Energy & technology

Utah FORGE EGS began a four-month circulation test on August 12, 2026, giving measured data on flow, heat, water loss, and grid use.

Illinois’ 2026 energy policy is moving from broad targets to operational grid planning through battery storage procurement, virtual power plants, utility grid plans and a new statewide integrated resource planning process

Battery Recycling Prize winners show DOE’s 2026 focus on collection, sorting, validation, and limits in lithium-ion recovery.

AI oil emissions could rise or fall depending on production gains, data-center energy use, methane monitoring, and verified efficiency.

Texas Nuclear Energy gains an academic partner as UH joins a state alliance, but scale, safety, cost, and siting questions remain.

AI emissions research points to rising data center energy use, reporting gaps, and grid planning questions for power suppliers.

AI Oil Production is moving from pilot tools to commercial workflows, with efficiency claims, safety gains, and unresolved grid impacts.

Superconducting power lines could reduce data center power losses, but Microsoft’s work still faces cooling, cost, and supply limits.