Energy equity

Solar

Puerto Rico’s solar users are still among 'fortunate few' with power

Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 September 2022
Video

Video: The 6 key elements of a just energy transition

Produced with The Solutions Project and narrated by Mark Ruffalo, our new video breaks down the basic elements of a very complex concept in just 2 minutes.

By Canary Creative . 20 September 2022
Solar

How solar donors can cut the power bills of low-income families

Boston-based Resonant Energy pioneers a new way to share solar savings with disadvantaged communities in Massachusetts.

By Alison F. Takemura . 16 September 2022
Solar

California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses

A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.

By Julian Spector . 8 September 2022
Electric vehicles

NYC may ban e-bikes in public housing following a spate of fires

Critics say the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of delivery workers and are pushing to make charging safer, easier and more affordable.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 September 2022
Heat pumps

Window heat pumps will help electrify New York City's apartments

A $70 million initiative will deploy 30,000 electric heat pumps to bring climate-friendly comfort to residents of NYC's aging public-housing units.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 August 2022
Solar

New Biden program will bring solar to low-income families

The administration plans to build a digital platform to connect low-income households with community-solar projects that can save them money on their electric bills.

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 July 2022
Solar

Delaware will give free solar panels to low-income residents

The new pilot program will also cover 70 percent of rooftop solar costs for moderate-income participants.

By Alison F. Takemura . 19 July 2022
Clean energy

A grassroots coalition turns to solar and batteries to help New Orleans cope with disasters

Community and faith groups are raising $13.8 million to build clean-powered "lighthouses" across Louisiana and boost post-hurricane grid resilience.

By Jeff St. John . 11 July 2022
Solar

Gráfico: La energía solar en Puerto Rico sigue creciendo

La cantidad de capacidad fotovoltaica en techos se ha más que duplicado desde que el huracán María azotó la isla en 2017.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 10 June 2022