Emissions reduction

Clean energy

Connecticut cities and towns push for greener, less-expensive power

Local leaders and energy advocates look to implement community choice aggregation to let municipalities negotiate lower electricity prices and more renewables.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 February 2025
Heat pumps

Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces by their biggest-ever margin in 2024

2024 heat pump shipments show the clean-heat transition is speeding up in the U.S.

By Alison F. Takemura . 20 February 2025
Electric vehicles

As California EV sales stall, what happens to its landmark mandate?

After years of growth, flattening demand for electric vehicles raises questions about the state’s plan to ban sales of gas-powered cars by 2035.

By Alejandro Lazo . 19 February 2025
Solar

Rural Ohioans oppose solar farms, right? Not so, developer finds

A large majority of public commenters support Open Road Renewables' plan to build a big agrivoltaics project in central Ohio.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 February 2025
Public transit

Ohio transit agency to switch to green hydrogen for fuel cell buses

The Stark Area Regional Transit Authority and Enbridge are planning a hydrogen production facility powered by solar to replace imported fuel made from natural gas.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 February 2025
Policy & regulation

Indiana advocates press for data center pause amid rising energy demand

Despite tech companies’ clean energy pledges, data centers are fueling demand for new natural gas–fired generation in the state, customers and advocates say.

By Kari Lydersen . 17 February 2025
Clean energy

Minneapolis tries to reset expectations for utility climate partnership

The City Council is about to approve new utility franchise agreements that include more specific targets for climate progress.

By Frank Jossi . 12 February 2025
Electric vehicles

How to get the most out of your electric vehicle in the winter

Your EV will probably perform just fine in the cold, but these tips will help make sure you maximize your car’s range when it’s frosty outside.

By Alison F. Takemura . 10 February 2025
Clean industry

Oatly wants to kick its gas habit. Will other food and beverage firms follow?

Factories that make processed foods need lots of heat — and most burn gas to supply it. Companies like Oatly are grappling with how to decarbonize instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 January 2025
EV charging

How to pick the best electric-vehicle charger for you

Choosing the right EV-charger setup for your home will depend on many factors, from your commute to your incentives to your utility. Here’s what to know.

By Alison F. Takemura . 14 January 2025