Ben Geman

1 day ago | axios.com | Ben Geman

Data: Pew Research Center; Chart: Axios VisualsNew polling shows steep declines in Republicans' support for solar and especially wind power — data that lands as GOP lawmakers weigh bills to curtail incentives. Why it matters: The Pew Research Center survey reveals Democrats' challenge in trying to exact a political price for scuttling IRA credits. If this poll is right, it doesn't look like ending the credits would create jeopardy with the GOP base — especially if these trend lines continue.

2 days ago | axios.com | Ben Geman

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/AxiosRecord capital is flowing into energy despite lots of geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty, but the picture varies among technologies, a new global analysis finds. Why it matters: The International Energy Agency's investment report tallies regional and source-specific trends at a time when the world remains badly off pace for reaching Paris Agreement goals. A few high-level takeaways from the huge annual report... New is outpacing old and it's not close.

3 days ago | axios.com | Ben Geman

Data: Atlas Public Policy; Chart: Axios VisualsInflation Reduction Act tax credits for making low-carbon energy equipment are spurring over $185 billion in planned or operating factory investments, a new analysis finds. Why it matters: The Atlas Public Policy report arrives amid Capitol Hill debates that could vastly scale back the incentives. The research and advisory firm found that 77% of planned spending on credit-eligible projects it's tracked is in GOP-held House districts.

4 days ago | axios.com | Ben Geman

Illustration: Allie Carl/AxiosFacebook parent Meta on Tuesday inked a 20-year deal with power giant Constellation Energy to keep a large Illinois nuclear plant running until mid-century. Why it matters: It's a big addition to a hot power trend — big tech looking to reactors big and small to meet AI's electricity thirst with zero-carbon energy. Driving the news: The companies announced a 20-year power purchase agreement for the 1.1-gigawatt Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois.

5 days ago | axios.com | Ben Geman

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios. Former Microsoft and BP execs are launching a startup to quickly deploy data centers with on-site power — and very high efficiency. Why it matters: Rapidly building and powering data centers — and doing it without straining grids or spiking emissions — is key to the global AI race. Driving the news: The startup GridFree AI, born in "electron economy" incubator Montauk Climate, emerges from stealth Monday with $5 million led by Giant Ventures.