Both chambers of the Virginia legislature have approved a bill allowing plug-in "balcony solar" devices, with a maximum power output of 1,200 watts, to be used without requiring utility approval. They sent it to Gov. Abigail Spanberger who is expected to sign it. www.utilitydive.com/news/virgini...

The US District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a Trump administration request to delay judgement in its case against Equinor’s $5.5 billion, 810-MW Empire Wind offshore wind project off the New York coast. renews.biz/110495/court...

The war in Iran could aid in the adoption of alternatives like wind and solar, since they provide a hedge against fossil fuel supply disruptions. However, surging oil & gas prices could increase inflation and disrupt supply chains - bad omens for a renewables industry. www.eenews.net/articles/why...

Utah's PSC has approved the Utah Renewable Communities program that will let residents & businesses in 19 communities opt into clean energy thru Rocky Mountain Power. Roughly 20% of the utility's Utah customers can soon choose where their electricity comes from. www.sierraclub.org/press-releas...

Trump hates renewables. The Iran war may help them. The scale of a boost for renewable energy companies depends on how much damage the war causes to Middle East oil & gas infrastructure and how long the hostility imperils shipments of crude and liquefied natural gas. www.eenews.net/articles/tru...

In 2025, CO2 emissions from US power plants increased 4% as coal generation surged during Trump’s 1st year back in office. It was the 3rd-largest annual increase in power sector emissions over the last 20 years making future climate change increasingly intractable. www.eenews.net/articles/coa...

Renewables Were 26% of U.S. Electrical Generation and 36% of Installed Capacity in 2025 as EIA Projects Even Faster Solar, Wind & Battery Growth in 2026. www.solarpowerworldonline.com/2026/02/rene...