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FirstEnergy Explores Alternatives to PJM Capacity Market

In a strategic move aimed at enhancing its power supply reliability, FirstEnergy is actively exploring alternatives to the PJM capacity market. This development reflects the company’s proactive approach to addressing challenges within the existing market structure and ensuring a more robust...

FBI Warns of Cyber Risks as Renewable Energy Grows

As the adoption of renewable energy technologies accelerates across the globe, the FBI has issued a stark warning about the increasing cyber risks associated with these advancements. The rise in renewable energy infrastructure, while crucial for achieving climate goals, has also attracted the...

Renewable Energy News

BESS: A Clean Energy Solution NY Needs

In the evolving landscape of renewable energy, New York State is making significant advancements through the deployment of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). These systems are becoming a crucial component in the shift towards a more sustainable and clean energy future, by providing a solution...

The AI Solar Installation Robot

In a significant leap forward for the solar energy industry, Maximo, an advanced AI-enabled robot, is transforming the landscape of utility-scale solar installations. This innovative technology is set to revolutionize how solar panels are installed, offering increased efficiency, precision, and...

Climate Change News

Funding Freeze Clouds Solar For All's Future

The "Solar For All" program, which was designed to bring affordable solar energy to low-income communities across the United States, is now facing significant challenges after a pause in funding imposed by the Trump administration. This program, which was part of the Biden administration’s...

Professor Helps Preserve Crucial Climate Change Data

The Trump administration’s policies raised concerns about the preservation of critical environmental data. Recognizing the risk of losing valuable information, Eric Nost and the Environmental Data Governance Initiative (EDGI) took proactive steps to archive datasets at risk of deletion. The...

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Students in the U.S. and Canada Grapple with Climate Change and Political Tensions

In both the United States and Canada, students are at the forefront of the climate crisis, confronting not only the real-world impacts of environmental degradation but also the political tensions that surround the necessary changes to address it. The rising challenges of climate change have sparked a growing movement among young people, as they advocate for decisive action from governments, corporations, and society as a whole. But in addition to the environmental and scientific realities...