A massive industrial heat pump complex is coming to Cambridge that will harness the Charles River’s thermal energy. The system will provide carbon-free steam to over 70 million square feet of building space. Construction is already underway with completion targeted for 2028.
A federal court upheld Department of Energy rules banning traditional non-condensing gas water heaters and furnaces. The decision requires new appliances to achieve 90-95% efficiency versus traditional 80% rates. Gas industry groups argue the rules will force expensive home modifications.
Bechtel is teaming up with Doral Renewables to build a major solar and storage facility in Texas. The Cold Creek project will feature 430 MW of solar generation and 340 MWh of battery storage. Construction is expected to create over 500 jobs with commercial operation starting in 2028.
GE Aerospace and Shield AI are collaborating on propulsion for the X-BAT autonomous fighter program. The partnership will use GE’s F110 engine with vectoring exhaust nozzle for vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
Europe is doubling down on its climate ambitions with a massive €2.9 billion investment in net-zero technologies. The funding will support 61 projects across 19 sectors, aiming to cut 221 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent. This represents the EU’s largest push yet to turn climate goals into industria
China is providing massive electricity subsidies to data centers using domestic AI chips from Huawei and Cambricon. The chips are reportedly 30-50% less power efficient than NVIDIA’s alternatives. This move aims to keep Chinese companies loyal to local technology despite performance gaps.
The US faces rare earth dependency on China because domestic mining faced relentless opposition from environmental activists and Congress. Permits were denied and litigation stalled projects despite national security concerns. Now bipartisan support may be too late.
Apple is reportedly developing an entry-level MacBook with an A-series processor instead of M-series chips. The device will launch in early 2026 with a price “well under” $1000 and target budget-conscious buyers. This represents Apple’s most aggressive push into the affordable laptop market yet.
Philips Ultrasound is eliminating 33 positions at its Bothell, Washington facility effective December 31. The cuts come as the company faces FDA warnings about documentation lapses in handling defective device reports.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang revealed that producing Blackwell AI chips in the US required crucial collaboration with Taiwanese partners. The project took just nine months from start to volume production thanks to companies like TSMC, Foxconn, and Wistron. This achievement highlights how deeply interconn
