Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has announced her plans to install more than half a billion solar panels across the U.S. by the end of her first term if elected, outlining an expansive clean energy strategy. [CBS]

Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has defended the Iran nuclear deal, stating that 24-day waiting periods for international inspectors would not be a significant problem in identifying nuclear activity by Iran. [The Hill]

A prolonged period of low oil prices is expected to result in further energy sector job losses, as the industry fails to overcome oversupply problems. [Fortune]