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OSU researcher on the potential of geothermal energy in Oregon
The Bureau of Land Management is leasing out land in Malheur County for geothermal energy. We'll hear from an expert to break down what it is and its potential in the state.

Trump administration order requires interior secretary to sign off on all wind and solar projects
All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. That's according to a new order that authorizes Burgum to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rights-of-way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.

Virginia is for … data centers? Residents are increasingly saying no
The world's highest concentration of data centers is in Virginia. Many residents are not happy about that.

Do you want federal money for an EV or home solar? Time is running out — fast
Federal tax credits for rooftop solar, heat pumps and other energy-efficient technologies are going away at the end of the year. Here's what consumers should know.

Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law
In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.
Think Out Loud
Oregon’s NuScale Power receives regulatory approval for modular reactor design
This spring the Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved a design from Oregon’s NuScale Power for a 77 megawatt nuclear reactor.

Environment
Under Trump’s new law, Oregon could lose big on solar and wind energy projects
Under the Trump Adminstration's One Big Beautiful Bill, Oregon could lose about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, or enough energy to power one million homes.
Science & Environment
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.

As Oregon launches one-stop guide to energy rebates, financial support for some rebates is in peril
The Oregon Department of Energy launched the Energy HIPPO, or the Hub for Incentive Programs and Projects in Oregon, to help Oregonians learn what energy rebates they qualify for.

Science & Environment
Oregon wave energy startup shutting down after losing federal funds
AquaHarmonics was set to be among the first companies to test its technology at the new PacWest wave energy facility off the coast of Newport.