
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Obama's Clean Power Plan
An unusual 5–4 decision halts the federal effort to curb carbon dioxide emissions from power plants while the court battle continues

U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Obama's Clean Power Plan
An unusual 5–4 decision halts the federal effort to curb carbon dioxide emissions from power plants while the court battle continues

2015 Was a Record-Setting Year for Wind, Part 2: % Generation
Denmark set a new record for wind power generation in 2015


2015 Was a Record-Setting Year for Wind, Part 1: New Capacity
A record-setting 62 gigawatts of new wind power was installed around the globe in 2015

Video: Energy Highlights from President Obama's Final SOTU
The President spoke about a number of key energy topics in his final State of the Union Address earlier this month.

1 Million Americans without Power Due to Heavy Snowfall
Last weekend's storm left one million Americans without power from Arkansas to Massachusetts, but post-Sandy fears were not realized

In Coal-Powered China, Electric Car Surge Fuels Fear of Worsening Smog
EVs charged in China produce two to five times as much smog-forming particulate matter and chemicals as gas-engine cars, studies find

Supreme Court Upholds Federal Jurisdiction over Electricity Market Demand Response Rules
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to set uniform rules for "demand response," indicating that we will see greater competition in electricity markets going forward

Grid for Renewables Could Slash Emissions
CO2 pollution could be dramatically cut with a new grid optimized for renewable resources, according to a new study

Texas Sets New All-Time Wind Energy Record
Wind provided 40 percent of Texas’s electricity for 17 straight hours one windy day in December

Bright Idea? Talk to Your Lightbulb to Control Your House
A closer look at the Sengled Voice bulb at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show

Plugged In Favorites--2015
Here are readers' top 10 favorites from “Plugged In” in 2015

Year in Review: The Top Energy Stories of 2015
Low oil prices, more renewables, and finally some progress on energy and climate policy