During the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi in January 2026, Angola reaffirmed its commitment to expanding renewable energy as a central pillar of its national energy strategy. Represented by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, the country highlighted the role of structured planning, international cooperation and long-term investment in accelerating its energy transition. Angola’s participation in IRENA reflects a broader strategic approach aimed at diversifying the national energy mix while ensuring system reliability and sustainability. In recent years, renewable energy has gained increasing relevance within national planning frameworks, not only as a response to climate challenges but also as a means to strengthen energy security and reduce structural vulnerabilities. At the Assembly, discussions focused on the integration of large-scale renewable projects, grid stability and the importance of regulatory frameworks that support both public and private investment. Angola’s engagement in these forums aligns with its ongoing efforts to modernise the electricity sector and attract international partners with proven technical expertise. The Minister emphasised that renewable energy development in Angola is being pursued through a phased and technically grounded approach. This includes the expansion of generation capacity, reinforcement of transmission infrastructure and continuous...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the Trump administration’s reported plans to open up new drilling off California’s coasts as “dead on arrival.” “As it relates to offshore oil drilling, it's overwhelmingly opposed by members of all political parties in the state of California,” Newsom said during a press conference at the COP30 climate conference...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Friday that the U.S. may lift some sanctions on Venezuela in order to facilitate oil sales.  Bessent also said that nearly $5 billion in Venezuela’s frozen International Monetary Fund (IMF) special drawing rights monetary assets could be used to rebuild its economy. The IMF has not engaged with...

The anticipated release of the second report by the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has been delayed as the White House says scheduling will take some time. The second MAHA report was expected to be released this week, but the White House said the paper would be submitted by its Aug. 12 deadline, with...

The conservative House Freedom Caucus said Friday it would “not accept” changes that “water down” its cuts to green energy tax credits as the Senate weighs whether to alter parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The House version of the “big, beautiful bill” would make drastic changes to tax cuts for low-carbon energy...

A state panel says it considers a proposal to build an electric vehicle plant near Big Rapids "abandoned," so it is clawing back some $175 million in incentives for the project.

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) on Wednesday declared a local public emergency over the sewage spill in the Potomac River and requested federal support from the Trump administration. In an order, Bowser declared a public emergency and directed city officials within the district to “activate, implement, and coordinate mutual aid agreements between the District of...

Surging electricity prices have risen to the forefront of the New Jersey governor's race — and could be a key issue in the 2026 midterms. Nationwide, power prices have risen 6.2 percent over the past year, more than doubling the 2.9 percent inflation rate overall.  In New Jersey, household electricity rates were about 22 percent higher in July than...