Carbon-free buildings
We already have the low-cost tools we need to cut the carbon hidden in buildings
A new report from RMI shows how materials and technologies available today can slash "embodied carbon" nearly in half.
By Jeff St. John .
Electrification
EV charging
NYC looks to kick its curbside EV-charging plans into second gear
The city won a $15M federal grant to build 600 curbside EV chargers throughout its streets. It’s part of a broader push to build 10,000 curbside chargers in NYC by 2030.
By Carrie Klein .
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EV charging
Battery-swap startup Ample aims to beat out EV charging stations
Ample's contrarian approach could upend expectations about EV infrastructure.By Eric Wesoff .
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Electrification
Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season
An unusual partnership between electric and gas providers targets fewer winter peaks and lower overall costs than an all-electric approach.By Jeff St. John .
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Policy & regulation
Rep. Sean Casten on Hot FERC Summer and how to prepare the US grid for rapid decarbonization
Plus, tips on how to trick people into caring about federal energy regulation.By David Roberts .
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Solar
Solar High Rollers: Reasons to be cheerful
Cheer up. Here are 10 examples of how solar power can move us closer to achieving global net-zero goals.By Eric Wesoff .
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EV charging
We need gargantuan investment in EV charging stations. Where will the money come from?
Governments, utilities, automakers and charging companies are pitching in, but securing the tens of billions needed still won’t be easy.By Jeff St. John .
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Carbon-free buildings
California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings
A first-of-its-kind building code will create strong incentives for homebuilders to use all-electric heating and appliances. Next challenge: existing buildings.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
Policy win: Colorado's innovative Clean Heat Standard will force gas utilities to clean up their act
The new law provides a model for other states seeking to slash natural gas emissions.By Mike Henchen, Erin Overturf .
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Policy & regulation
Climate policy crunchtime: We need Congress to pass a clean energy standard and tax credits
This is America's last chance at serious nationwide climate action for a decade.By David Roberts .
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Climate justice
How to cut carbon emissions while advancing environmental justice in the US West
New reports warn of potential disconnects between climate policy and energy equity — and lay out a path to the policy sweet spot.By Jeff St. John .
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