World:
¶ “EU Tells Countries To Curb Energy Demand As Gas Prices Face Winter Squeeze” • Although the EU is not facing immediate gas shortages, Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen warned capitals that soaring prices driven by rising global demand could lead to shortages as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews. [Euronews]
¶ “How Old EV Batteries Could Help Transform The Struggling European Grid” • Retired EV batteries could transform Europe’s outdated energy grid, preventing billions of euros from being lost on electricity annually. While renewables helped the EU save €51 billion last year by reducing fossil fuel imports, the European infrastructure struggles to keep up. [Euronews]
¶ “Scientists Generate solar power 10 meters Beneath The Sea” • Researchers say they have successfully tested solar panels at depths previously considered impractical for the technology. During a two-hour trial near the Weizhou Islands, off the coast of southern China, the panels generated power from sunlight at a depth of 10 meters. [Euronews]
¶ “Kia PH Brings EV3 To Shake Up Compact Electric Crossover Market” • Kia Philippines expanded its local electric lineup with the rollout of the EV3, pricing the subcompact model at ₱1.898 million (roughly $30,400) to take aim directly at rival battery-powered options. The EV3 employs nickel-manganese-cobalt chemistry. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “The Case For Buying A Used EV Just Got Loads Better” • A pre-owned EV is more affordable than its new counterpart. That is not the end of the story, however. A new study indicates that used EVs hold a clear advantage over gas-powered vehicles in terms of reliability, with the electric advantage growing as the miles add up. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “CATL Unveils Its TECTRANS II Battery Platform At The IAA Transport Show” • The Chinese battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd unveiled a new modular battery platform for commercial vehicles at IAA Transportation 2026, with its heavy-duty version offering up to 1,000 km of range and megawatt-level charging. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “NSW Switches On One Of World’s Most Powerful Batteries” • The Waratah Super Battery is fully operational, adding 850 MW of power and 1680 MWh of storage to the New South Wales grid. Built on the site of a former coal-fired power station, the battery can supply enough power to meet the peak demand of as many as 340,000 NSW households. [Utility Magazine]
¶ “This Year’s El Niño, On Track To Be The Strongest Recorded, Could Also Be A Glimpse Of Our Climate Future” • This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be the strongest ever recorded, increasing the odds of record weather extremes around the world. El Niño can increase the odds of supercharged storms in some places, while lowering storm risk in others. [AOL.com]
US:
¶ “Nor’Easter Turns Deadly As It Lashes Northeast With Rain, Wind And Flooding” • Bands of heavy rain moved onshore from Delaware up to Massachusetts in a nor’easter that turned deadly. Parts of the Jersey Shore, as well as southeastern New England, have received up to 3 inches of rain over the last 24 hours. The storm has claimed at least one life. [ABC News]
¶ “Sea Level Rise Is Reshaping A California Beach Town And Threatening A Key Rail Line” • San Clemente is one of many California coastal communities dealing with effects of sea level rise. Nearly a decade ago, scientists forecast that over half of Southern California’s beaches could significantly erode by 2100, radically altering the state’s famed coast. [ABC News]
¶ “Solar, Wind, Battery Storage, And Politics: It’s Complicated” • In the summer of 2026, demand for electricity in Texas broke the previous record of 85.5 GW, set three years ago, 45 times. Through it all, there were no blackouts. How could that be? The answer, according to the Houston Chronicle, was lots of solar, wind, and battery storage. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Tone-Deaf Trillionaire Launches $200,000 EV Into Sour US Market” • If Elon Musk intended to gin up publicity for Tesla’s long-awaited re-launch of the iconic Tesla Roadster, now is the perfect time. Or not. The affordability crisis is front and center in the 2026 elections, and a $200,000 electric sports car might not be a great image for the cause. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Is Nearly Complete” • The Vermont Yankee nuclear plant was shut down in 2016 by Entergy because it was losing money in the deregulated New England energy market. Now decommissioning is quickly approaching completion, and almost all of the $602 million decommissioning trust fund has been spent. [Greenfield Recorder]
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