Microsoft inks long-term PPA for Washington solar project

Cypress Creek Energy said Microsoft will receive electricity and environmental products from its Ostrea Solar project, which is now ready to begin operating commercially.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 4, 2026

Google-Fervo geothermal deal underscores baseload power scarcity, analysts say

Key risks remain, however, including “first-of-a-kind execution,” interconnection bottlenecks, capital intensity and competing technology paths, according to a research note from financial services company William Blair.

By Diana DiGangi • Sept. 4, 2026

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The ESG landscape in the U.S. continues to shift, as federal agencies' efforts to recalibrate their approach to sustainability are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.

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Fewer than 25% of enterprises have scaled AI successfully

Not knowing how to measure a project’s success or when to shut it down can keep companies from finding success, Gartner data found.

By Paige Gross • Sept. 4, 2026

Three legal challenges to building a global carbon market for companies

As the global carbon market enters a critical stage, companies should prepare for a changing environment, a Morgan Lewis partner says.

By Levi McAllister • Sept. 3, 2026

Microsoft noise lawsuit is latest in legal wave hitting data center operations

One of the tech giant's data centers emits a hard-to-measure, low-level hum that Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, residents allege is a nuisance that’s hurting property values.

By Robert Freedman • Sept. 2, 2026

Electricity use spurring data centers’ growing water footprint: Ceres

While data centers’ massive direct water use has come under scrutiny, the electricity that powers them consumes even more of the resource, according to a new report from the sustainability nonprofit.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 31, 2026

Trump’s energy policy could cost US 540 GW of renewables, says NRDC

“We lose more than half of everything that we expected to be able to build with the combination of market forces and proactive policy,” said Amanda Levin, NRDC’s director of policy analysis.

By Diana DiGangi • Aug. 27, 2026

Meta settles landmark child privacy case for up to $18B

The proposed settlement with multiple states, districts and territories would also create new rules for users under 18. Meta is calling on fellow platforms YouTube and TikTok to implement similar rules.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 26, 2026

Microsoft, Qcells expand partnership to power growing AI infrastructure

Under the expanded partnership, the tech giant will fund the power it needs for new data center infrastructure.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 25, 2026

Tesla looks to build $10B solar cell manufacturing site in Texas

The automaker is evaluating multiple states for Project Crystal Sun. The Fort Bend County site would create more than 9,712 jobs and begin construction as soon as this year.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 21, 2026

Best Buy achieves zero waste goal at supply chain facilities

The consumer electronics giant said 29 of its supply chain facilities were certified zero waste and meet requirements for a resource use and efficiency certification.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 20, 2026

Microsoft signs offtake deal for wastewater-based carbon removal

The deal with climate startup Crew Carbon will lean on its wastewater alkalinity enhancement technology to permanently remove carbon dioxide emitted by wastewater plants.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 19, 2026

Executives put the spotlight on AI’s reliability issue

Only 35% of leaders say AI consistently delivers business outcomes, earns regulator confidence and allows control, according to a report from HFS Research and TCS.

By Makenzie Holland • Aug. 18, 2026

Bank of America pledges $250B toward updating US infrastructure

BofA will lend, bank, invest in and advise on projects such as data centers, power generation and transportation.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Aug. 17, 2026

Why recycled polyester isn’t solving fashion’s climate, waste crisis: report

New analysis from Textile Exchange and SCS Consulting Services found that high transport-related emissions and coal-powered grids and factories are dampening the benefits of recycled polyester.

By Lauren Schenkman • Aug. 14, 2026

Lego leans on renewable energy to cut operational emissions

The toy manufacturer said it has taken several steps at its facilities to cut down on scope 1 and 2 emissions.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 13, 2026

Video gamers give 110-MW Texas solar project a financing boost

“Fractionalized” virtual power purchase agreements and renewable energy certificate transactions can help underwrite clean energy projects, particularly in volatile energy markets, an executive involved in the transaction said in an interview.

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 13, 2026

Google inks deal to source entire output from RWE’s Oklahoma solar project

Energy produced at the 155 MW Crooked Creek Solar project will help power the tech giant’s operations in the Southwest Power Pool market and provide locally sourced electricity to the regional grid.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 12, 2026

CEOs eye job cuts as AI adoption grows

The trend is underscoring employee concerns about their long-term stability, according to a Businessolver survey.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 12, 2026

Revamping legacy data centers could help meet AI’s energy, load growth: Pado

Pado AI CEO Wannie Park discusses how the data center conversation has evolved and how older systems could help ease the load growth projections.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 10, 2026

Employers may not be training workers well enough for widespread AI disruption

Advanced skills, such as managing AI agents, do not tend to be the focus of employer training, The Conference Board said in a report.

By Kathryn Moody • Aug. 7, 2026

American Airlines completes first commercial flight with eSAF

The airline said the electro sustainable aviation fuel-powered flight marked “the first delivery of SAF made without biobased feedstocks to a commercial airport in the U.S.”

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 7, 2026

Sustainability data has become essential in evaluating real estate assets. A new deal seeks to boost access.

ESG data management and software company Measurabl has inked a partnership with fintech platform Inveniam to help companies better evaluate commercial real estate assets.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 6, 2026

Dominion offshore wind project cost rises nearly $300M

The increase is due to revised network upgrade costs assigned by the PJM Interconnection, tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in April and updated turbine installation projections, executives said.

By Brian Martucci • Aug. 4, 2026

Most US companies lack mature AI governance frameworks

Companies are spending on governance, but aren't fully prepared as agentic AI spreads, a Schellman report found.

By Paige Gross • July 31, 2026