This Week in Cleantech: Navigating the Intersection of Policy, Innovation, and Industrial Shift
Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Cleantech, the definitive weekly briefing on the most consequential developments in the clean energy and climate sectors. Hosted by Paul Gerke of Factor This! and Mike Casey of Tigercomm, our podcast…
Beyond the Pilot: The Operational Imperative for the Future of Virtual Power Plants
The North American power grid is currently navigating its most significant transformation since the post-war expansion of the mid-20th century. For decades, utility planning was a predictable science, characterized by centralized generation and steady,…
The New Frontier of Industrial Power: Redefining Energy Efficiency in Hydraulic Systems
In the landscape of modern manufacturing, few technologies are as indispensable—or as misunderstood—as hydraulics. From the high-pressure demands of metal forming and plastics processing to the rugged reliability required in heavy equipment and automated…
The Great Balancing Act: New York’s Renewable Energy Credit Dilemma
By [Your Name/Journalistic Desk] As New York City stands at the precipice of a new era in climate policy, a complex debate is unfolding regarding the implementation of Local Law 97. While the landmark statute was designed to force the owners of the…
The Year of the Water Battery: Global Pumped Storage Capacity Surpasses Historic 200 GW Milestone
The global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this shift lies an age-old technology experiencing a high-tech renaissance. According to the International Hydropower Association’s (IHA) 2026 World Hydropower…





