Energy efficiency

Politics

How West Virginia stands to gain from Biden’s climate agenda

The policies proposed in the reconciliation bill could benefit Sen. Manchin's state enormously.

By David Roberts . 26 August 2021
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 . 24 August 2021
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 . 19 August 2021
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 . 11 August 2021
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 . 11 August 2021
Clean industry

Carbon accounting is hard. These startups want to make it easier

In the absence of policy, can the corporate community decarbonize itself?

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 20 July 2021
Climatetech finance

Veteran investor Ecosystem Integrity Fund raises $250M amid cleantech funding boom

The early-mover investment fund draws on a decade of experience to navigate a heady market.

By Julian Spector . 16 July 2021
EV charging

Newsletter: Forget La Croix, this is the employee perk of the future

Want your employees to drive your corporate electric vehicles? Give them a free home EV charger.

By Julian Spector . 30 June 2021
Opinion

Pacific Northwest heat wave makes the case for incentivizing heat pumps

Electric heat pumps can act as air conditioners — and move home heating systems away from natural gas.

By Justin Guay, Nate Adams . 29 June 2021
Energy efficiency

The secret of home energy efficiency? Don’t talk about home energy efficiency

Residential retrofit startups agree: Energy savings must pay for quality-of-life improvements to grow business and bring in lower-cost capital.

By Jeff St. John . 24 June 2021

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Energy efficiency

How West Virginia stands to gain from Biden’s climate agenda

We already have the low-cost tools we need to cut the carbon hidden in buildings

Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season

California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings

Policy win: Colorado's innovative Clean Heat Standard will force gas utilities to clean up their act

Carbon accounting is hard. These startups want to make it easier

Veteran investor Ecosystem Integrity Fund raises $250M amid cleantech funding boom

Newsletter: Forget La Croix, this is the employee perk of the future

Pacific Northwest heat wave makes the case for incentivizing heat pumps

The secret of home energy efficiency? Don’t talk about home energy efficiency