CAISO Board Approves $6.7B Transmission Plan

Switch Bioworks Advances Microbial Fertilizer to Corn Trials

Switch Bioworks is testing microbial fertilizer in Midwest corn fields. The trials will show whether engineered microbes can support nitrogen delivery at scale. Switch Bioworks is testing microbial fertilizer in Midwest corn fields. The trials will show whether engineered microbes can support nitrogen delivery at scale. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441376/support] Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewardship, replenishment, and resilient communities: Protecting Water Resources [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N777353.5976921ENVIRONMENTENERGY/B35488128.445651588;dc_trk_aid=639277743;dc_trk_cid=251818616;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;gpp=$%7BGPP_STRING_755%7D;gpp_sid=$%7BGPP_SID%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/]. Connect with a member of our team today: * Industry Voice Contributions [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/editorial-guidelines/] * Media Kit Requests [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/advertise/] Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/environment-energy-leader] l Twitter [https://twitter.com/E_E_Leader] l Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentEnergyLeader/] l Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/environmentenergyleader/] l ...

Chloride batteries move closer to grid-scale storage project

Chloride ions from seawater are drawing new battery research attention. Early solid-state work could support future grid storage beyond lithium. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/chloride-batteries-move-closer-to-grid-scale-storage-project,128893 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441376/support] Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewardship, replenishment, and resilient communities: Protecting Water Resources [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N777353.5976921ENVIRONMENTENERGY/B35488128.445651588;dc_trk_aid=639277743;dc_trk_cid=251818616;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;gpp=$%7BGPP_STRING_755%7D;gpp_sid=$%7BGPP_SID%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/]. Connect with a member of our team today: * Industry Voice Contributions [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/editorial-guidelines/] * Media Kit Requests [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/advertise/] Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/environment-energy-leader] l Twitter [https://twitter.com/E_E_Leader] l Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentEnergyLeader/] l Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/environmentenergyleader/] l ...

DOE Approves Oklo Aurora Safety Analysis Under Pilot Program

DOE's Idaho Operations Office approved a preliminary safety analysis for Oklo's Aurora reactor under the Reactor Pilot Program, a staged federal framework for advanced nuclear deployment. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/doe-approves-oklo-aurora-safety-analysis-under-pilot-program,129349 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441376/support] Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewardship, replenishment, and resilient communities: Protecting Water Resources [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N777353.5976921ENVIRONMENTENERGY/B35488128.445651588;dc_trk_aid=639277743;dc_trk_cid=251818616;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;gpp=$%7BGPP_STRING_755%7D;gpp_sid=$%7BGPP_SID%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/]. Connect with a member of our team today: * Industry Voice Contributions [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/editorial-guidelines/] * Media Kit Requests [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/advertise/] Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/environment-energy-leader] l Twitter [https://twitter.com/E_E_Leader] l Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentEnergyLeader/] l Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/environmentenergyleader/] l ...

Solar and Storage Took 91% of New U.S. Grid Capacity in Q1

States that voted for President Trump in 2024 accounted for 74% of all solar capacity installed during the quarter, with TX, FL, OH, IN, MI, AZ, and MS ranking among the top ten states for new additions. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/solar-and-storage-took-91-of-new-us-grid-capacity-in-q1,129348 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441376/support] Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewardship, replenishment, and resilient communities: Protecting Water Resources [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N777353.5976921ENVIRONMENTENERGY/B35488128.445651588;dc_trk_aid=639277743;dc_trk_cid=251818616;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;gpp=$%7BGPP_STRING_755%7D;gpp_sid=$%7BGPP_SID%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/]. Connect with a member of our team today: * Industry Voice Contributions [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/editorial-guidelines/] * Media Kit Requests [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/advertise/] Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/environment-energy-leader] l Twitter [https://twitter.com/E_E_Leader] l Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentEnergyLeader/] l Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/environmentenergyleader/] l ...

Not Every Paused Energy Project Is Pausing for the Same Reason

Tariffs, permitting, financing, and policy uncertainty are each stalling projects in 2026. They look the same from a distance. The right response to each one is completely different. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/not-every-paused-energy-project-is-pausing-for-the-same-reason,129259 Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2441376/support] Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Explore Amazon’s Spotlight on Water and learn more about the company’s work focused on water stewardship, replenishment, and resilient communities: Protecting Water Resources [https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N777353.5976921ENVIRONMENTENERGY/B35488128.445651588;dc_trk_aid=639277743;dc_trk_cid=251818616;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=;tfua=;gdpr=$%7BGDPR%7D;gdpr_consent=$%7BGDPR_CONSENT_755%7D;gpp=$%7BGPP_STRING_755%7D;gpp_sid=$%7BGPP_SID%7D;ltd=;dc_tdv=1] Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/]. Connect with a member of our team today: * Industry Voice Contributions [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/editorial-guidelines/] * Media Kit Requests [https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/advertise/] Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/environment-energy-leader] l Twitter [https://twitter.com/E_E_Leader] l Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/EnvironmentEnergyLeader/] l Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/environmentenergyleader/] l ...