Wells Fargo launches internal proxy voting service

The bank’s investment management arm becomes the second major asset manager to ditch third-party proxy advisory firms for a proprietary service.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 30, 2026

New Mexico finalizes rules for clean fuel program, boosting biogas potential

Regulators approved the structure of New Mexico's Clean Transportation Fuel Program on Thursday. It will be the fourth state clean fuel program in the country when it goes into effect on April 1.

By Jacob Wallace • Jan. 30, 2026

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The evolution of the voluntary carbon credit market

Companies are increasingly relying on carbon credits to cut their emissions and meet climate goals, despite a dynamic regulatory environment and increased ESG scrutiny.

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With Vineyard Wind ruling, four of five offshore wind projects win relief from Trump freeze

Project developers said despite their outreach, the government “refused to discuss the supposedly new information about national security impacts” cited as the reason for halting construction, or what they might do to mitigate them.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 29, 2026

Vycarb inks new deals to scale in 2026: Exclusive

The ocean-based carbon removal startup has expanded its partnerships and funding and is eyeing a path to commercial applications.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 28, 2026

New Jersey governor orders state to accelerate solar, storage and virtual power plants

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was sworn in Tuesday, also ordered regulators to study how to “modernize” the traditional electric utility business model, including by making utility profits “less dependent on capital spending.”

By Robert Walton • Jan. 27, 2026

Sam Altman-backed Exowatt launches arm to power data centers with clean energy

The company said “ExoRise” will lean on land, power and its proprietary solar and battery technology to provide data centers with reliable power around the clock.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 26, 2026

US solar manufacturing momentum affected by shifting tax credits

The U.S. can now produce every major component of the solar and storage supply chain, with multiple facilities opening in recent years. Yet conflicting political priorities and federal policies are creating headwinds for the sector.

By Michelle No • Updated Jan. 26, 2026

Charm Industrial inks CO2 removal deal with TD Bank

The deal will expand the startup’s operations to Canada and provide the bank with 44,000 metric tons of biochar and bio-oil removal credits over 10 years.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 23, 2026

Google sees CO2 batteries as large-scale way to store renewable energy

The batteries would do the work of lithium-ion batteries but on a much bigger scale to give its largest data centers backup power, the company says.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 21, 2026

Google inks PPAs to power data centers with carbon-free energy

The power purchase agreements with Clearway Energy Group will provide power to Google’s data centers across three power markets.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Jan. 23, 2026

CleanCapital nabs $300M in debt financing for portfolio growth

French infrastructure investor Infranity will provide the financing, which CleanCapital CEO Thomas Byrne said will allow the company to build out its portfolio through 2028-29.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2026

New York Gov. Hochul expands state’s nuclear aspirations to 8-GW fleet

On Tuesday, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul called for adding 5 gigawatts of nuclear capacity to the state’s 3.4-GW fleet. The state’s new energy plan cast nuclear as key to its reliability and decarbonization goals. 

By Robert Walton • Jan. 16, 2026

Microsoft signs record soil carbon removal deal to cut emissions

The agreement with Indigo Ag will remove 2.85 million metric tons of carbon dioxide for the tech giant, which is the largest soil carbon removal by tonnage to date, the agricultural tech company said.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 15, 2026

AI, tech expand career options for women in supply chain

Emerging technologies require new processes and operating models, creating a “huge opportunity” for women in the sector, says Berenice Vettore, global chief quality officer at The Estée Lauder Cos.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 15, 2026

Bain signs first direct air capture carbon removal deal with 1PointFive

The consulting firm purchased 9,000 metric tons of carbon removal credits, to be delivered over a three-year period, in a bid to meet its sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 13, 2026

GM expects a total charge of $7.1B in Q4 as it shifts from EVs

The automaker cited slowing demand and the termination of consumer tax incentives for its North America strategy realignment.

By Eric Walz • Jan. 13, 2026

SEC director backs investment advisers using AI for proxy voting

The agency’s Investment Management Division Director Brian Daly called a scenario where agentic artificial intelligence is utilized to give proxy voting advice “a near-term reality.”

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 12, 2026

Meta inks trio of nuclear deals to support AI ambitions

The tech giant announced deals with nuclear power providers TerraPower, Oklo and Vistra that are expected to yield 6.6 gigawatts of capacity by 2035.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 9, 2026

Rooftop solar is booming, but not in the communities that need it most

Prioritize community-led promotions and education strategies to have far-reaching impacts, writes Planno CEO Daniel Domingues.

By Daniel Domingues • Jan. 9, 2026

4 trends that will shape ESG in 2026

After an eventful 2025, the next year holds further regulatory changes and a growing disclosure landscape, as companies quiet on sustainability talks.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Jan. 8, 2026

Blackstone buys environmental services platform ATG from Morgan Stanley

The private equity giant called Alliance Technical Group a “clear market leader in emissions testing and monitoring” that would help serve a broad range of clients.

By Zoya Mirza • Jan. 7, 2026

Energy-as-a-service provider Redaptive closes $216M financing for novel securitization

The company said the deal, which was underwritten and structured by Deutsche Bank, is the first securitization backed by EaaS contracts.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 6, 2026

Ørsted, Equinor challenge Trump administration’s offshore wind stop work order

The December stop work order is estimated to be costing the 700-MW Revolution Wind project at least $1.44 million per day, project attorneys alleged.

By Diana DiGangi • Jan. 6, 2026

Alphabet acquires clean energy developer Intersect for $4.75B

The acquisition follows a prior partnership between Google and Intersect and represents a new tactic being adopted by the tech giant’s parent company in its decarbonization journey.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 5, 2026

Transportation company Trimac begins Hyundai hydrogen truck pilot

The data collected will aid carriers in building knowledge of hydrogen systems.

By Larry Avila • Jan. 5, 2026