🔥 Heat pumps are holding their ground even without federal tax credits. They accounted for 58% of U.S. space-heating equipment shipments in the first half of 2026, showing continued demand for more energy-efficient solutions. canarymedia.com/articles/hea… #EnergyEfficiency

⚡ Smarter energy use can start with equipment already in place. Variable frequency drives allow motors in pumps, fans and HVAC systems to adjust their speed to actual demand—helping reduce electricity use, operating costs and emissions. zmescience.com/science/news-… #EnergyEfficiency

🚗 New federal fuel economy standards lower the fleetwide target for model year 2031 vehicles from 50.4 mpg to 34.9 mpg. Supporters point to lower vehicle costs; critics warn of higher fuel use, emissions and costs at the pump. nytimes.com/2026/09/26/clima…

Who pays when climate change creates local costs? A Supreme Court case involving Boulder County, CO, ExxonMobil and Suncor could help determine whether communities can seek compensation for climate-related impacts. wnyc.org/npr/nx-s1-5970070 #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy

☀️ California has legalized “balcony solar,” small plug-in systems that could bring solar power to renters and apartment residents without access to a rooftop. Could this help broaden access to clean energy? kqed.org/science/2002120/cal… #SolarEnergy #CleanEnergy #EnergyPolicy

⚛️ U.S. regulators have approved construction of the nation’s first commercial small modular nuclear reactor. The 300-MW Tennessee project comes as the NRC moves to streamline reactor approvals amid growing demand. reuters.com/business/energy/… #NuclearEnergy #EnergyPolicy

The U.S. House overwhelmingly passed legislation aimed at protecting households and businesses from bearing the added grid costs created by large data centers. More: apnews.com/article/ai-data-c… #Energy #DataCenters #AI #EnergyCosts #GridInfrastructure

The BLM is proposing streamlined permitting for oil and gas projects in Alaska. Supporters see faster development; critics raise environmental concerns. Permitting decisions can shape how quickly new energy reaches the market. #EnergyPolicy #EnergyNew alaskabeacon.com/2026/09/04/…

A powerful El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific, and forecasters say it could rank among the strongest on record. Changing weather patterns increasingly belong in conversations about energy planning and resilience. More: san.com/cc/scientists-are-no… #ElNino #Energy #Climate

Labor Day is a chance to recognize the people whose work strengthens our communities every day. Happy Labor Day from all of us at Good Energy. #LaborDay #CommunityEnergy #CleanEnergy #CommunityAggregation #GoodEnergy

The electric grid is becoming a two-way street. Tech changes mean consumers can more easily store power when prices are low and send it back to the grid when demand—and prices—rise. For more: bloomberg.com/news/features/… #Energy #CleanEnergy #EnergyStorage #VirtualPowerPlants

Crude oil held in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell by 3.1 million barrels last week to 286.6 million barrels—the lowest level since November 1982. For more: reuters.com/business/energy/… #EnergyMarkets #EnergySecurity #EnergyPolicy #StrategicPetroleumReserve #EnergyNews

The TVA, the nation’s largest public power utility, has approved a new plan that places greater emphasis on natural gas and energy storage for near-term capacity. grist.org/energy/the-nations… #Energy #EnergyMarkets #ElectricGrid #EnergyPolicy #DataCenters #EnergyPlanning

PJM Interconnection, which operates the nation’s largest regional power grid, has proposed a framework requiring certain new large-load customers to reduce their grid use during emergency conditions. gadgetreview.com/americas-la… #EnergyMarkets #DataCenters #GridReliability

Buying renewable energy and reducing energy use aren’t the same thing. Proposed NYC legislation would limit how much building owners can use renewable energy credits to meet Local Law 97 requirements. gothamist.com/news/legislati… #EnergyPolicy #LocalLaw97

An analysis from Synapse Energy Economics found Massachusetts customers on default electricity supply paid an average premium of about $22 per month above wholesale market costs over the past decade. Read more: thegardnernews.com/story/new… #CommunityEnergy #EnergyAggregation

NYC is looking at a thermal energy network at the Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall and Chambers Street subway to capture excess heat for later use. The goals: cooler platforms during hot weather and energy for buildings. gothamist.com/news/mta-plans… #CleanEnergy #EnergyEfficiency

Utah’s electricity mix is changing. For the first time, solar generated more electricity in Utah than any other source, supplying nearly one-third of the state’s power in May. Read more: grist.org/energy/utah-solar-… #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyMarkets #CleanEnergy

A team of students at Eindhoven University of Technology has developed a solar-powered ambulance designed for remote areas where access to reliable electricity and charging infrastructure can be limited. See more here: pv-magazine.com/2026/07/22/d… #EnergyInnovation #SolarEnergy

Global solar capacity has now surpassed 3 terawatts, reaching the latest milestone in less than two years after crossing 2 terawatts. The pace of deployment continues to accelerate. More: bloomberg.com/news/articles/… #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy