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Biden Sets Ambitious GHG Target Amid Trump Plans

In December 2024, President Joe Biden's administration set an ambitious target to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 61% to 66% by 2035, compared to 2005 levels. This goal aligns with the Paris Agreement's framework, which requires participating nations to update their emission reduction...

FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved an interconnection agreement between Talen Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Exelon. This...

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PG&E Secures $15B Loan for Energy Upgrades

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving Northern and Central California, has secured a conditional $15 billion loan guarantee from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office. This funding aims to enhance PG&E's hydropower generation, battery storage...

Trump’s Offshore Wind Energy Freeze: States at Risk

The U.S. offshore wind energy industry, which has been making significant strides in recent years, is now facing an uncertain future. Following a January 2025 executive order by President Donald Trump, the development of offshore wind energy projects has been frozen. This move has left states from...

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LUMA to Add 1 GW Renewables and 700 MW Storage

Puerto Rico's electric utility, LUMA Energy, recently revealed plans to integrate nearly 1 GW of renewable energy and over 700 MW of energy storage into the island’s power grid. This initiative is part of a broader effort to move away from fossil fuels and to enhance the resilience and...

PJM Urges FERC to Dismiss Complaint Over Soaring Capacity Auction Costs

In a recent development, the PJM Interconnection, along with independent power producers and clean energy trade groups, has urged the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to dismiss a complaint filed by ratepayer advocates concerning PJM's last capacity auction. The complaint, which seeks to...

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South Sudan’s Coffee Industry Faces Climate Change Challenges

South Sudan, a country known for its rich history and diverse landscapes, is also becoming recognized for its coffee industry. In recent years, the country has shown promise as an emerging coffee producer, with farmers cultivating high-quality beans that could rival those from other coffee-growing regions of Africa. However, South Sudan's coffee industry is now facing significant challenges due to climate change, threatening the future of coffee production and the livelihoods of those who depend...