#clean-energy

#clean-energy

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a sweeping package of climate and environment bills aimed at reducing the cost of electricity, stabilizing gasoline prices and propping up California's struggling oil industry. At a bill signing ceremony at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, Newsom told state lawmakers and representatives from labor, business, climate and energy groups that the package was a compromise, designed to push California toward a clean-energy future while still ensuring the state has enough affordable gasoline to meet drivers' needs.

Google has unveiled plans to invest an additional £5 billion in the UK over the next two years, in a move it says will help expand the country's artificial intelligence economy, create thousands of jobs and accelerate breakthroughs in science and technology. The announcement coincides with the state visit of US President Donald Trump, during which major technology and energy deals are expected to dominate the agenda. The investment will include significant spending on Google's infrastructure, research and engineering teams, as well as support for Google DeepMind, its London-based AI arm. The company said the expansion would generate 8,250 " new AI-driven jobs " in Britain.

Over the past decade, the United States has turned technologies into tools that strengthened our economy, delivered good-paying union jobs, cleaned up our air and water, conserved our precious natural resources, and saved families money all across our country. Yet now the country is choosing to cede that leadership, letting China dominate and control the clean-energy market across the world. It's no surprise that people are scratching their heads, wondering what happened.

Investing in clean energy, built by skilled, safe union workers, can create the triple win of lower energy costs, good-paying jobs, and stronger communities.

"News of higher bills will not be welcomed by households, especially as winter approaches. While the added costs behind this forecasted rise are aimed at supporting those most in need, it does mean typical bills will increase despite relatively lower wholesale costs. It's a reminder that the price cap reflects more than just the market price of energy."

Global electricity demand is growing by 4 percent annually, with significant contributions from AI-driven data centers. Equinix is securing future power through agreements with multiple nuclear companies.

The Alpha85 jump starter, comprising over 170 components from 30 manufacturers, gained significant attention with awards like the 2021 GOOD DESIGN AWARD and a high consumer rating.

Building a clean-energy system in Antarctica required overcoming extreme challenges, including temperatures below -40 degrees Celsius, fierce winds of up to 300 km/h, and perpetual darkness during polar nights.

"This is a challenge with real impact - if we get it right, we'll save families money, protect the planet and make the UK a clean energy superpower."

New York State is allocating an additional $200 million to expand its electric school bus program, aimed at increasing the transition to zero-emission vehicles.

Reform UK's threat to strip public subsidies for wind and solar projects risks undermining Britain's green energy industry and threatens the prospects of clean energy jobs.

Google has agreed to secure up to 3GW of US hydropower through a $3 billion deal with Brookfield Asset Management, the largest corporate clean power pact for hydroelectricity. This includes 20-year power purchase agreements for electricity from two Pennsylvania facilities.

Elon has finally woken up to this, but talk about a day late and a dollar short.

Bow Miner achieved a remarkable performance on June 29, 2025, with only 580 computing power earning 33 BTC worth over 3.54 million US dollars in a single day.

Republican lawmakers are supporting a budget bill that threatens health care for vulnerable populations, risks rural hospitals, and escalates climate damage, while favoring the wealthy.

"The Community Action Grants program grantees don't just provide services; they're catalysts for positive change, led by and accountable to the communities they serve," foundation president and CEO Nicole Taylor said in a release.

The strategy outlines a clear set of interventions that break with economic orthodoxy by re-establishing the government as investor of first resort, risk absorber and catalyst of structural transformation.

The report warns there is currently a significant gap between the increasing energy demands of AI datacenters and the capability of current infrastructure to meet these demands.

The Campbell Touch-a-Truck event on July 1 will allow children to explore various large vehicles, enhancing community engagement and education on local services.

The city of Milpitas is again hosting Fourth of July Red, White and Boom Concert and Fireworks 5-9 p.m. at the Milpitas Sports Center, 1325 E. Calaveras Blvd.