#Energy

The federal government is looking to build up to 10 new nuclear reactors over the next 15 years, with at least one of them outside of Ontario.

Plug-in batteries could help millions more households access the bill-saving benefits of home energy storage. With plug-in solar now on the way, Regen argues that the government should make plug-in batteries next.

A battery technology that’s getting a lot of attention is solid-state batteries, lithium-ion batteries that replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid material.

GM announced a new vehicle-to-grid capability for EV owners to help stabilize the grid while dealing with power-hungry AI data centers.

The Iran war closed the Strait of Hormuz, slashing 20% of global oil supply and triggering record prices. Gulf states responded by accelerating overseas renewable investments, including Masdar's $2.2B Asian JV and Mubadala's wind and software deals.…

The 2026 Iran war has driven global factory input costs to four-year highs, snarled logistics through the Strait of Hormuz, and triggered shortages in aluminium, helium, and fertilizers. European plants face suppressed demand and 30% surcharges while U.S.…

Trump administration funding and orders have accelerated SMR projects with $894 million awarded for deployments and supply chains. New initiatives target data centers, manufacturing and commercial shipping via a May 2026 maritime RFI.…

The project would have powered more than 1.3 million homes in New York and New Jersey, the lawsuit claims.

U.S. inflation climbed to 3.8% in April 2026, the highest since 2023, driven by energy shocks, tariffs, fiscal stimulus, and tighter labor markets. Economists like Adam Posen warn of 4%+ rates by year-end.…

Oil prices face mounting pressure as ExxonMobil and Chevron warn of weakening demand, unusually low inventories, and operational challenges at key refineries.…

Nuclear energy has surged back as the preferred power source for AI data centers amid exploding electricity demand. Tech giants like Meta, Amazon, and Google have committed tens of billions to nuclear deals and small modular reactors.…

While China’s push to modernize sparked a surge in burning coal, India is turning to increasingly cheap solar to meet its booming energy needs.…

Water reuse technology is simple, and the levers are clear. The cost of inaction in communities affected by AI data centers is too high to ignore.

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