WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Sierra Club issued a report revealing that a significant number of major U.S. utilities have backtracked on their climate commitments, with many continuing to rely heavily on fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. The report, titled "The Dirty Truth," evaluates 75 utilities and finds that, for the first time since the report's inception, aggregate utility scores have declined below the baseline level. The report notes that around 20% of utilities have rev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey urging for the inclusion of copper on the agency's 2025 Draft List of Critical Minerals. As the national trade association representing the solar and storage industries, SEIA emphasizes copper's vital role in supporting domestic manufacturing and the nation's energy security. According to SEIA, the solar and storage sectors have ma  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- Troutman Pepper issued a report analyzing the outlook for the U.S. energy storage sector following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and amid ongoing tariff uncertainties, particularly related to imports from China. The report highlights that, despite initial fears, the energy storage industry emerged relatively unscathed compared to renewable generation projects like wind and solar, but challenges remain that temper optimism. The report explains th  more