Trade, policy ‘headwinds’ push First Solar to boost US production

The Arizona-based solar module manufacturer commissioned its newest facility in August and plans to add 3.7 GW in annual finishing capacity by next December.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 5, 2025

Michigan bets on mass timber to build economy, cut carbon footprint

The state will offer money, guidance and technical assistance as demand increases for the alternative building material.

By Matthew Thibault • Nov. 5, 2025

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The landscape for ESG continues to shift, as U.S. exits from major climate agreements and organizations are juxtaposed with states forging ahead with their own climate disclosure laws.

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US has onshored full solar supply chain: SEIA

With Corning’s Michigan silicon ingot and wafer factory online, the U.S. can now produce all major components.

By Diana DiGangi • Nov. 3, 2025

Microsoft inks deal to remove atmospheric CO2 using mine waste

Canada-based carbon removal company Arca will remove 300,000 metric tons of CO2 for the tech company through a process called industrial mineralization.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 31, 2025

General Motors cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

The automaker cites cooling demand of electric vehicles for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 in the process.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 30, 2025

New direct air capture filters pull emissions from building HVAC

Researchers have developed direct air capture filters that can absorb carbon emissions from building ventilation systems while improving energy efficiency.

By Joe Burns • Oct. 30, 2025

$1.6B in clean energy investments were rolled back in September: E2

More than $24 billion in clean energy investment has been withdrawn so far this year, according to E2. The group said $11 billion in new projects were announced over the same period.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 29, 2025

Google bets on sustainable investments, deals to slash rising emissions

The search engine and tech conglomerate has committed to a spate of climate-focused initiatives in a bid to cut emissions and make progress towards its sustainability goals.

By Zoya Mirza , Lamar Johnson • Updated March 18, 2026

Wind PPA prices rising faster than solar under Trump administration

New tariffs could add another 10% to 15% to power purchase agreement prices in the months to come, a Trio analyst said.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 28, 2025

Google, NextEra Energy to revive nuclear plant to boost clean energy generation

The companies plan to revive the Duane Arnold Energy Center by 2029 to support Google’s growing cloud and AI infrastructure in Iowa.

By Zoya Mirza • Updated Oct. 28, 2025

Microsoft, UNDO ink third carbon removal deal — their biggest yet

The tech giant has purchased 28,900 metric tons of permanent carbon removal from the climate tech company, which uses enhanced rock weathering for carbon sequestration.

By Zoya Mirza • Oct. 27, 2025

Wholesale food distributor UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project to date

Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project atop a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2025

Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs

New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.

By Hollie Stephens • Oct. 24, 2025

GM CFO expects EV demand to stabilize despite ‘choppy’ market

The automaker has already seen a “significant pullback” in EV demand in October, CFO Paul Jacobson said — but GM expects the market to stabilize in 2026. 

By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2025

Torch Clean Energy taps Fluence for 640 MWh battery at Arizona solar plant

Torch’s “Winchester” project will have 160 MW of solar and is expected to be online in 2027 to support regional grid balancing and forecast load growth, the company said.

By Robert Walton • Oct. 22, 2025

Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron

Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 21, 2025

States sue EPA over canceled Solar for All grants

In the third lawsuit filed about the grants this month, 22 states and the District of Columbia contend the agency illegally revoked $7 billion in clean energy funds awarded to local governments.

By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 20, 2025

State AGs probe Big Tech’s use of renewable energy certificates

Republican attorneys general from 16 states sent letters to Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft last month questioning claims the companies had made about their energy consumption and emissions reductions.

By Lamar Johnson • Oct. 17, 2025

California to invest $226M in offshore wind ports amid federal cuts

State and industry leaders argued that the funds are needed to establish California as a hub for floating offshore wind.

By Emma Penrod • Oct. 16, 2025

How companies can rely on smart packaging to cut food waste, emissions: Elopak CEO

Advancements in packaging infrastructure can help reduce food loss and waste, which make up around 10% of global GHG emissions, says Elopak’s Thomas Körmendi.

By Thomas Körmendi • Oct. 15, 2025

Interior denies canceling largest solar project in US after axing review

A U.S. Department of the Interior spokesperson said the agency canceled a broad environmental review grouping together seven individual projects that make up the 6.2-gigawatt Esmeralda 7 project, but could review each one individually.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 15, 2025

EV incentives dry up, costs stay high

Analysts say hybrid and plug-in hybrid growth will help offset declining pure-EV sales, giving dealers time to recoup charging and training investments.

By Alysha Webb • Oct. 14, 2025

Amid policy pressures, clean energy investment is diversifying: Crux

Data from the first half of this year shows clean energy investment continuing to increase, but changing in shape, said Crux CEO Alfred Johnson.

By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 14, 2025

Amazon to use mass timber-built delivery facility as sustainability lab

The e-commerce and tech giant aims to use the Elkhart, Indiana delivery facility as a lab for construction and facilities practices that generate a lower carbon footprint.

By Lamar Johnson • Updated Oct. 16, 2025

Climate Week NYC 2025: Perspectives on prioritizing sustainability in a politicized environment

As federal climate policy has largely reversed, more than 900 events were held at the annual summit to discuss the latest trends and innovations in climate and corporate sustainability.

By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Oct. 10, 2025