Clean Energy

Elektros Inc. is launching a T-shirt giveaway for shareholders over the next 30 days to show appreciation for their support. The company, which is developing hard-rock lithium mining operations in Sierra Leone, is offering up to three branded T-shirts per shareholder with free shipping. This initiative coincides with the increasing global demand for lithium, a critical element for the clean energy transition and electric vehicle technology. Shareholders can email to request their shirts.

final.Georgia Power has reached a stipulated agreement with the Georgia Public Service Commission that, if approved, will keep residential rates frozen through 2028 and deliver about $102 annual savings per typical household. The deal shifts $556 million in incremental revenue from large‑load customers into new resources, including 3,600 MW of combined‑cycle gas, over 3,000 MW of battery storage, 350 MW of solar‑paired storage, and 2,800 MW of PPAs. The strategy aims to meet rising demand while supporting clean‑energy goals and protecting small‑consumer rates.

.HSBC Bank USA is committing almost $4 million to eight nonprofits that provide job training for low‑ and moderate‑income adults and support clean‑air, water and urban‑resilience projects. Grant recipients include Feeding America, Public Housing Community Fund, Waterkeeper Alliance, GRID Alternatives, Virtual Enterprises, Girl Scouts of Greater New York, GreenPath Financial Wellness and Junior Achievement. The initiative aligns the bank’s ESG strategy with workforce development in green sectors, leveraging digital platforms to scale impact and strengthen community stability.

Sunrun (NASDAQ: RUN) priced its fourteenth securitization since 2015, totaling $431 million in notes. The deal includes $331 million of Class A-1 Notes and $100 million of Class A-2 Notes. The Class A Notes offer a 6.15% coupon. This is backed by 63,318 systems across 12 states and Washington D.C., with a customer base averaging a FICO score of 757. The transaction is expected to close around July 30, 2025, demonstrating continued investor confidence in Sunrun’s solar assets.

Venture capitalist Zhu Xiaohu, known as a “unicorn hunter,” shared his experience of three missed opportunities to invest in CATL, the battery giant. He instead invested $70 million in Boston Power, which failed to commercialize its advanced technology, resulting in significant losses. Zhu now emphasizes the importance of commercial viability and a holistic investment approach, warning against solely focusing on technological advancement.

PG&E Corporation appointed utility industry veteran John O. Larsen to its Board of Directors following shareholder approval. Larsen, former CEO of Alliant Energy, brings 36 years of experience, including leadership in renewable energy expansion and grid modernization through initiatives like the Clean Energy Blueprint. His appointment reinforces PG&E’s focus on safety, infrastructure resilience, and customer-centric innovation as California accelerates decarbonization. Board Chair Kerry W. Cooper highlighted Larsen’s operational expertise and sustainable energy transition leadership. Larsen expressed commitment to advancing PG&E’s climate-resilient grid goals under CEO Patti Poppe. He will join PG&E’s Safety and Compensation committees, leveraging governance experience from roles at industry organizations. PG&E serves 16 million customers, prioritizing wildfire safety and grid upgrades.