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Constraining U.S. wind and solar deployment could trigger $121 billion in unnecessary energy costs
Energy Policy
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Constraining U.S. wind and solar deployment could trigger $121 billion in unnecessary energy costs

A new economic study estimates that slowing new solar and wind development could add more than $121 billion to U.S. energy costs by 2033 as utilities turn to more expensive alternatives.

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US energy storage has record breaking Q1 2026
Storage & Grid Innovation
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US energy storage has record breaking Q1 2026

U.S. energy storage hit a record quarter, with demand rising from data centers, price volatility, and grid constraints despite policy and permitting challenges.

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State-level permitting cuts solar siting conflict, new database shows
Policy & Regulation
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State-level permitting cuts solar siting conflict, new database shows

Most utility-scale solar projects face little opposition. Conflict is driven more by project size and permitting structure than politics or public sentiment.

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New Tennessee law requires data center owners to pay full electricity, infrastructure costs
Policy & Regulation
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New Tennessee law requires data center owners to pay full electricity, infrastructure costs

Tennessee now requires large data centers to pay for the grid infrastructure they need, aiming to protect households from rising electricity costs.

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New York Solar Hit 5.6 GW
Grid & Infrastructure
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New York Solar Hit 5.6 GW

New York set a new solar generation record, but the state's latest grid outlook shows reliability challenges remain. The issue isn't too much solar. It's the need for more flexible capacity and grid infrastructure.

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Plug-in solar in NE and CA
Distributed Energy
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Plug-in solar in NE and CA

California is moving to legalize plug-in solar, opening a low-cost path for renters and households to generate power without permits or utility approval.

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