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Renewable Energy Investment
10 articles from Energy practitioners
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 demand is outrunning the clean energy build: what operators need to know in 2026
Global energy demand grew faster than clean energy additions in 2025, keeping fossil fuels at 86% of supply even as renewables spending hits $2.2T in 2026.
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.
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.
Clean energy investment tops $2 trillion as data centers and security concerns reshape power procurement
Global clean energy investment crossed $2 trillion for the first time in 2024, with data center demand and energy security concerns accelerating the shift.
Global energy investment surges while Washington retreats from climate action
From Norwegian gas fields to Bulgarian battery farms, capital keeps flowing into energy projects even as U.S. climate policy unravels.
Direct Pay Credits are a Game Changer for Renewable Energy and Tax-Exempt Entities
Tax-exempt institutions can now directly claim renewable energy incentives previously out of reach, unlocking billions in clean energy investments
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
New Energy Infrastructure Vs. Extending Fossil Fuel Plants: How Should the Energy Industry Tackle Aging Power-Generation Assets?
Power operators must balance rapid electrification demands against the infrastructure investments needed to prevent widespread grid failures