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Can the U.S. Make Solar Panels? This Company Thinks So.

First Solar kept producing them in Ohio after most of the industry moved to China. President Biden wants many more domestic manufacturers.

Little Progress in Talks to End Strike Against 3 Detroit Automakers

The U.A.W. returned to the bargaining table on Sunday after its president warned, “We’re going to amp this thing up” if the car companies don’t…

Hawaiian Electric Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire

Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the…

Hawaii’s Big Utility Pushes Back on Blame for Deadly Wildfire

Hawaiian Electric says power was shut off and an initial fire put out before a second blaze razed Lahaina. The county continues to blame the…

Hawaiian Electric Was Warned of System Fragility Before Maui Wildfire

The utility knew it needed to upgrade its equipment but did not make changes that could have reduced risks of fires, energy experts said.

First Solar Finds That Forced Labor Was Used in Its Malaysian Ops

The company, First Solar, said an internal review had found that subcontractors used unethical recruitment tactics and withheld pay from workers.

A Times Energy Reporter Hunts for Power Sources

Ivan Penn reports on the new sources we rely on to power our world.

United Airlines and Pilots Agree on Deal Raising Pay as Much as 40%

The proposed four-year agreement would be worth $10 billion over the life of the contract.

A New Job for Electric Vehicles: Powering Homes During Blackouts

Some energy experts say battery-powered vehicles will increasingly help keep the lights on and support electric grids, rather than straining them.

Hyundai and LG Plan $4.3 Billion Battery Plant in Georgia

The facility is the second battery project under development in the state by Hyundai Motor Group and may bring 3,000 jobs.