Electric vehicles (EVs), which have zero emissions, lead to lower air pollution. It is known. Then again, for EVs to meet their full green potential, a clean electric grid must power them. When electrical grids across regions are decarbonized, deeper and faster overall emission reductions are the result. What is newly understood, moreover, is, if […]
Higher gas prices appear to be nudging more shoppers toward electric vehicles, even as broader EV sales growth has cooled. According to the latest U.S. Electric Vehicle Consideration Study from J.D. Power, 26 percent of new-vehicle shoppers said they were “very likely” to consider purchasing an EV in April 2026, up three percentage points from […]
Global EV sales reached 1.6 million units in April 2026, bringing total sales for the year so far to 5.6 million, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Minnesota produced more of its own power in 2025 — most of it from carbon-free sources — as inflation-adjusted electric rates fell slightly from 2024 even as the national average electric bill jumped…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
This round-up brings you the key stories from the energy sector over recent weeks. Top energy news: Electricity consumption growing faster than overall energy demand – WRI: Clean energy systems help absorb shocks; UAE quits OPEC…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Wind, solar, and batteries are more critical than ever as the world faces a fossil fuel crisis, and spring is when these resources hit their stride…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Artificial intelligence is already used across our energy networks, but in the future the technology will play an even more pivotal role that verges on sci-fi…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
Orion Energy Systems, Inc., a provider of energy-efficient LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and maintenance services solutions, today announced that its Orion/Voltrek division has begun work on multiple deployments of EV Charging stations and related infrastructure valued at an estimated $10 million in revenue for the company…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
As energy costs continue to challenge agricultural operations across Minnesota, some farmers are turning to small-scale wind turbines as a solution for reducing expenses and achieving greater energy independence…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE
The state’s shift to a “capped” system means developers are now racing for limited space. The program exceeds its goals for low-income participation, addressing access gaps in the energy transition…READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE