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11/03/2026

Retired jet engines may be getting a second career—powering the AI boom.

As data centers drive enormous new electricity demand and grid connections can take years, developers are exploring unconventional sources of on-site generation, including turbines based on aircraft-engine technology and repurposed engines from retired planes.

The idea sounds unusual, but it points to a much larger energy story: Data center growth is moving so quickly that companies are searching for ways to bring new generating capacity online faster.

That creates another set of considerations for communities and energy planners. Where will the power come from? What will it cost? How will new generation affect local grids, emissions and long-term energy planning?

The AI boom is increasingly an energy story—and some of the solutions being considered show just how significant that demand has become.

A fascinating look from where aviation, technology and energy are colliding: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/03/climate/jet-engines-ai-data-center-generators-boneyard.html

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10/31/2026

Ghost hunters have been carrying electromagnetic-field meters into supposedly haunted places for decades, looking for unusual spikes in energy.

EMFs are real. Whether ghosts are behind them? Science hasn’t found evidence for that connection. Researchers have studied links between electromagnetic fields and reported paranormal experiences, but no one has demonstrated that spirits generate or manipulate electromagnetic energy.

So tonight, we’ll stick with the kind of energy we know something about—and wish all of our customers, partners and Good Energy team members plenty of good spiritual energy this Halloween.

Have a safe, fun and wonderfully spooky Halloween! 🎃👻

10/29/2026

What does a new kind of electrical transformer being developed for data centers have to do with the electricity reaching your home?

Potentially, quite a bit.

As electricity demand rises from data centers, EVs and other sources, researchers and companies are developing solid-state transformers that use advanced semiconductors to manage the flow of electricity. Compared with conventional transformers, the technology can be smaller, provide greater control over power flows and combine functions now handled by several pieces of equipment.

That matters beyond the data center boom. A more flexible and efficient grid could make it easier to integrate resources such as solar and battery storage, accommodate growing electricity demand and get more from existing grid infrastructure.

There’s promising progress: A one-megawatt prototype recently tested under utility conditions was about 98% efficient, according to MIT Technology Review. But solid-state transformers remain an emerging technology and aren’t yet a replacement for the large conventional transformers used throughout the grid.

For electricity customers, it’s a reminder that some of the technologies being developed to meet today’s biggest new sources of demand could ultimately help modernize the same grid that powers our homes, businesses and communities.

Read more here https://www.technologyreview.com/2026/10/27/1147684/solid-state-transformers/

New technology could help cut power losses and reinvent a staple of the grid.

10/27/2026

U.S. wind orders just hit a three-year high—but the surge comes amid growing uncertainty about what happens next.

According to Wood Mackenzie, developers placed firm orders for 2.8 GW of wind turbines in the second quarter of 2026, the highest quarterly total since 2023. A major driver was federal policy: Developers accelerated orders and project timelines to secure eligibility for federal tax credits before new deadlines took effect.

That creates an unusual dynamic. Federal policy is simultaneously producing a short-term surge in wind activity while weakening prospects for the longer-term development pipeline.

Wood Mackenzie still forecasts 39 GW of new U.S. onshore wind capacity through 2030, supported by projects already operating or under construction. Beyond that near-term pipeline, however, developers face greater uncertainty from changes to tax incentives, permitting and other federal policies affecting wind development.

For communities and organizations making long-term energy decisions, the three-year high is worth watching—but so is what’s driving it. Today’s surge illustrates how quickly changes in federal policy can alter the timing, economics and outlook for renewable energy investment.

For more: https://www.woodmac.com/press-releases/us-wind-turbine-order-intake-hit-a-three-year-high-in-q2-as-developers-raced-to-hit-tax-credit-deadlines/

A flurry of activity occurred across the US wind market in Q2. Turbine order capacity reached its highest point since Q4 2023 at 2.8 gigawatts (GW), and the largest wind project the country has ever built came online in New Mexico, according to the US Wind Energy Monitor Q3 report released today by....

10/20/2026

🔋 What if an apartment building could store electricity when it’s plentiful—and tap that power when the grid is strained or electricity costs more?

A new project in Buffalo, New York, is putting that idea to the test.

A 3.75-megawatt-hour lithium-ion battery system installed at the Peace Bridge Place affordable housing complex can store excess electricity, reduce the building’s demand on the grid during peak periods and provide backup power during outages. The system is large enough to power the complex for several days.

What makes the project especially interesting is where the battery is located: where people live.

Large-scale battery storage has faced concerns about fire safety in residential settings. Manufacturer Viridi says its system uses technology designed to prevent a failing battery cell from spreading heat or fire to neighboring cells, and the system has met stringent Underwriters Laboratories safety standards for indoor installation.

Projects like this could offer a glimpse at another role for energy storage: helping multifamily buildings manage costs and demand while giving the electric grid greater flexibility as renewable generation grows.

Read more https://apnews.com/article/batteries-electricity-apartments-buffalo-919828f4ca52226c98993d9f0f7d770c

A battery system that stores excess energy when it’s plentiful will power an apartment building in Buffalo, New York, when the grid is strained and electricity is costly.

10/14/2026

🔥 Heat pumps are keeping their momentum—even without the federal tax credit.

Federal tax credits for heat pumps expired at the end of 2025, but U.S. demand for the technology has remained strong.

Heat pumps accounted for 58% of space-heating equipment shipped during the first half of 2026, matching their record first-half market share, according to Building Decarbonization Coalition analysis of industry shipment data.

The continued growth is worth watching because heat pumps provide both heating and cooling while moving heat rather than generating it directly. For households, that can mean a more energy-efficient alternative to traditional heating systems, although the economics still depend on climate, electricity and fuel prices, the home itself and available state or utility incentives.

The numbers also illustrate a broader energy trend: even as federal policy changes, consumer adoption of energy-efficient technologies can continue to move in its own direction.

Read more: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/heat-pumps/federal-tax-credits-shipment-data-2026?utm_source=chatgpt.com

10/12/2026

⚡ Sometimes energy savings come from changing how equipment operates.

Variable frequency drives, or VFDs, allow electric motors to adjust their speed to match actual demand rather than running at full speed when it isn’t necessary. That can make a significant difference for motor-driven systems such as pumps, fans, compressors and HVAC equipment.

Research has found that wider use of VFDs in industrial motor systems could produce substantial energy, cost and emissions savings—an example of how efficiency improvements can reduce electricity demand without requiring entirely new equipment or energy infrastructure.

For communities, businesses and organizations looking at ways to manage energy use, technologies like VFDs are a reminder that efficiency remains an important part of the energy equation.

Read more about how VFDs work and where the savings can add up: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/variable-frequency-drive-energy-savings/

America's factories are sitting on a hidden energy goldmine. Here's how to unlock it.

10/08/2026

A change in federal fuel economy rules could reshape how much gasoline Americans use for years to come.

The Trump administration has finalized new fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, lowering the fleetwide target for model year 2031 to 34.9 miles per gallon. The previous standards called for 50.4 mpg.

The administration says the change will lower vehicle costs and give automakers greater flexibility in what they produce. Critics argue that less-efficient vehicles will mean higher fuel consumption, greater emissions and increased spending at the pump over the life of a vehicle.

Why does this matter from an energy perspective? Transportation is a major source of U.S. energy demand, and efficiency standards influence how much fuel millions of vehicles consume every day. Even incremental changes in average efficiency can add up across the national vehicle fleet.

The new standards are already facing legal challenges from states, local governments and environmental groups, making vehicle efficiency another important energy-policy issue to watch.

Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/climate/trump-fuel-economy-car-rules.html?smid=nytcore-android-share

New fuel-economy standards, which President Trump said he finalized Saturday, would kill a federal effort to speed the transition to electric vehicles.

10/06/2026

Who pays when the impacts of climate change become local costs?

That question is at the center of a major case before the U.S. Supreme Court. Boulder County, Colorado, is seeking to hold ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy responsible for costs associated with climate-related impacts, including wildfires, extreme heat and flooding.

The energy companies argue that climate change is a global issue that should be addressed at the federal level. Boulder maintains that its case is about recovering local costs—not regulating nationwide greenhouse gas emissions.

The distinction matters well beyond Colorado. Dozens of similar lawsuits brought by states and municipalities are moving through the courts, and the Supreme Court’s decision could help determine how much authority communities have to seek compensation under state law.

For local governments already making decisions about energy, infrastructure and climate resilience, this is a case worth watching.

Read more: https://wnyc.org/npr/nx-s1-5970070

The case centers on whether local governments can hold giant energy companies accountable for the local harms of climate change, but it has repercussions beyond climate.

10/01/2026

☀️ Could installing solar someday be as simple as plugging in an appliance?

California has legalized “balcony solar,” small, portable solar systems designed to connect to a home’s electrical system through an outlet. The approach could expand access to solar for renters, apartment residents and homeowners whose properties aren’t suited for traditional rooftop systems.

Under the new law, qualifying systems can generate up to 1,200 watts per dwelling and will be exempt from the utility interconnection process typically required for rooftop solar. Instead, utilities may require a simple online registration. Systems must also meet electrical codes, receive independent safety certification and include protection that prevents electricity from feeding back to the grid during an outage.

There’s an important catch: products currently on the market don’t yet meet all of California’s new requirements. Manufacturers are developing compliant systems, with models expected to begin reaching consumers in 2027.

California is also part of a broader trend. Ten states now have laws allowing relatively streamlined use of balcony solar.

For communities considering how to make clean energy accessible to more residents, balcony solar raises an interesting question: What happens when generating some of your own electricity no longer requires owning a roof?

Read more: https://www.kqed.org/science/2002120/california-officially-legalizes-balcony-solar-opening-the-market-to-the-new-technology

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to make it simpler for Californians to install plug-in solar panels. Models that meet state standards are expected to be on sale in mid-2027.