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Concerning Signs for U.S. Clean Energy Buildout
Industry group warns federal policy chaos is stalling momentum.
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Real Career Opportunities: Lineworkers — What the Job Is, Who’s Hiring, and How Much It Pays
With grid upgrades accelerating and demand for energy surging, lineworkers is one of the most in-demand and accessible energy roles.
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Tests Show Solar Panels Still Strong After 30 Years
New research finds 1990s-era panels still producing 80% of their power — challenging critics and reshaping how we measure solar’s value.
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Real Career Opportunities: Nuclear Plant Operators — What the Job Is, Who’s Hiring, and How Much It Pays
Demand for nuclear workers could rise 275% as utilities extend plant lifespans. Here’s a closer look at one of the most critical roles on the grid.
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5 Shuttered Power Plants Making a Comeback—Thanks to AI
Across the country, shuttered plants once written off are being reimagined as digital lifelines—wired for the AI age.
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Who Builds the Grid? Inside Illinois’ $1.9B Transmission Fight
Ameren’s claim to “dibs” on two projects could shape who profits—and how fast the clean energy transition reaches communities.
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Oil Demand Is Slowing — The Ripple Effects You’ll Feel
From airfare to heating bills, here’s how the latest headlines ripple into everyday life.
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August 2025

Now Hiring: Energy's Next Workforce
Amid a cooling job market, the energy sector is creating the jobs that will power the future.
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Every Prompt Has a Price: Google Reveals Gemini AI’s Energy and Water Footprint
The tech giant is the first to publish detailed numbers on what its AI model consumes, raising new questions about how data centers will reshape the…
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Where the Jobs Are: Energy’s Workforce Opportunity Amid a Cooling Market
The labor market may be cooling, but energy is heating up. While long-term unemployment rises nationally, energy companies are creating jobs faster than…
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America’s Energy Mix, Explained
The electricity you use isn’t from a single source. Your home is powered by a mix — gas, coal, wind, solar, nuclear, and hydro. Here’s why the balance…
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When Amazon Builds the Grid
Big Tech’s renewable push is reshaping Europe’s energy future. But will households share the benefits — or just the costs?
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