Climatetech finance

Policy & regulation

The $20B US ‘green bank’ program just funded its first project

An Inflation Reduction Act program meant to expand climate investment in underserved markets has its first target — a $31 million commercial solar effort in Arkansas.

By Jeff St. John . 1 October 2024
Clean energy

Chart: US clean energy investment is soaring thanks to climate law

Private and public investment in clean energy rose to a total of $147B in the first half of this year — a record-setting figure.

By Dan McCarthy . 16 August 2024
Climatetech finance

This MIT-backed fund wants to solve the toughest climate problems

The Engine Ventures just raised $400M to help fill the vast funding gap for “tough tech” companies, including firms working to decarbonize heavy industries.

By Maria Gallucci . 27 June 2024
Climatetech finance

Chart: Clean energy set to attract double investment spent on fossil fuels

In a first, more than $2 trillion will be invested in clean energy this year. It’s a staggering sum, but much more is needed to transition from fossil fuels.

By Carrie Klein . 14 June 2024
Climatetech finance

Chart: US sets new record with $71B in clean energy investment

In the first quarter of this year, private investors poured 40% more money into clean energy and electric vehicles than they did in Q1 2023.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 7 June 2024
Electric vehicles

Anatomy of a failed EV startup

Zevvy, a startup that offered creative financing to democratize electric vehicle access, shut down recently. The firm's founder has a lot to say about why.

By Julian Spector . 29 April 2024
Climatetech finance

EPA’s new $20B ‘green bank’ will benefit disadvantaged communities most

The program will not only fund billions of dollars worth of climate projects in these communities, but try and convince private investors to join in, too.

By Jeff St. John . 4 April 2024
Nuclear

Michigan nuclear plant aims to be first ever to reopen in US

The Palisades Nuclear Plant won a $1.5B conditional federal loan to reopen. Plant owner Holtec plans to move fast — but the path ahead is murky.

By Eric Wesoff . 28 March 2024
Clean industry

The 'clean cement' projects getting $1.5B in Biden admin funds

From carbon capture to alternative cement chemistries, the U.S. is funding a range of projects that aim to slash the enormous CO2 footprint of the cement industry.

By Jeff St. John . 27 March 2024
Energy storage

This Kentucky coal mine could transform into pumped-hydro grid storage

With $81M from DOE, Rye Development aims to build the first pumped-hydro project on the site of a former mine to bolster the grid and revitalize the local economy.

By Julian Spector . 27 March 2024