Electrification

Electrification

Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free

As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 December 2025
Electrification

Electrify your home with our handy roundup before tax credits expire

You could save thousands of dollars on heat pumps, solar, and other home energy updates if you act before Dec. 31. Our explainers and guides will get you up to speed fast.

By Alison F. Takemura . 21 November 2025
Carbon-free buildings

New York pauses its landmark gas ban in new buildings

The state will delay enforcement until a legal dispute is settled, the latest in a string of moves from Gov. Hochul to “govern in reality” around energy.

By Alison F. Takemura . 14 November 2025
Heat pumps

This industrial heat pump is cheaper to run than a boiler. Yes, really.

Skyven Technologies is making clean steam in a cost-effective way. The tech could boost efforts to decarbonize heavy industry.

By Julian Spector . 13 November 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Is New York backpedaling on its pledge to electrify new buildings?

The state’s all-electric building standard is set to take effect Dec. 31. Gov. Hochul is considering delaying its implementation after pushback from some lawmakers.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 November 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Massachusetts considers expanding effort to ban gas in new buildings

Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow 10 more cities and towns to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new construction through an existing pilot program.

By Sarah Shemkus . 11 November 2025
Clean energy

Trump admin complicates New York’s clean-energy plans

Gov. Kathy Hochul faces tough choices amid cuts to federal grants and pressure from advocates to block gas pipelines that Trump officials are pushing for.

By Lauren Dalban, Inside Climate News . 16 October 2025
Electrification

This startup’s electric roasters cut carbon and costs from coffee-making

Bellwether produces all-electric, efficient machines that replace gas-burning roasters, giving cafes a sustainable – and affordable – way to roast their own blends.

By Jeff St. John . 16 October 2025
Heat pumps

Boston is piloting window heat pumps in affordable housing

Housing authorities in Boston and two nearby cities are installing plug-in heat pumps from startup Gradient to try to swiftly and affordably cut emissions.

By Alison F. Takemura . 14 October 2025
Batteries

Base Power hauls in $1B for mass deployment of huge home batteries

It’s a standout fundraise for the current cleantech market. The Texas startup will use the money to beef up manufacturing and install batteries even faster.

By Julian Spector . 9 October 2025