U.S. PET Bottle Recycling Rate Falls to 29% as Recycled Content Hits Record
NAPCOR’s 2025 report puts the U.S. PET bottle recycling rate at 29%, down from 30.2%, while recycled content in bottles hit a record 22.9%.
Disadvantages of Renewable Energy: 7 Real Problems and How Much They Matter
The disadvantages of renewable energy include variable output, grid bottlenecks, land use, wildlife and mineral impacts. See 7 cons, 5 pros and U.S. data.
Is Oil Renewable? No, and Here Is Why It Runs Out
No, oil is not renewable: it formed from marine organisms over millions of years. See how oil forms, how much the U.S. has and which fuels are renewable.
Duke Energy Florida Files Plans for 4 Solar Sites Totaling 300 MW
Duke Energy Florida filed plans for four solar sites adding 300 MW by mid-2028 and estimates $1 billion in lifetime customer savings from lower fuel costs.
Ford Says 2021 Mustang Mach-E Batteries Keep 92% Health After Five Years
Ford fleet data on more than 36,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs from 2021 shows average battery health of 92% after five years, with 95% of cars between 87% and 97%.
How Much Does a Solar Water Heater Cost? Prices, Savings and Payback in 2026
A solar water heater costs about $3,000–$10,000 installed, and a pool system $2,500–$4,000. See prices by type, yearly savings and payback without 25D.
5 Best Solar Water Heaters for Homes, Pools and Off-Grid Showers
The best solar water heaters on Amazon: an evacuated-tube home kit, a DIY collector, two pool heaters and a camp shower, with sizing and freeze rules.
Global Fossil CO2 Emissions Set to Fall 0.4% in 2026, Report Finds
The Global Carbon Budget 2026 projects fossil CO2 emissions will dip 0.4% in 2026, with U.S. emissions down 1.3% as coal use falls.
Senate Votes 73-25 to Advance Bipartisan Energy Permitting Bill
The Senate voted 73-25 on November 9, 2026, to take up a bipartisan permitting reform bill covering energy projects, power lines and data centers.
Vertical Axis Wind Turbines for Home: How They Work and Whether They Are Worth It
How vertical axis wind turbines work, Savonius vs Darrieus designs, what field trials show about rooftop output, and when a home VAWT makes sense.