Geothermal Energy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the 4th State of the Nation Address (SONA), where he stressed the increased use of renewable energy in the Philippine energy mix. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office)

Philippine President Reconfirms Commitment To Renewable Energy, Wants “Sleeping” Projects To Wake Up

In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening and increasing renewable energy in the Philippines’ energy mix, targeting an additional 35% utilization by 2030. “When it comes to energy, renewable energy is the way forward,” the … [continued]

Anaktuvuk Pass, Alaska, in winter. Photo by Molly Rettig, NREL.

Geothermal & Borehole Thermal Energy Storage Can Reliably Heat Buildings in Extreme Cold — NREL…

New Study Demonstrates Efficient Performance—Even on Frozen Alaska Soils New energy storage research from NREL, a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory, has demonstrated a way to store and reuse heat underground to meet the heating demands of cold regions like Alaska. Published on June 17 in the journal Energy & Buildings, the … [continued]

Climeworks's "Mammoth" direct air carbon capture plant demonstrates how Iceland's reactive rock and geothermal resources can support the emerging carbon mineralization industry (original photo by Tina Casey).

Direct Air Carbon Capture Is Scaling Up, And Mineralization Is The Key

Climeworks’s “Mammoth” direct air carbon capture plant demonstrates how Iceland’s reactive rock and geothermal resources can support the emerging carbon mineralization industry.

ChatGPT generated this panoramic image of expansive Canadian wind and solar farms, illustrating large-scale renewable energy integration across diverse landscapes

Transforming Canada: Mapping A 100% Electrified Energy Economy

Canada stands at a crossroads in its energy future, and the path it chooses will define its economic resilience, environmental integrity, and quality of life for generations. As a Canadian who is involved in shaping Ireland’s 2050 energy roadmap through my work with Trifecta Ireland, I see an immense opportunity … [continued]

ChatGPT generated this panoramic image of wind turbines and solar panels spanning a rural Indian landscape, complete with a traditional temple to signify its location

India’s Coal & Gas Decline Signals Accelerating Renewable Energy Transition

India’s energy landscape is at a pivotal crossroads, exemplified by the notable recent decline in coal- and gas-fired power generation, which in May 2025 marked the steepest year-over-year drop since COVID-19. The rapid contraction in coal usage, attributed to an amalgamation of economic slowdowns, surging renewable deployment, and increasingly cost-competitive … [continued]