Today’s news
Epstein Claimed He Lobbied Congress to Defund Cold Fusion Research
Federal files reveal emails where Epstein boasted of personally intervening to end funding for the promising clean energy technology

Iran War Disrupts Global Energy System, Sparking Renewable Energy Debate
Experts see opportunity for countries to boost domestic renewable power amid supply chain disruptions and soaring fuel prices
Balcony Solar Gains Momentum Across State Legislatures
Bipartisan bills aim to boost adoption of DIY solar systems in over half of U.S. states
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
New Marine Energy Tech Tested at UW Lab
Researchers simulate collisions between turbines and marine wildlife to improve safety.
Mar. 6, 2026
Berkeley Lab Develops Noise-Powered Computing Design for Energy-Efficient AI
New thermodynamic computing approach uses heat and random electron vibrations to perform complex AI tasks at a fraction of traditional power costs.
Mar. 6, 2026
Thermodynamic Computing Breakthrough Promises Energy-Efficient AI
Researchers propose design and training framework for thermodynamic neural networks that could drastically reduce energy requirements of machine learning.
Mar. 6, 2026
New Solar Rules Could Affect Herndon High School's Energy Savings
Fairfax County Public Schools faces challenges expanding rooftop solar projects due to changes in Dominion Energy regulations.
Mar. 5, 2026
Minnesota to Name Community Solar Garden Program After 'Solar Godmother' Melissa Hortman
The state legislature plans to honor the former Speaker Emerita for her pioneering work in clean energy and solar power.
Mar. 5, 2026
Xcel Energy to partially close northern Colorado highways for turbine transport
Slow-moving trucks carrying generators and turbines will impact traffic on I-25, US-287, and CO-66 over the next two months.
Mar. 4, 2026
DARPA Seeks Non-Rigid Military Batteries for Uncrewed and Wearable Systems
Promethean Clay program aims to develop flexible energy storage with enhanced thermal resilience and safety.
Mar. 4, 2026
Abandoned Coal Mines Turned Into Energy Storage
Oak Ridge National Lab develops models to assess converting mines to underground pumped storage hydropower.
Mar. 4, 2026
University of Denver partners with Pivot Energy on off-site solar to reach carbon neutral by 2030
A 3.2-megawatt solar field north of Denver is the first of several off-site arrays DU is buying into as part of its 2030 carbon-neutrality goal.
Mar. 3, 2026
SwRI Upgrades Facilities for Expanded Subsurface Safety Valve Testing
Enhancements enable testing for carbon capture and storage applications
Mar. 3, 2026
Midwest Agrivoltaics Costs and Benefits Evaluated in New Study
Research team finds 'win-win' opportunities for soybean farmers and solar developers in semi-arid regions.
Mar. 3, 2026
Midwest Agrivoltaics Costs, Benefits Under Study
New research examines the agricultural and economic trade-offs of integrating solar photovoltaics with crops across the Midwest.
Mar. 3, 2026
LSU Launches Program to Help Communities Navigate Energy Transition
New initiative aims to support local leaders as renewable and carbon capture projects rapidly emerge across the Southeast.
Mar. 3, 2026
Wolf River Electric Expands Ultraviolet Fluorescence Solar Inspection Services in the Midwest
Advanced UVF diagnostics deliver material-level insights for reliable solar asset management
Mar. 3, 2026
Albany Hydroelectric Project Faces Regulatory Hurdles
City seeks to surrender federal license and obtain 'small conduit exemption' for aging generator
Mar. 2, 2026
Report Calls for Increased Investment in Fusion Energy Diagnostics
Experts identify critical innovations needed to advance fusion energy and plasma technologies in the U.S.
Mar. 2, 2026
Ammonia-to-Hydrogen Tech Advances Support Decarbonization
Industrial-scale ammonia crackers are reaching commercial maturity, enabling the power sector to utilize hydrogen for clean energy.
Mar. 2, 2026
Largest Energy Storage Facility in Massachusetts Approved for Everett
The new battery storage system will be part of a wider mixed-use development project at the former ExxonMobil tank farm site.
Mar. 2, 2026
Stanford's Electric Farm, Palo Alto's New Community Center Open
The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm now produces more energy than it consumes, while Palo Alto's Bryant Community Center offers new resources for seniors and teens.
Mar. 2, 2026
California Faces Heat Pump Adoption Challenge Amid High Power Bills
State aims for 6 million heat pumps by 2030, but residential electricity prices are a major obstacle.