Sustainability Soundbites from E+E Leader

Epizodes

• Viridi Breaks Ground on Lincoln Landfill RNG Facility 17.07.2026 2min

  Viridi Energy, backed by Warburg Pincus, began construction on a landfill gas-to-RNG facility in Lincoln, Nebraska, under a city build-own-operate contract. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/viridi-breaks-ground-on-lincoln-landfill-rng-facility,133691 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the...
• Rolls-Royce Expands Mankato Backup Power Production Capacity 17.07.2026 4min

  Rolls-Royce has opened a $24M Mankato facility to expand backup power output. The center will support data centers and other critical infrastructure nationwide. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/rolls-royce-expands-mankato-backup-power-production-capacity,133307 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Insta...
• Power Plant Retirement Now Requires Replacement Capacity 17.07.2026 4min

  Missouri and Indiana now require utilities to secure replacement capacity before retiring power plants, as PJM and MISO warn of tightening reserve margins. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/power-plant-retirement-now-requires-replacement-capacity,133690 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Sup...
• NC Water Funding Round Draws $1.6B in Requests, Awards $244M 17.07.2026 3min

  North Carolina approved $244 million for water projects after receiving $1.6 billion in requests, showing the gap between infrastructure needs and funding. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nc-water-funding-round-draws-16b-in-requests-awards-244m,133594 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l Yo...
• Grid Equipment Manufacturing Becomes Strategic Industry 17.07.2026 9min

  Manufacturers in South Korea, Brazil, and India are expanding transformer capacity as grid growth turns electrical equipment into a strategic industry. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/grid-equipment-manufacturing-becomes-strategic-industry,133593 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the show Tha...
• NERC's Better Summer Outlook Comes With an Important Caveat 17.07.2026 7min

  NERC cut elevated-risk grid regions from six to three for summer 2026 on record resource additions, but DOE orders are keeping some coal plants online too. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nercs-better-summer-outlook-comes-with-an-important-caveat,133592 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. S...
• Stryten’s C&D Trojan Deal Expands U.S. Battery Manufacturing 16.07.2026 3min

  Stryten plans to acquire C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery. The new deal would expand U.S. production and reach across mobility, data center and backup power. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/strytens-cd-trojan-deal-expands-us-battery-manufacturing,133305 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Insta...
• Nebraska Nonprofit Sues EPA Over Terminated Solar Grant 16.07.2026 4min

  The Center for Rural Affairs is suing the United States after EPA terminated its $62.45 million Solar for All grant following a repeal of IRA funding. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/nebraska-nonprofit-sues-epa-over-terminated-solar-grant,133471 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the sho...
• Wyoming Court Backs Zoning as a Water Risk Strategy 16.07.2026 3min

  A Wyoming Supreme Court ruling affirms that counties can use land-use zoning, not just environmental permitting, to protect drinking water sources. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/wyoming-court-backs-zoning-as-a-water-risk-strategy,133308 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l BlueS...
• America's Aging Dams Are Becoming an Infrastructure Risk 16.07.2026 4min

  A Bridge Michigan investigation found 100,000 residents live downstream of deteriorating dams, a pattern repeating in states across the country. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/americas-aging-dams-are-becoming-an-infrastructure-risk,133438 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l Blue...
• Africa's Grid Bottleneck Is Straining Industrial Growth 16.07.2026 8min

  Africa's transmission networks are falling behind power demand, renewable generation, and the industrial corridors governments hope to develop. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/africas-grid-bottleneck-is-straining-industrial-growth,133437 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the show Thanks...
• ERCOT's Batch Zero Framework Changes Who Gets Grid Access 16.07.2026 6min

  ERCOT's new Batch Zero framework, the first ISO in the nation to use a batch process, will decide how large loads access scarce grid capacity. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ercots-batch-zero-framework-changes-who-gets-grid-access,133436 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the show Thank...
• Syngenta Links Fungi With Farm Carbon Revenue Opportunities. 15.07.2026 5min

  Syngenta and Groundwork BioAg are pairing fungal crop inputs with soil carbon programs. Farmers could gain soil benefits and fresh revenues from carbon credits. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/syngenta-links-fungi-with-farm-carbon-revenue-opportunities,133304 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instag...
• New York Freezes Data Center Permits Pending Review 15.07.2026 4min

  New York paused new data center permits under Executive Order 62 while the state completes an environmental review and community investment framework. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/new-york-freezes-data-center-permits-pending-review,133306 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the show Th...
• India's Power Grid Is a New Site Selection Variable 15.07.2026 6min

  India's electricity demand is outpacing transmission buildout, creating grid connection risk for manufacturers evaluating the country for new facilities. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/indias-power-grid-is-a-new-site-selection-variable,133303 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the show ...
• Georgia Investigates Data Centers Over Fuel Cost Shifting 15.07.2026 6min

  Georgia regulators are investigating whether data centers on Georgia Power's Real-Time Pricing rate are shifting fuel costs onto residential customers. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/georgia-investigates-data-centers-over-fuel-cost-shifting,133205 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the ...
• Airengy, Nobian Study Danish Salt Cavern Energy Storage Plan 14.07.2026 4min

  Airengy and Nobian are studying a Danish salt cavern for energy storage. The project could store 2.5 GWh and supply 3 MW to 10 MW over long periods when needed. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/airengy-nobian-study-danish-salt-cavern-energy-storage-plan,133302 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instag...
• Hawaii Recognizes New Sanctuary Modeled on Zealandia 14.07.2026 3min

  Hawaii formally recognized the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary, a nonprofit modeled on New Zealand's Zealandia, for endangered species recovery work. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/hawaii-recognizes-new-sanctuary-modeled-on-zealandia,133168 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l Blue...
• Ninth Circuit Rejects EPA's DecaBDE Flame Retardant Rule 14.07.2026 4min

  The Ninth Circuit sent EPA's 2024 decaBDE rule back for rework, ruling the agency didn't justify skipping recycling, disposal, and wastewater limits. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/ninth-circuit-rejects-epas-decabde-flame-retardant-rule,133080 Support the show Thanks for listening! For access to all of E+E Leader's news and programs, visit our website at www.environmentenergyleader.com. Follow us on our Social Channels: LinkedIn l Twitter l Facebook l Instagram l YouTube l...
• Southeast Asia Is Building Grids Around the Fabs It Wants 14.07.2026 7min

  Vietnam and Malaysia are expanding transmission capacity in anticipation of future semiconductor demand, treating grid readiness as industrial strategy. https://www.environmentenergyleader.com/stories/southeast-asia-is-building-grids-around-the-fabs-it-wants,133167 Support for Sustainability Soundbites is provided by Amazon. Amazon is working toward a carbon-free energy future—doing more with less, investing where it matters most, and supporting communities where we operate. Support the...