15 – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
Skip to main content
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.
The homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.

Energy

Here’s how much energy crypto mining gobbles up in the USHere’s how much energy crypto mining gobbles up in the US
Why a text alert might have helped California keep the lights onWhy a text alert might have helped California keep the lights on
How The Merge will slash Ethereum’s climate pollutionHow The Merge will slash Ethereum’s climate pollution
A utility company locked thousands of customers out of their smart thermostats in ColoradoA utility company locked thousands of customers out of their smart thermostats in Colorado
California’s power grid is struggling to cope with extreme heatCalifornia’s power grid is struggling to cope with extreme heat
The Department of Energy wants feedback on how to recycle lithium-ion batteriesThe Department of Energy wants feedback on how to recycle lithium-ion batteries
To fight climate change, we need to start biking like the DutchTo fight climate change, we need to start biking like the Dutch
With the Inflation Reduction Act, the US brings climate goals within reachWith the Inflation Reduction Act, the US brings climate goals within reach
California aims to score big in the race for offshore windCalifornia aims to score big in the race for offshore wind
Heat pumps: what they do and why they’re hot nowHeat pumps: what they do and why they’re hot now
‘Take that, Elon Musk’: Ford’s CEO takes a swipe at EV rival while announcing solar investment‘Take that, Elon Musk’: Ford’s CEO takes a swipe at EV rival while announcing solar investment
This act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever takenThis act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken
Go read this investigation into major methane leaks in Texas and New MexicoGo read this investigation into major methane leaks in Texas and New Mexico
The uneven energy costs of working from homeThe uneven energy costs of working from home
Can hydrogen fuel cells power Microsoft data centers?Can hydrogen fuel cells power Microsoft data centers?
London paid a record price for electricity during its heatwaveLondon paid a record price for electricity during its heatwave
Joe Biden’s new plan: solar power for everyone, not just the richJoe Biden’s new plan: solar power for everyone, not just the rich
Teenagers spotted the largest gas pipeline spill in US historyTeenagers spotted the largest gas pipeline spill in US history
Democratic lawmakers ask federal agencies to crack down on crypto miningDemocratic lawmakers ask federal agencies to crack down on crypto mining
Texas’ fragile grid isn’t ready for crypto mining’s explosive growth

Bitcoin mining could bring higher electricity bills and more pollution to Texas

Justine Calma
Tesla asks Texans to avoid charging their EVs during peak times because of the heatwaveTesla asks Texans to avoid charging their EVs during peak times because of the heatwave
Texas heatwave and energy crunch curtails Bitcoin miningTexas heatwave and energy crunch curtails Bitcoin mining
Dead solar panels are about to become a lot more valuableDead solar panels are about to become a lot more valuable
Mining the deep sea for battery materials will be dangerously noisy, study findsMining the deep sea for battery materials will be dangerously noisy, study finds
Can Microsoft’s data centers become big batteries for the grid?Can Microsoft’s data centers become big batteries for the grid?
New York denies air permit to Bitcoin mining power plantNew York denies air permit to Bitcoin mining power plant
Construction begins on ‘Mammoth’ direct air capture plantConstruction begins on ‘Mammoth’ direct air capture plant
Bitcoin’s energy use drops following price plungeBitcoin’s energy use drops following price plunge
Tesla partners with California utility on virtual power plantTesla partners with California utility on virtual power plant
New White House partnership aims to speed construction of offshore wind farmsNew White House partnership aims to speed construction of offshore wind farms
US Army deploys its first floating solar arrayUS Army deploys its first floating solar array
What Bitcoin’s nosedive means for the environmentWhat Bitcoin’s nosedive means for the environment
Lightyear says its $263,000 solar-powered car will go into production later this yearLightyear says its $263,000 solar-powered car will go into production later this year
New research points to bad math behind corporate renewable energy claimsNew research points to bad math behind corporate renewable energy claims
‘H2Hubs’ will fuel American hydrogen production in $8 billion program‘H2Hubs’ will fuel American hydrogen production in $8 billion program
President Joe Biden will pause solar tariffs and invoke Defense Production Act for clean energyPresident Joe Biden will pause solar tariffs and invoke Defense Production Act for clean energy
New York lawmakers pass a moratorium on Bitcoin miningNew York lawmakers pass a moratorium on Bitcoin mining
Extreme drought could cost California half its hydroelectric power this summerExtreme drought could cost California half its hydroelectric power this summer
The US has fallen way behind on climate goalsThe US has fallen way behind on climate goals
More accurate wind forecasts can save Americans millions in energy costsMore accurate wind forecasts can save Americans millions in energy costs

Most Popular

Most Popular
  1. Alex Jones has uncovered another massive conspiracy
  2. 360-degree cameras have a new superpower
  3. The US gets the worst phones
  4. You’re about to feel the AI money squeeze
  5. Musk vs. Altman is here, and it’s going to get messy