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Renewables are overtaking fossil fuels in global electricity growth
Ember analysis cited by We Mean Business Coalition says renewables met all growth in global electricity demand in 2025, while fossil fuel generation declined . The shift is being accelerated by energy-security concerns and greater investment into clean power funds
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Energy volatility is speeding the clean transition
Reuters reporting highlighted in the Signals of Change newsletter says the Iran war has increased market volatility and pushed some countries to accelerate low-carbon energy plans . UN climate chief Simon Stiell said the conflict is “supercharging the shift to renewables,” underscoring how geopolitical risk is influencing industrial energy strategy
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EDP unveils a $1 billion renewables push in Asia-Pacific
Portuguese utility EDP announced a major $1 billion renewables investment focused on Australia, signaling continued corporate expansion into clean power markets . The move reflects the growing appeal of renewables for long-term energy security and independence
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Heat pump sales surge as U.S. households respond to energy prices
According to the newsletter, U.S. heat pump sales rose sharply this winter as consumers reacted to high fossil-fuel prices and lower electricity rates . In Massachusetts, discounted winter electricity rates reportedly saved 140,000 heat pump owners at least $37 million, and other states are considering similar policies
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Electrified cement production reaches a potential breakthrough
Swedish company SaltX Technology and Holcim produced clinker using a fully electrified process for the first time . Because clinker is the key binding ingredient in cement, the advance could help decarbonize one of the world’s most emissions-intensive industries
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Stegra secures final funding for low-emissions steel plant
Green steel producer Stegra has closed the final €1.6 billion needed for its flagship plant in northern Sweden . The project aims to produce 5 million tonnes of low-emissions steel annually by 2030 using green hydrogen and renewable electricity
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EV values hold up better in the UK
Electric vehicles in the UK are now retaining their value longer than petrol cars, according to the newsletter . Falling purchase costs are also bringing new EV prices close to parity with fossil-fuel models, which may support broader adoption
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India’s EV market posts near-70% growth
EV sales in India jumped nearly 70% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026 . The growth reflects stronger consumer demand as higher fuel prices and policy incentives continue to support electrification
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Europe’s EV adoption keeps accelerating
Electric vehicle sales across Europe rose 30% in the first quarter of 2026 . The newsletter attributes the increase to high fuel costs and government incentives, both of which are pushing consumers toward cleaner transport
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Costa Rica’s EV boom is reshaping its car market
Costa Rica is seeing rapid electric-vehicle adoption, with EVs accounting for nearly a quarter of new car sales . The trend shows how smaller markets can quickly shift when policy support and consumer demand align
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China’s electric heavy-duty truck transition gains pace
Following the Iran conflict, China’s shift toward electric heavy-duty trucks has accelerated, with electric models expected to make up about one-third of new truck sales this year . Logistics and mining firms are seeking to reduce exposure to diesel-price volatility and fuel-import risks
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Global travel demand adapts to geopolitical uncertainty and fuel prices
Mastercard Economics Institute says travelers are changing plans, but not overall intent, amid geopolitical tensions and higher fuel prices . The report notes that spending on travel remains healthy, supported by strong labor markets and wage growth that has outpaced inflation
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