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Sungrow and Masdar Sign 7.5GWh Storage Deal for Abu Dhabi RTC Project
Sungrow said it has signed an agreement with Masdar to supply 7.5GWh of PowerTitan 3.0 energy storage systems and 2.6GW of PV inverters for Abu Dhabi’s round-the-clock RTC project.
Wellesley Municipal Light Plant asks customers to reduce peak electric use
Wellesley Municipal Light Plant asked customers to minimize electric use during the 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. peak period on May 19 as very high temperatures were expected. The town pointed residents to heat-safety guidance and its Shave the Peak program.
Washington, DC issues first heat alert of the season
Washington, DC activated its first Heat Alert of the 2026 season on Monday, May 18, ahead of expected high temperatures. Officials directed residents to cooling centers and heat-safety resources as local forecasts called for mid-90s heat.
Simi Valley brush fire triggers mandatory evacuations
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burned at least 1,364 acres with 0% containment on May 18, forcing mandatory evacuations, evacuation warnings and school closures as crews from multiple agencies responded.
ZESTAs launches Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance for shipping
ZESTAs has launched the Global Liquid Hydrogen Alliance to promote liquid hydrogen as a zero-emission fuel for shipping and coordinate industry development around standards, supply chains and deployment.
DOE orders MISO to keep Michigan coal plant available through summer peak
The Energy Department has ordered MISO, with Consumers Energy, to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive, Michigan, available through August 16, 2026, citing summer reliability needs. Michigan officials are still challenging the directive in federal court.
Rhode Island AG announces $25 million PCB settlement with Monsanto, Solutia and Pharmacia
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced a $25 million settlement with Monsanto, Solutia and Pharmacia over PCB contamination, with the amount potentially rising to $62.5 million depending on related litigation.
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with JBS USA Food Company and Swift Pork Company
USDA said it reached a March 5 stipulation agreement with JBS USA Food Company and Swift Pork Company, resolving a Packers and Stockyards Act case tied to hog scale test reporting and a $5,000 civil penalty.
Feds renew order to keep J.H. Campbell coal plant open
The U.S. Department of Energy has renewed its emergency order requiring Consumers Energy’s J.H. Campbell coal plant in West Olive, Michigan, to remain available through August 16, 2026, even as Michigan officials continue to challenge the intervention in court.
Flood warning issued for Chelan County
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for the Stehekin River at Stehekin in Chelan County, saying minor flooding is occurring and is forecast to continue. Company Creek Road is inundated at the north end, and other nearby impacts are being reported.
Red Cross warns of intense storms and hail threat across the middle of the U.S.
The American Red Cross issued a safety advisory warning of intense thunderstorms, large hail and possible tornadoes across parts of the central U.S. as NOAA and the Storm Prediction Center continued to flag an active severe-weather outbreak.
Anew Climate opens Singapore hub for Asia-Pacific carbon and low-carbon fuel markets
Anew Climate said it is opening a Singapore office as its Asia-Pacific hub, expanding work on carbon markets, Article 6, CORSIA and low-carbon fuel solutions. The company said Andy Brosnan will relocate to Singapore to lead the regional push.
USDA settles Packers and Stockyards case with Monterey Stockyard LLC
USDA said Monterey Stockyard LLC of Dayton, Virginia, agreed to pay an $800 civil penalty to settle an alleged Packers and Stockyards Act violation tied to scale testing and reporting.
Sandy Fire in Simi Valley prompts evacuation orders, warnings
The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley grew rapidly on May 18, forcing evacuation orders and warnings as Ventura County officials said the blaze had reached about 2,400 acres and was moving east.
Sandy Fire Forces Evacuations in Simi Valley
The Sandy Fire burned in Simi Valley on May 18, 2026, prompting evacuation orders and warnings, sheltering efforts and school closures as crews worked to contain the fast-moving blaze.
Pepperdine monitors Sandy wildfire near Simi Valley as evacuations expand
Pepperdine said it was monitoring the Sandy Fire near Simi Valley as officials reported rapid growth, expanding evacuation orders and warnings, and damaged structures.
Two Rivers storm damage exceeds $100,000 as thousands remain without power
Severe storms that hit Two Rivers on May 17 caused more than $100,000 in damage to city-owned property and left more than 2,000 households without power, according to local reporting and city updates. Cleanup and restoration were still underway the next day.
Department of Energy orders J.H. Campbell coal plant to stay online through summer peak
The Energy Department issued a new emergency order on May 18 keeping the J.H. Campbell coal plant available through August 16 to support Midwest grid reliability, despite legal and policy pushback from Michigan officials and environmental groups.
University of Toronto measures natural hydrogen buildup in Canadian Shield rock
University of Toronto and University of Ottawa geochemists say they directly measured natural hydrogen accumulating in billion-year-old Canadian Shield rock near Timmins, Ontario, in a study published May 18 in PNAS.
Minnesota governor surveys Two Harbors wildfire damage
Gov. Tim Walz visited Two Harbors on Monday to survey wildfire damage after the Stewart Trail Fire burned hundreds of acres and destroyed structures in northern Minnesota.
Crow Wing County declares local emergency as Flanders wildfire continues
Crow Wing County declared a local emergency as firefighters continued battling the Flanders wildfire near Breezy Point and Crosslake. County alerts said evacuations were underway in affected areas while reports said the fire was still active and about 20% contained.
Apache opens 2026-27 tree grant applications in the U.S.
Apache Corporation has opened U.S. applications for its 2026-2027 Tree Grant Program. Eligible nonprofits and government agencies in Alaska, Louisiana and Texas have until July 31, 2026 to apply.
City of Bloomington opens 2026 solar and energy-efficiency rebate applications
Bloomington has opened applications for its 2026 Green Home Improvement Program, which offers rebates for solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers and energy-efficiency upgrades.
Campo evacuations lifted after wildfire crossed into Colorado
Officials lifted evacuation orders for Campo after the Sharpe Fire crossed from Oklahoma into southeastern Colorado. Later reporting said all evacuation orders in Baca County were lifted, though residents were urged to stay alert.