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PJM Interconnection, the largest U.S. grid operator, has proposed a plan to address data centers causing rising utility bills for other customers in its 13-state region. The plan shifts responsibility to states and regulated utilities to enforce measures requiring data centers to secure necessary resources.

Base Power, a Texas-based home battery startup, has raised another $1 billion, increasing its valuation from $4 billion to $13 billion. The latest funding round was led by Ribbit, Addition, and Valor Equity Partners.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency improperly terminated $20B in 'green bank' financing, potentially leading to a Supreme Court case over a Trump administration action against a Biden-era climate program.

Valar Atomics, a microreactor developer with ties to the Trump administration, has raised $1 billion in Series B funding as investors anticipate regulatory changes under the White House. The startup is positioned to benefit from an overhaul of nuclear regulations that could enable significant atomic projects.

Data centers have become a key issue in Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor, which is scheduled for August 11. The topic, which was previously overlooked by residents, is now central to the election due to debates over their energy sources.

Massachusetts is embracing backyard homes as a solution to housing and climate challenges. Marsha Gleason and her husband sold their Northborough home to downsize using their backyard as a new living arrangement.

Geothermal company Zanskar acquired a failing New Mexico power plant in 2024. The plant's shallow wells were rapidly losing heat, causing operational difficulties.

The Crisis Nursery in Urbana, Illinois, provides care for children of parents facing emergencies such as homelessness or domestic violence. The 45-year-old nonprofit struggles with funding but has managed to create a solution despite these challenges.

Virginia, facing increased energy demand from its data centers which could lead to higher power costs and more fossil fuel plants, is exploring ways to integrate solar energy with farming. The state is also experiencing rapid farmland loss, prompting efforts to address both issues through innovative land use solutions.

New York challenges the claim that solar power projects are consuming farmland, with evidence showing this is not true. Opponents in rural U.S. areas argue utility-scale solar arrays are seizing valuable farmland, but data contradicts this.

California generated 51% of its electricity from solar panels in May, setting a global first. The Trump administration noted the sun's intermittency, but solar energy continued breaking records worldwide.

Antora Energy raised $550 million to develop heat-storing batteries for powering data centers and factories. The Series C funding was co-led by G2 Venture Partners and another venture capital firm.

Construction has begun on a $1.7 billion solar and battery storage project in Texas, where Panamint Capital is converting existing coal mining land into a 1.2-gigawatt clean energy hub. The Big Rooter Power solar farm is located in Bremond.

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has secured an additional $1 billion to advance its nuclear fusion reactor project. Workers at the company's northeast Massachusetts headquarters are assembling components, including large magnets, for its first fusion reactor.

The Trump administration has banned the import and domestic use of new foreign-made power inverters due to national security concerns. This policy may disrupt planned solar, wind, and battery installations, which constitute most new energy projects.

The US clean energy transition is expected to continue through 2030, but faces uncertainty afterward. President Donald Trump has taken actions to undermine climate solutions since returning to the White House.

Indiana, historically reliant on coal, has transitioned to clean energy with significant solar installations and coal plant closures. However, EPA proposals to sustain coal operations could threaten the state's drinking water.

The Trump administration is attempting to fulfill the coal industry's demands, potentially prolonging the industry's survival while imposing financial and environmental costs on U.S. citizens. These efforts may be challenged legally unless changed.

The article discusses affordable home battery solutions, suggesting portable, DIY systems as an alternative to traditional energy storage. It highlights the growing popularity of energy storage paired with rooftop solar in the U.S.

A solar-powered electric vehicle carshare program, CommunityEV Carshare, has launched in four lower-income Massachusetts neighborhoods, offering eligible drivers discounted hourly access to shared vehicles for errands and appointments.