News & Commentary

New research shows that cities, utilities, hyperscalers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders can work together to prioritize community-focused energy investments to manage rapid load growth while delivering direct local benefits.

The data center pressures seen in the United States and Europe are likely to spread as digital infrastructure expands worldwide. Countries need guardrails to avoid fossil lock-in, protect communities, and keep costs from rising.

In its attempt to obscure greenhouse gas pollution from public view, the Trump administration’s EPA vastly understates the costs this repeal would have on Americans. 

The state legislature leads the way with new health and environmental bills.

Hundreds of DOE-funded energy and advanced industrial manufacturing projects, representing billions in promised investment, have been canceled or frozen.

Getting all the lead service lines out is complicated, but it is worth it and necessary for the viability of its future.

The planned reopening of a nuclear reactor in Iowa highlights the challenges around meeting rapid electricity demand growth without falling back on dirty fossil fuels.

Wawa vs. Sheetz is divisive—energy affordability isn’t. 

The WestTEC 10-year study reveals the actionable transmission report that’s critical for a resilient western grid.

A new white paper from the Center for Impact Finance, NRDC, and Climate Impact Advisors provides detailed insights from the field.

Battery storage may be the only way that PJM, states, and industry leaders keep up with data center demand and alleviate skyrocketing prices.

State leaders can address major water affordability challenges by protecting financially vulnerable customers, ensuring transparency, and providing dedicated state funding for water infrastructure. 

There is a very clear need to invest in lead pipe replacement in the state, and the budget should do just that.  

A proposal to delay the shift away from climate super-pollutants will hurt consumers, industry, and the climate.

Food waste programs and systems made significant advances around the country—and even the world. It's important to keep up the momentum in 2026.

Companies and trade associations are telling the EPA that it’s going too far.

Up to $13.6 billion is available from settlements, but key actions to claim funds must be taken by January 1, June 30, and July 30 in 2026.

What CoEs are and why they matter.