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Oklo Stock Jumps 23% Following Q3 Earnings Beat and Strategic Manufacturing Deal

Oklo Stock Jumps 23% Following Q3 Earnings Beat and Strategic Manufacturing Deal

Oklo Stock Jumps 23% Following Q3 Earnings Beat and Strategic Manufacturing Deal
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Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Average gas price in each U.S. state, November 2026

Gas prices are falling across the country. See how much a gallon of regular unleaded costs in your state right now.
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New Mexico Community Center Reduces Energy Costs and Enhances Resilience with Solar and Battery System

New Mexico Community Center Reduces Energy Costs and Enhances Resilience with Solar and Battery System

A former one-room schoolhouse in Ojo Sarco, New Mexico, now serving as a community center, has significantly upgraded its energy infrastructure by installing a 7.5-kilowatt solar array and a 10.6-kilowatt-hour battery system. This initiative, carried out by Taos-based PPC Solar, aims to lower electricity bills and ensure continuous power during outages for the rural community. According to Carol Miller, a grant writer and community center board member, the upgrade has already reduced electric costs, which is crucial for the center's shoestring operation. The community center, which provides essential services like summer meals for children, safety classes, and food-bank distributions, now also offers internet access even when the main power grid is down. The installation was provided free of charge through PPC Solar's annual nonprofit donation program, following a three-year application process. The system allows the center to maintain critical services and connectivity, benefiting the 300 residents of Ojo...
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IRENA Director-General Highlights Infrastructure as Key Bottleneck for Renewable Energy Growth Ahead of COP31

IRENA Director-General Highlights Infrastructure as Key Bottleneck for Renewable Energy Growth Ahead of COP31

Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), has identified infrastructure as the primary impediment to the expansion of renewable energy. Speaking at ADIPEC 2026 in Abu Dhabi, La Camera emphasized that the need for new networks should be a central focus of the upcoming COP31 climate summit, scheduled to open on November 9 in Antalya, Türkiye. He stressed the necessity for governments and multilateral financial institutions to increase development support for these networks. La Camera noted that while renewable generation has grown rapidly in some regions, such as China, the lack of adequate systems to transmit and distribute this power has created inefficiencies. He also highlighted that demand for energy is rising faster than anticipated, partly due to evolving lifestyles and the energy-intensive requirements of data centers supporting artificial intelligence. Despite the goal agreed at COP28 to triple renewable capacity by 2030, La Camera suggested that eve...
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Nuclear Energy Sector Experiences Renaissance with New Reactor Designs and Increased Investment

Nuclear Energy Sector Experiences Renaissance with New Reactor Designs and Increased Investment

The nuclear energy sector is undergoing a renaissance, marked by a convergence of scientific, technological, and economic factors. Over the past decade, there has been a significant resurgence in nuclear science and technology. Recently, developers of five different reactor models achieved 'initial criticalities,' demonstrating the physics of their designs through low-power chain reactions. Advanced reactors are currently under construction in Wyoming, Idaho, and Tennessee, with another planned for Texas. Several companies involved in these projects have raised over $1 billion in start-up funding, and a dozen advanced reactor companies are now trading on Wall Street. States are also actively supporting the industry by establishing offices to assist nuclear companies and allocating funds. The White House has set goals for nuclear expansion, viewing it as an investment in national security. Even states like California and those in New England, which previously had moratoria on new reactor construction, are n...
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Brattle and Pew Report Highlights $614 Billion Savings Potential from Distributed Energy Resources in U.S.

Brattle and Pew Report Highlights $614 Billion Savings Potential from Distributed Energy Resources in U.S.

A new report by The Brattle Group for The Pew Charitable Trusts indicates that removing barriers and advancing policies for distributed energy resources (DERs) could save the U.S. power system an estimated $614 billion through 2050. DERs include distributed solar, battery storage, and demand flexibility like managed EV charging, utilized by residential, commercial, and industrial customers. This expansion of DERs could offset approximately half of projected household electricity bill increases, excluding inflation. The report, titled 'The National Case for a More Distributed Power Grid: New Evidence on Affordability and Demand Growth,' suggests that addressing key policy barriers could more than quadruple U.S. DER capacity, adding over 400 gigawatts (GW) by 2050, equivalent to nearly one-third of the country's current power generation fleet. This would reduce the risk and costs associated with overbuilding conventional energy infrastructure due to uncertain future electricity demands.
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Village Trust Initiative Selects Seven Communities for 2026 Cohort with Former Senator Leahy's Funding

Village Trust Initiative Selects Seven Communities for 2026 Cohort with Former Senator Leahy's Funding

The Village Trust Initiative (VTI) has announced its third cohort of seven communities selected for 2026, marking the final year of the program. This initiative, a partnership between the Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV), Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD), and the Vermont Community Foundation (VCF), supports rural communities in undertaking revitalization projects in their historic villages. The selected communities include Bakersfield, Chittenden, Irasburg, Plainfield, Readsboro, Roxbury, and Whitingham. VTI is funded by a $10 million Congressionally Directed Spending award secured in 2023 by former Senator Leahy's office. Each participating community will receive technical assistance from the partner organizations, funding for project predevelopment, and significant capital investment to launch their projects.
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Evergy Missouri West Seeks $17.25 Monthly Rate Hike for Residential Customers

Evergy Missouri West Seeks $17.25 Monthly Rate Hike for Residential Customers

Evergy Missouri West, Missouri's second-largest electricity provider, has filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC) to increase electricity rates for its customers. The proposal would raise the average residential customer's bill by approximately $17.25 per month, totaling $207 annually, for those consuming 1,005 kilowatt-hours of electricity. The company attributes this proposed increase to significant investments in new power generation facilities, including the Foxtrot Energy Center and Sunflower Sky Energy Center, which are expected to provide 172 MW of solar power by spring 2027. Additionally, Evergy Missouri West is seeking to recover costs associated with new natural-gas generation plants slated for service between 2029 and 2032, which will add 1,065 MW of power. The utility also highlighted that revenue from new data centers is expected to reduce the overall requested rate increase by $61 million annually, as these large customers will pay a premium, thereby helping to miti...
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Governor Ivey Announces Approval of Alabama's Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations by U.S. Treasury and IRS

Governor Ivey Announces Approval of Alabama's Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations by U.S. Treasury and IRS

Governor Ivey Announces Approval of Alabama's Opportunity Zones 2.0 Nominations by U.S. Treasury and IRS
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Study Reveals Increasing Number of Parents Declining Vitamin K Shots for Newborns, Raising Bleeding Risk

Study Reveals Increasing Number of Parents Declining Vitamin K Shots for Newborns, Raising Bleeding Risk

A new study published in JAMA, with findings first shared with ABC News, indicates a significant increase in the number of parents declining vitamin K shots for their newborns. Researchers from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) analyzed over 5.2 million health records from Epic Cosmos data, revealing that the percentage of babies not receiving a vitamin K shot at birth more than doubled from 3.1% in 2017 to 6.8% in 2025. Between 2024 and 2025 alone, this percentage rose by approximately 20%. Dr. Thomas Patterson, an Idaho pediatrician, noted a dramatic uptick in refusals, stating that what was once uncommon has become a regular occurrence in his practice. Doctors attribute this trend to various factors, including misinformation, fears about preservatives, and confusion between the vitamin injection and vaccines. The vitamin K shot has been recommended for newborns in the U.S. since the early 1960s to prevent vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), a serious condition that can lead to life-threat...
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Inter-American Development Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Strengthen Colombia's Energy Sector

Inter-American Development Bank Approves $450 Million Loan to Strengthen Colombia's Energy Sector

The Board of Executive Directors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $450 million Programmatic Policy-Based Loan (PBP) for Colombia. This loan is aimed at strengthening energy security and the financial sustainability of Colombia’s power sector. The operation is designed to encourage private investment in power generation and transmission, improve the execution of public resources for expanding electricity access in rural areas, promote the sector's financial sustainability, and help reduce the fiscal deficit associated with subsidies. The program is expected to add 24 GW of capacity to the system and benefit approximately 17 million users of Colombia’s National Interconnected System by addressing projected deficits and enhancing energy security. Additionally, about 1.3 million households currently without electricity are anticipated to gain access through gradual coverage expansion.
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China Offers Zero-Tariff Treatment to African Nations, Boosting Trade Volume

China Offers Zero-Tariff Treatment to African Nations, Boosting Trade Volume

Since May 1, China has implemented zero-tariff treatment for all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties. This policy aims to facilitate easier access for African agricultural products and light manufactured goods into the Chinese market. Specific products like avocado, coffee bean, pecan, and shea butter are now reaching Chinese households. This initiative has significantly lowered the cost for China-Africa trade, benefiting numerous African small and medium-sized enterprises and farmers. In the first nine months of this year, the trade volume between China and Africa exceeded US$310 billion, marking a 22 percent year-on-year increase. This development was highlighted by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, who emphasized China's commitment to fostering development and delivering benefits to people across the world through such open trade policies.