California Legalises Plug-In Solar for Renters and Homeowners
Governor Newsom has signed SB 868, making California plug-in solar systems of up to 1,200 watts legal without utility permission from 1 January 2027.
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South Korea Bets on Sodium-Ion Batteries to Win Back the Storage Market
South Korea's new battery roadmap targets sodium-ion batteries for storage and cheaper EVs, with commercialisation by 2030 and a KRW 400bn R&D plan.
UN Climate Chief Says Renewables Saved Almost Half a Trillion Dollars in Fossil Fuel Costs
Simon Stiell says record renewables avoided almost half a trillion dollars in fossil fuel costs last year and urges tech firms to power AI with clean energy.
Türkiye Pushes Antalya Pledge to Rein In AI Energy Use at COP31
The COP31 presidency is drafting an Antalya Pledge asking AI firms to disclose AI energy use and run on clean power, alongside a 35-by-35 electrification goal.
Trump Administration Slashes US Fuel Economy Standards for Cars and Trucks
The US has cut fuel economy standards for new cars and light trucks, lowering the 2031 fleet target from about 50.4 to 34.9 miles per gallon.
Germany Publishes Fossil Fuel Roadmap to End Coal, Oil and Gas in Energy by 2045
Germany's fossil fuel roadmap sets out how it will end coal, oil and gas use in energy by 2045, making it the third European country to publish such a plan.
Pacific Ministers Back Stronger Early Warning Systems as El Niño Builds
Pacific ministers adopted a declaration in Tonga on stronger weather services and early warning systems, as El Niño is set to peak by early 2027.
Great British Energy Opens £30m Fund for Community Energy Projects
Great British Energy has opened £30m for community energy projects, the first part of up to £1bn meant to back more than 1,000 local clean power schemes.
Global Cooling Pledge Launches Heat Roadmap and Nature Challenge
The Global Cooling Pledge has launched a heat resilience roadmap, a nature-based cooling fund and its first Cool Leaders awards at a meeting in Singapore.
Australia Awards A$32.6m to Carbon Management Projects
Australia has awarded A$32.6m to carbon management projects, backing enhanced rock weathering, direct air capture and mineral carbonation.
UK Launches AI For Clean Energy Vision And Independent Review Of Grid Networks
The UK has launched an AI for clean energy vision and an independent review of AI in electricity networks, ahead of a full AI in Energy Strategy next year.
European Commission Proposes Procurement Rules That Move Beyond Lowest Price
The EU public procurement regulation would make quality criteria worth 30 per cent of every award, though green requirements stay optional for buyers.
EU Hands Airlines €430m in Carbon Allowances for Sustainable Fuel Use
EU ETS SAF support reached €430m in 2025, covering 5.2 million allowances across 130 airlines, more than four times the first year's total.
COP31 Presidency Launches Bridge to Turn Pledges Into Bankable Projects
COP31 has launched the Climate Implementation Bridge to turn national climate plans into bankable projects, though civil society groups are sceptical.
IMO Talks Resume With Carbon Pricing at the Centre of the Dispute
IMO talks on the Net-Zero Framework resumed in London with five competing proposals and the shipping carbon price at the centre of the dispute.
COP17 Moves Money but Leaves Drought Without a Framework
UNCCD COP17 closed with a $1.3bn finance portfolio for land restoration but no agreement on a global drought framework, deferring it to COP18.
Supreme Court to Open Term With Climate Liability Case Against Exxon and Suncor
Learn how the Suncor Energy v County Commissioners case will influence numerous climate liability suits against oil firms.
Where the Energy Transition Is Working and Where It Has Stalled
The Energy Transitions Commission’s annual monitor finds clean electrification racing ahead in power and road...
Trump’s Solar Tariffs Set Import Price Floors From December
Understand the impact of solar tariffs on American factories and the rising costs of solar farm construction.
China Publishes Dedicated Climate Five-Year Plan for 2026-2030
Discover the details of China's climate plan for 2026 to 2030, which consolidates policies for effective climate action and global influence.