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Illinois just crossed a massive milestone in renewable energy that's bringing cheaper, cleaner power to hundreds of thousands of homes. ComEd's $10 billion investment in wind and solar is proving that going green can actually save people money.
India's second-largest renewable energy company just commissioned its biggest annual expansion ever, adding enough clean power for millions of homes. ReNew Energy's record 2.4 GW addition signals the country's clean energy transition is hitting full stride.
ComEd just crossed $10 billion in clean energy contracts, marking a major win for Illinois renewable power. The utility's massive commitment is helping solar and wind projects take root across the state.
Illinois just crossed a massive clean energy milestone that's making renewable power more affordable and accessible across the state. ComEd's $10 billion investment in solar and wind is now powering enough homes to fill a mid-sized city.
ReNew Energy Global just became India's second-largest renewable energy operator, adding a record 2.4 GW of clean capacity in one year. The company now powers 24 million households while avoiding 23 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
Northern Illinois just crossed a historic clean energy threshold that's making power more affordable and sustainable for hundreds of thousands of families. ComEd's $10 billion investment in renewable energy is now generating enough electricity to power 306,000 homes for an entire year.
America just broke its own energy production record for the fourth year in a row, with renewable energy, natural gas, and oil all reaching new highs in 2025. The milestone shows the nation is producing more power than ever while renewables keep climbing.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker just unveiled an ambitious clean energy plan that doubles down on nuclear power to fight rising electricity costs. The state lifted its ban on new nuclear reactors and is investing hundreds of millions to make clean energy affordable for every family.
The world added a record-breaking 692 gigawatts of renewable energy last year, marking the biggest annual jump in clean power capacity ever recorded. Solar and wind power now account for nearly 97% of all new renewable installations, making energy systems more resilient against global crises.
Global renewable energy capacity soared by 692 gigawatts in 2025, reaching a record 5,149 GW as countries turn to clean power amid energy security concerns. Solar and wind energy drove 97% of the growth, proving the world can expand green energy even during uncertain times.
Colombia is taking a major step toward clean energy with a new renewable energy auction that could bring solar and wind projects to the South American nation. Energy Minister Edwin Palma will promote the initiative to investors in New York next week.
The world added a record 692 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in 2025, enough to power hundreds of millions of homes. Clean energy now makes up 86% of all new power capacity built worldwide.
A groundbreaking report reveals that renewable energy, not fossil fuels, holds the key to lifting millions out of poverty across Africa. The findings are reshaping energy investment decisions at this week's Africa-France Summit in Kenya.
Chile just greenlit three major renewable energy projects worth over $1 billion, marking a significant leap forward in the country's clean energy transformation. The approval signals growing confidence in South America's renewable energy future.
For the first time in over a century, renewable energy sources generated more of the world's electricity than coal in 2025. Solar and wind power led the historic shift as clean energy costs continue to fall worldwide.
America just shattered its energy production record in 2025, reaching 107 quadrillion BTUs with renewables leading the charge. Solar and wind power both hit all-time highs for the fifth straight year, proving clean energy is becoming an economic powerhouse.
Wind and solar power are lighting up America's energy grid like never before, with renewable electricity generation jumping more than 11% in the first three months of 2026. The surge means clean energy now powers more than a quarter of the entire country.
The world just added enough clean energy to power entire continents, with renewable power growing faster than ever before. Even better, over 85% of new renewable projects now cost less than fossil fuels.
Major clean energy groups are joining forces to help governments break free from fossil fuel price shocks with a practical five-step action plan. Six leading renewable energy organizations just released a roadmap to faster, cheaper, and more stable power.
America just produced more energy than ever before, with solar and wind power hitting new records alongside natural gas and oil. The milestone marks four straight years of growth and shows clean energy thriving in the national energy mix.
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