Boston Economy Grows Slightly as Inflation Worries Mount, Fed Reports
Boston's economy grew slightly but business optimism weakened amid inflation worries tied to energy prices, tariffs, and Middle East conflict, the Federal Reserve reports.
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Federal Judge Strikes Down New York Climate Superfund Law as Unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled New York's Climate Superfund Act unconstitutional, citing conflicts with federal authority over climate policy and foreign affairs, potentially affecting similar state proposals nationwide.
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Fervo Energy signs 396 MW geothermal deal with Google, largest ever
Fervo Energy secured a record 396 MW geothermal power deal with Google, expandable to nearly 1 GW by 2030, highlighting baseload power scarcity for AI infrastructure.
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13 Transmission Projects Could Deliver $15.3 Billion in Benefits by 2050
Thirteen transmission projects in the Eastern Interconnection could produce $15.3 billion in net value by 2050 while lowering electricity rates and improving grid reliability, a new study finds.
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U.S. LNG Exports Jump 23% in First Half of 2026, Report Finds
U.S. LNG exports rose 23% in early 2026 to 17.4 Bcf/d, driven by new terminals and high global prices following Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
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MISO Sets New Rules for Data Centers to Connect to Midwest Grid
MISO proposed requiring large loads above 50 MW to meet ramping and ride-through standards before connecting, responding to FERC's June directive amid surging data center demand and grid stability concerns.
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California Utility Stocks Plunge 20% After Wildfire Liability Bill Passes
California lawmakers rejected Gov. Newsom's plan to cap utility wildfire liability, triggering a 20% stock drop for PG&E and 23% for Edison International while passing bills legalizing balcony solar and remote inspections.
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Drought Chokes Key Shipping Routes, Squeezing Already Tight Energy Markets
Droughts at the Panama Canal and Rhine River are restricting shipping capacity, adding pressure to energy markets already strained by the Strait of Hormuz closure, Wood Mackenzie reports.
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Higher Gas Prices Raise Inflation Fears, but Lower Prices Don't Ease Them
Household inflation expectations rise when gas price forecasts climb but don't fall symmetrically when gas outlooks drop, especially among lower-income groups, Federal Reserve research shows.
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Microsoft, PowerHouse clash with utilities over data center agreements at FERC
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Fusion Startup Raises $4 Billion, Targets 2027 Energy Breakthrough
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Utility Forecasts Diverge by 30,000 Heat Pumps, Risking Overbuilding in New York
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