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U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Averaged 70% Growth Over The Last Three Years
Utility-scale battery storage capacity in the United States increased significantly during the last three years, with an annual average growth rate of 70%. By the end of 2025, the U.S. power system had operational battery storage capacity of 43.6 gigawatts (GW). During the first six months of 2026, operators added another 8.3 … [continued]
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First Fully Electric VW ID. ERA Vehicle — ID. ERA 5X SUV
SAIC Volkswagen, a joint venture between SAIC and Volkswagen (duh) in China, has submitted a filing for the company’s first fully electric ID. ERA vehicle, the ID. ERA 5X SUV. XPENG was involved a bit too, but I’ll come back to that later. Earlier today, China’s Ministry of Industry and … [continued]
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Reports of Doug Burgum’s Smug Incompetence Are No Surprise
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Recent reporting has raised serious questions about Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s leadership of the Department of the Interior, describing an agency plagued by dysfunction, rampant staff departures, secrecy, and a management culture that has left career employees demoralized and sidelined. The reports allege that under Burgum’s leadership, experienced public … [continued]
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New Anti-Energy Efficiency Bill Will Cost Consumers, Waste Energy
Washington, DC — Yesterday, Senator Mike Lee (R-AZ) introduced a bill that would roll back existing energy efficiency standards and prevent the Department of Energy from updating existing or implementing new strong efficiency standards. The bill would result in energy waste, adding extra strain to the grid and raising energy … [continued]
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U.S. Solar and Storage Industry Statement on New Sec. 232 Tariffs on Solar
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today the Trump administration is imposing new tariffs and establishing minimum import prices on polysilicon and polysilicon derivative products including ingots, wafer, solar cells, and modules. Following is a statement from Tim Pawlenty, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): “America has made terrific progress rebuilding … [continued]
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