Equinor and bp terminate offshore wind power contract with New York

The energy giants have reached an agreement with NYSERDA to terminate the agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project, citing changed economic circumstances in the industry

New York rushes offshore wind round 4 to save capacity

New York accelerates offshore wind and renewable energy projects with an expedited tender, aiming to meet ambitious renewable energy goals despite challenges

New York state files lawsuit against PepsiCo for alleged plastic pollution

New York state is suing PepsiCo, alleging its role in plastic pollution along Buffalo River, with the company identified as a major contributor

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US commits $100m to zero emission school buses

The scheme aims at reducing emissions and promoting cleaner alternatives

Shell to divest home energy retail business

The energy giant is also reportedly exploring options, including a potential stake sale to outside investors, for its global renewable power operations

More than 600k US children suffer from asthma caused by gas stove use

Gas stoves emit toxic chemicals that put people at risk of severe health effects, new study suggests

Equinor and bp unveil $5m offshore wind ecosystem fund in New York

The two energy giants are developing the Empire Wind and Beacon Wind projects, which will generate enough renewable energy to power more than two million New York homes

New York installs 4GW of distributed solar and ‘largest’ single rooftop array

The 1,4000 solar panels on the Javits Centre’s green roof, which also serves as a habitat for area wildlife, will be supplemented by a 3.5MW battery storage system

US records a boom in all-electric homes

Over a quarter of all US households are all-electric, new study finds

New York to explore feasibility of developing renewable projects on underutilised lands

One of the sites is under consideration for potentially hosting a large-scale solar power project