The German Auto Industry, a Pillar of the National Psyche, Is Trembling

2 August 2026 at 01:58

The country’s iconic carmakers are struggling with tariffs, the growth of electric vehicles and intense competition from Chinese companies.

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown

31 July 2026 at 10:00

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

Alex Ottoboni with his balcony solar panel at his condo in the San Francisco Bay Area

Plug-In Solar Panels Are Starting to Sprout in U.S. Backyards

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn and Claire Brown

31 July 2026 at 10:00

Ten U.S. states have legalized systems that can be plugged into standard wall outlets. The technology typically does not require permits or electricians.

Why Restarting a Nuclear Power Plant Can Be Much Harder Than Expected

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Jamie Kelter Davis

28 July 2026 at 18:20

The first U.S. attempt at reopening a shuttered reactor has been held back by run-down equipment and a lack of planning.

Palisades opened in 1971 and was part of an early wave of reactors built in the United States.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Nuclear Energy Revival Puts Westinghouse in Prime Position

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

23 July 2026 at 16:26

The company, which filed for bankruptcy protection in 2017, stands to benefit from growing support for nuclear power and President Trump’s deal with Saudi Arabia.

Cooling towers at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant in Waynesboro, Ga.

Tesla Profit Falls Even as Car Sales Rebound

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing

23 July 2026 at 14:41

The company is selling more cars, but the company’s profit was down because of price cuts and higher expenses.

The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

21 July 2026 at 19:03

The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.

A dishwasher at a General Electric plant in Louisville, Ky. The Energy Department has moved to repeal 17 standards for dishwashers, washing machines, kitchen appliances and more.

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

15 July 2026 at 01:39

A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.

Northern Virginia is home to several data centers, including the Digital Realty Data Center in Ashburn.

Will Oil Prices Rise as the US-Iran Truce Frays? The Answer Lies With China.

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

13 July 2026 at 19:00

For decades, OPEC influenced the market by how much oil it produced. But China, the largest importer, is demonstrating its remarkable power over prices.

A tanker at a crude oil terminal in Qingdao, China. Typically the world’s largest oil importer, China slashed purchases this spring.

Oil Market Calm Shattered by Fresh Hostilities Between US and Iran

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

8 July 2026 at 19:45

Oil prices are likely to remain volatile as long as the United States and Iran are unable to resolve the status of the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Prices Return to Prewar Levels After Four Months

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Gregory Schmidt · Rebecca F. Elliott and Lisa Friedman

26 June 2026 at 22:23

The cost of crude has become a real-time barometer of the Iran war’s toll on the global economy.

In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Jack Ewing

26 June 2026 at 19:05

Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.

A Tesla Supercharger station in Germany. Tesla’s sales have rebounded sharply in Europe alongside sales of all electric cars.

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Installation of a Sunrun solar panel on a roof in California. Sunrun is working with Tesla and Renew Home to use home energy devices to help data centers get online faster.

Your Home Could Help Solve AI’s Growing Power Demand

NYT - Technology

By: Ivan Penn

24 June 2026 at 10:02

Tesla, Sunrun and Renew Home plan to tap solar panels, batteries, thermostats and other devices installed in millions of homes to meet the energy demands of artificial intelligence.

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.

The Vogtle nuclear power plant in Georgia is the only one with AP1000 reactors in the U.S. They generate enough electricity to power 1 million homes, but they took 15 years to build and cost $35 billion, double the initial estimates.

Energy Dept. Promises $17.5 Billion in Loans for Nuclear Power

NYT - Science

By: Brad Plumer

23 June 2026 at 16:19

The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.

U.S. Oil Is Skipping the Chance to Grab Market Share From the Gulf

NYT - Energy & Environment

By: Rebecca F. Elliott

22 June 2026 at 15:14

U.S. oil production is expected to grow only modestly next year as companies hesitate to spend more in an uncertain market.

Smaller U.S. oil producers are starting to drill more wells, but big companies like Exxon Mobil and Chevron have said they are not changing their plans as a result of the war with Iran.

A Humble 3-Wheel Electric Vehicle Lands Toyota in Federal Court

NYT - Technology

By: Jack Ewing

20 June 2026 at 10:00

A lawsuit filed in California claims the automaker’s philanthropic arm stole technology intended to help poor farmers, but it is not clear to what end.

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