United States: Renewables

New York State's 2026 Enacted Budget introduces significant amendments to the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, adjusting greenhouse gas emission reduction timelines, changing accounting methodologies, and extending regulatory deadlines. These revisions will reshape how the state measures climate progress and implements environmental permitting decisions, potentially affecting projects that were previously denied or remain pending approval.

California's Independent System Operator has approved an ambitious 2025-2026 transmission plan to accommodate 45 GW of new solar capacity, while the state grapples with competing priorities between renewable energy expansion and environmental preservation. Major developments include Fervo Energy's successful $1.89 billion IPO for enhanced geothermal systems and significant battery storage projects coming online across the region.

The latest episode of Energized with Foley features a dynamic conversation between Deanna Reitman and Courtney Stephens exploring the technical engine driving today’s energy industry.

The patchwork of carbon pricing regimes across the U.S. and globally has become one of the most consequential – and least discussed – variables in AI data center siting decisions.

As interconnection queues swell and approval timelines stretch to five years or more, data center developers are increasingly turning to behind-the-meter generation to secure reliable power. While natural gas offers the fastest path, its carbon footprint clashes with net-zero commitments. Small modular reactors are emerging as a compelling carbon-free alternative. This article examines the current state of SMR deployment for data centers and the key regulatory considerations developers should keep in mind.

Throughout April 2026, U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright testified before four U.S. House of Representatives and U.S.

Senate Bill 8 expands Kentucky's Public Service Commission from three to five members and establishes new qualification requirements for commissioners, including mandatory legal and technical expertise.

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are reverberating far beyond the immediate theater of armed conflict.

Recent federal, state, and international policy developments have introduced regulatory uncertainty in the low-carbon maritime fuels sector, complicating investment in both fuel production and supporting energy infrastructure.