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.
Energy efficiency
Electrification
Climate bill could spur ‘market transformation’ in home electrification
The Inflation Reduction Act has tax credits, rebates and loans to make homes more efficient and move them from fossil fuels to electricity.
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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.
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Electrification
Québec 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.
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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.
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Opinion
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.
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Clean industry
Carbon accounting is hard. These startups want to make it easier
In the absence of policy, can the corporate community decarbonize itself?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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