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Local Impact
Contaminated Land Solar: EPA Reuse Data Check
Contaminated land solar data from EPA shows where projects have been built, what benefits are measured, and where limits remain for local reuse.

September 10, 2026

Policy
State Energy Support for Electro-Industry
State energy support is shifting toward finance, grid capacity, and site readiness after federal clean vehicle credits expired in 2025.

September 9, 2026

Energy & technology
DOE Energy Storage Review: Key Innovations
DOE Energy Storage review analysis of 2025-2026 DOE priorities, lab-stage batteries, cost targets, and grid deployment limits.

September 8, 2026

Policy
Clean Energy Procurement Across U.S. Regions
Clean energy procurement has regional cost, emissions, and grid effects that depend on contract design, deliverability, and policy durability.

September 8, 2026

Grid Today
Renewable Curtailment Forecasting for CAISO
Renewable curtailment forecasting is improving CAISO planning, but storage, load shifting, and transmission limits still shape grid stability.

September 7, 2026

Energy & technology
Portable Microreactor Testing Barriers In Idaho
Portable microreactor testing in Idaho faces DOME scheduling, HALEU fuel limits, transport rules, and public acceptance questions.

September 6, 2026

Projects
Why the Unity Demonstration at INL Matters
The Unity Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory offers a measured test of microreactor operations, safety analysis, and licensing data.

September 6, 2026

Grid Today
Illinois Battery Storage Target: 3 GW Under CRGA
Illinois Battery Storage Target under CRGA is underway, with 600 MW approved and more procurements needed to reach 3 GW by 2030.

September 5, 2026

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