDAM move signal a maturing energy transition economy

From waste-to-energy to grid coordination, Q2 2026 earnings and deals show the energy transition is delivering measurable commercial results.

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.

Clean energy deals dominate this week: hydrogen, storage, offshore wind, and a major Shell divestiture

Five significant energy transition deals closed in July 2026, spanning green hydrogen, battery storage, offshore wind, and renewable portfolio M&A.

Carbon-free generation spending tops fossil fuels at US utilities for the first time

RMI's Utility Transition Hub finds 2024 carbon-free generation investment hit $14.5B, edging past $13.9B in fossil spending.

Energy transition market set to nearly double to $6 trillion by 2032, with Asia-Pacific driving growth

The global energy transition market is projected to reach nearly $6 trillion by 2032, growing at 11.1% annually, as utilities, industrials, and governments scal

Clean energy investment hits $2.2 trillion in 2026, nearly doubling fossil fuel spending

Global energy investment reaches $3.4T in 2026, with clean energy outpacing fossil fuels nearly two to one, per the IEA's latest report.

Cornerstone Energy Services' 4th Annual Energy Transition Forum tackles reliability, decarbonization, and New England's grid future

Utility leaders, engineers, and regulators met at Cornerstone Energy Services' 4th Annual Energy Transition Forum to address gas planning, winter reliability, a

Solar hit 8.7% of global power in 2025, but fossil fuels still grew alongside it

The Energy Institute's 75th Statistical Review shows renewables breaking records while global fossil fuel demand also rose, complicating energy procurement stra

Energy transition market reaches $3.17 trillion in 2026 as grid connection backlogs stall 1,650 GW of capacity

The global energy transition market hits $3.17T in 2026, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity sits in grid connection queues worldwide.

Energy transition market approaches $3.2 trillion in 2026 as grid bottlenecks emerge as the critical constraint

The global energy transition market hits $3.17T this year, growing at 11.1% CAGR, but 1,650 GW of renewable capacity is stuck waiting for grid connections.

Seven energy transition deals in one week signal a sharp shift in how operators should evaluate power and fuel sourcing

From fusion funding to SAF deals, a burst of energy transition activity is reshaping sourcing options for enterprise power and aviation fuel buyers.

Data Centers Are Emerging as Key Players in Grid Stability

Large computing facilities are shifting from energy consumers to valuable grid stabilizers through demand flexibility

Inflation Reduction Act Can Impact Company Investments

Companies pursuing renewable energy strategies should understand how federal incentives are reshaping investment opportunities and competitive advantage

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is Helping Push a New Era for Renewable Energy

Federal incentives are accelerating the shift toward clean energy while reshaping how companies compete in the power sector

Redefining the Energy Grid Edge Has to Include What’s Beyond the Meter

The energy industry's understanding of where the grid actually ends is expanding far beyond what meters can measure

Technetics Group Announces Extended Partnership with CEA

A 50-year government-industry alliance demonstrates how long-term collaboration accelerates innovation in critical industrial sealing technology

Beyond Fukushima: Nuclear Energy is Critical to Achieve Net Zero

Nations weigh safety concerns against nuclear power's essential role in achieving global climate goals