Clean energy

Politics

A mass exodus begins at the Energy Department

Huge staff departures are expected from offices that spearhead advanced nuclear, grid innovation, and domestic manufacturing.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 25 April 2025
Solar

Minnesota bill could 'all but stop' rural small-scale solar installs

The legislation, which has enthusiastic support from rural electric cooperatives, would slash bill credits for future solar customers in much of the state.

By Brian Martucci . 25 April 2025
Clean energy manufacturing

Chart: Trump is killing the country’s clean-energy manufacturing momentum

In the first three months of this year, firms canceled nearly $8 billion worth of U.S. clean energy projects, mostly factories, in a dramatic turn from the Biden era.

By Dan McCarthy . 25 April 2025
Solar

Why one major solar developer isn’t worried about tariffs

Tennessee-based Silicon Ranch pulled in a $500 million equity investment this month, betting on its ability to build solar farms despite political headwinds.

By Julian Spector . 24 April 2025
Clean energy

Chicago Teachers Union secures clean energy wins in new contract

The contract requires the district to update its climate action plan, create clean energy job training programs, and install more heat pumps and solar panels.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 April 2025
Solar

In California, solar generation could finally surpass gas this year

Solar produced nearly as much electricity as gas in the nation's most populous state in 2024. Could this be the year it takes the lead?

By Julian Spector . 15 April 2025
Clean energy

The rural N.C. mayor betting big on clean energy to uplift his hometown

In one of the nation’s poorest towns, the mayor and others are planning to build a solar installation, a weatherization resource center, and a gleaming new resilience hub.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 April 2025
Fossil fuels

Why coal won’t solve the looming grid-reliability crisis

New solar, wind, and batteries could be a huge help to grid reliability. Instead, Trump is propping up a false solution: old, unprofitable coal plants.

By Jeff St. John . 14 April 2025
Clean energy

Chart: In a first, clean power beat fossil fuels on US grid last month

Sunnier, windier days helped propel clean sources past gas and coal in March. It’s a milestone for the U.S. energy transition.

By Dan McCarthy . 11 April 2025
Clean energy

Maryland’s sweeping new energy legislation is a mixed bag for climate

Lawmakers took steps to limit investment in gas infrastructure and bolster solar and storage — but they also passed a bill to expedite new fossil-gas power plants.

By Akielly Hu . 10 April 2025