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06/10/2026

Global energy investment continues to move toward renewable energy, energy storage, grid infrastructure and electrification. According to International Energy Agency data highlighted by Forbes, clean energy investment is projected to reach approximately $2.2 trillion in 2026.

Investment trends offer an important window into how energy markets are evolving. Utilities, businesses, governments and investors are directing significant resources toward technologies that support reliability, efficiency and long-term energy security.

From large-scale generation projects to community-based energy initiatives, today's investments will influence how energy is produced, delivered and managed for years to come.

Read more here https://www.forbes.com/sites/we-dont-have-time/2026/06/07/clean-energy-is-outspending-fossil-fuels-nearly-two-to-one/

Clean energy investment now exceeds fossil fuels by nearly two to one. New IEA data reveals where the world's energy system is heading.

06/10/2026

Extreme heat is moving across the country, with The Weather Channel reporting record-threatening temperatures from the Plains and Midwest to the East Coast, followed by rising heat in parts of the Northwest.

For communities, heat is both a public health issue and an energy planning issue. Long stretches of high temperatures and humidity can increase cooling demand, strain household budgets and put added pressure on the electric grid.

Energy efficiency, local clean energy resources and community-level planning all play a role in helping residents stay safer and more comfortable during peak summer conditions. As hotter weather becomes a larger part of the seasonal energy conversation, preparation matters.

For more, read The Weather Channel article: https://weather.com/2026/06/06/forecast/national/heat-safety-central-plains-eastern-northeast?par=TheMorningBrief&cm_ven=TheMorningBrief_Intro&aw_campaign=TheMorningBrief_Intro&Campaign_Name=TheMorningBrief_Intro

Dew points in the 60s and 70s will only make the heat feel even worse.

06/05/2026

PV Magazine USA reports that ILSR’s latest Community Solar Tracker ranks Maine, Minnesota and New York as the top three states for community solar deployment per resident, with Illinois, Rhode Island and New Jersey also among the top 10. The rankings show how state policy, program structure and access rules can shape how quickly shared solar markets grow.

That matters for communities because community solar can help renters, multifamily residents, low- and moderate-income households and homeowners without suitable rooftops participate in solar energy through off-site projects and bill credits.

For more, read the PV Magazine USA article https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/06/04/top-ten-community-solar-states-show-the-power-of-program-design/

ILSR’s Community Solar Tracker shows Maine, Minnesota, and New York leading the country in community solar deployment per resident. At the same time, state program designs continue to shape how quickly shared solar markets scale.

06/04/2026

For decades, oil shocks have reshaped economies, driving new technologies, efficiency gains and changes in how people live and work. Some analysts now believe the latest spike in oil prices could accelerate another shift, as higher fuel costs encourage greater adoption of electric vehicles, expanded use of renewable energy and reduced dependence on oil in transportation.

The broader question isn't simply where oil prices go next. It's whether rising energy costs are helping speed a long-term decoupling of economic growth from oil consumption, a trend that appears to be gaining momentum in parts of Europe and Asia.

For more, read the Axios article, here https://www.axios.com/2026/06/02/oil-economy-iran-china

Decades ago, a global oil shock triggered permanent changes to the structure of the global economy. It's happening again.

06/03/2026

The transition away from coal is often presented as a straightforward climate success story. A recent Grist report highlights a more complicated question: what happens when a former coal-fired power plant in the United Kingdom is fueled by wood pellets sourced from forests in the U.S. South? The story explores the ongoing debate around biomass energy, carbon accounting and how communities, forests and energy systems are connected across continents. As utilities and policymakers evaluate future energy resources, biomass remains one of the most discussed and closely examined parts of the energy transition.

Read more about the debate surrounding biomass energy, forest management and potential impacts on energy supply: https://grist.org/energy/coal-uk-louisiana-biomass-yorkshire-emissions/

The U.K.’s push to meet climate goals turned a former coal plant into a giant woodstove -- powered by forests an ocean away.

05/29/2026

NOAA is forecasting a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026, driven in part by the expected development of El Niño conditions. Forecasts call for 8–14 named storms, 3–6 hurricanes and 1–3 major hurricanes. (reuters.com)

For communities, municipalities and energy stakeholders, the takeaway isn’t complacency. Even in quieter hurricane years, a single landfalling storm can create major disruptions to infrastructure, power reliability and recovery planning. NOAA officials continue emphasizing preparedness because risk is measured by impact, not just storm totals. (washingtonpost.com)

As communities evaluate long-term energy resilience strategies, severe weather planning remains part of the conversation. Read more about this year’s hurricane outlook and the potential impacts on energy supply and grid reliability here: New York Times hurricane season forecast story

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/21/weather/noaa-hurricane-forecast-2026.html?smid=url-share

El Niño may keep the Atlantic quieter, but it could bring more storms to the Pacific.

05/27/2026

As forecasts point toward another summer of extreme heat and rising electricity costs, the conversation around energy affordability is becoming more urgent for communities across the country. Recent reporting projects average summer electric bills could rise more than 8% this year as higher temperatures, grid demand and infrastructure pressures continue driving costs upward.

For municipalities, community energy aggregation programs and community solar initiatives increasingly play a role in helping residents better understand and manage long-term energy costs while improving access to more stable energy options.

Understanding how these market pressures affect residents is becoming an important part of community energy planning.

Read more about rising costs here: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/23/nx-s1-5823767/summer-heat-electric-bills-cost

The temperature is climbing, and so are people's utility bills. Rising electricity prices and hotter-than-usual weather could make it especially costly to stay cool this summer.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Good Energy honors the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country and the communities we call home.

As families gather and communities come together this weekend, we pause to remember the sacrifice behind the holiday and extend our gratitude to those who served and those who continue carrying that legacy forward.

05/20/2026

A geothermal project in Utah is attracting attention because of what it says about the broader direction of energy development in the U.S. By adapting drilling techniques from the oil and gas sector, developers are finding new ways to access around-the-clock renewable power from deep underground heat.

As electricity demand grows, particularly from data infrastructure and electrification, conversations around grid reliability are increasingly focusing on energy sources that can operate continuously alongside solar and wind. Geothermal is becoming part of that discussion in ways that would have seemed unlikely even a decade ago.

Read this interesting take on renewable energy: https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5734480/renewable-energy-utah

In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way.

05/15/2026

Energy scams are getting more sophisticated — and more expensive.

A recent report from the Athens County Independent highlights how “slamming” scams can switch customers to different electricity suppliers without their knowledge, often leading to unexpectedly higher bills. Ohio officials say scammers may pose as utility representatives through door-to-door visits, phone calls or retail kiosks. ()

A few good reminders:
• Never share your utility account number or bill casually
• Verify supplier changes directly with your utility provider
• Be cautious of aggressive “limited time” energy offers
• Read supplier contracts closely, especially teaser-rate promotions

Energy choice can create savings opportunities — but informed consumers remain the best defense against deceptive marketing.

Read the article here: https://athensindependent.com/slamming-scam-explained/