38 h. ago If S.F. Mayor Lurie wants affordability, he should stop taxing new homes at the same rate as cigarettes

If S.F. Mayor Lurie wants affordability, he should stop taxing new homes at the same rate as cigarettes  sfchronicle.com

Politics

38 h. ago The Smart Light Bulbs Worth Buying in 2026: Cync, Meross, Tapo

If you’re new to smart home tech, light bulbs are an affordable, low-commitment place to start.

Politics

40 h. ago Trump to hold de facto midterm kickoff in Iowa focused on the economy, energy prices

President Trump's rally in Iowa on Tuesday brings his message to a state disproportionately affected by his economic policies and whose voters could help determine control of Congress.

Politics

48 h. ago AI and Affordability Dominate First Day of BloombergNEF Energy Summit

AI and Affordability Dominate First Day of BloombergNEF Energy Summit  Bloomberg.com

Politics

48 h. ago Geothermal energy has the potential to reshape global power supply

Through a detailed mapping of the operating principles of current geothermal systems, scientists are pointing to vast, largely hidden potential capable of meeting the growing demands of an energy-hungry world.

Politics

49 h. ago S.F. supervisor says mayor’s housing office ‘lost’ $5M for affordable housing

S.F. supervisor says mayor’s housing office ‘lost’ $5M for affordable housing  missionlocal.org

Politics

49 h. ago Mamdani's early moves as mayor clash with affordability pledge: 'Ripple effects are significant'

Mamdani campaigned on making New York more affordable, but his early delivery-app crackdown has business experts warning new mandates will push costs onto customers.

Politics

49 h. ago Hayworth: Washington must address root problems with affordability

Hayworth: Washington must address root problems with affordability  detroitnews.com

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51 h. ago How to include fossil fuel communities in Canada's clean energy transition

Fossil fuel-dependent communities in Western Canada sit at the center of Canada's energy decisions. A just and inclusive clean energy transition will depend on how well governments listen to these communities and how fast they deal with the forces working to slow down energy decarbonization.

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52 h. ago Optimizing wastewater use for green hydrogen production: AI unlocks clean energy potential

Scientists from the Departments of Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of the University of Malaga participated in an international collaboration that has optimized, through artificial intelligence, the process of producing bio-hydrogen from wastewater. It is a consortium involving researchers from countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, India and Taiwan. Their work is published in the journal Energy.

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56 h. ago Ukrainians are sharing hacks online on how to survive winter power cuts

After repeated Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid, Ukrainians face long outages during a cold winter at war. On social media, Ukrainians share tips for keeping warm at home.

Events

56 h. ago FHLBank San Francisco Committed More Than $185 Million to Affordable Housing, Homeownership and Economic Development in 2025

FHLBank San Francisco Committed More Than $185 Million to Affordable Housing, Homeownership and Economic Development in 2025  Yahoo Finance Singapore

Economics

57 h. ago Hydrogel coating for solar panels boosts power generation efficiency

A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a simple and affordable hydrogel coating that not only enhances the heat dissipation in solar panels for cooling their "hot spots" effectively, but also increases power generation efficiency, ultimately supporting Hong Kong's goal of achieving urban carbon neutrality.

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57 h. ago Amorphous passivation strategy creates efficient, durable and flexible perovskite solar cells

Solar cells, devices that convert sunlight into electricity, are helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, promoting a shift toward renewable energy sources. Most solar cells used today are based on silicon, yet researchers have recently been exploring the potential of other photovoltaic materials, particularly perovskites.

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58 h. ago Nuclear plants reported few outages in the first three weeks of January 2026

Nuclear plants reported few outages in the first three weeks of January 2026  U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov)

Events

58 h. ago OPB’s First Look: Speeding up renewable energy growth in Washington

OPB’s First Look: Speeding up renewable energy growth in Washington  opb.org

Politics

59 h. ago Trump tries — again — to deliver a winning message on affordability

Trump tries — again — to deliver a winning message on affordability  The Washington Post

Politics

60 h. ago American energy dominance gives us the power to fend off enemies and rescue Venezuela

Donald Trump assembles energy leaders to discuss Venezuela strategy after Nicolas Maduro's removal, targeting world's largest oil reserves for development.

Politics

60 h. ago WA lawmakers look to make data centers pay for energy cost hikes

WA lawmakers look to make data centers pay for energy cost hikes  seattletimes.com

Economics

61 h. ago Leidos to acquire Entrust Solutions Group for $2.4B to expand energy infrastructure business

Leidos to acquire Entrust Solutions Group for $2.4B to expand energy infrastructure business  The Business Journals

Economics