Texas Sues Southwestern Public Service for $1 Billion Wildfire Damages

Texas has filed a lawsuit against Southwestern Public Service Company, claiming negligence in maintaining utility poles that led to the largest wildfire in state history, causing over $1 billion in damages. In related news, Casa dos Ventos and Vestas have signed an agreement for an 828-MW wind project in Piauí, Brazil, with construction set to start in 2026 and completion by 2028.

Meanwhile, the EU has revoked its ban on new diesel and petrol cars by 2035, requiring a 90% emissions reduction. In coral conservation efforts, the Dominican Republic is using assisted fertilization to combat coral loss due to climate change. Lastly, a CSIRO report indicates that solar and onshore wind energy, combined with storage, remain the most cost-effective electricity generation technologies.