Climate justice
Helping Native communities attain 'energy sovereignty' with solar
Nonprofit Grid Alternatives develops solar projects on reservations and provides job-training opportunities.
By Natasha Ferguson .
Energy equity
Climatetech finance
An IRA grant could help low-income residents in New Hampshire go solar
The state is seeking $70 million in federal funding and partnering with housing advocates to expand access to solar power for low- and moderate-income residents.
By Sarah Shemkus .
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Climate justice
Meet the unstoppable entrepreneur bringing solar, EVs and jobs to his Native community and beyond
Solar Bear owner Robert Blake on his booming business, extensive nonprofit work and the $6.6M DOE grant he just landed.By Maria Virginia Olano .
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Policy & regulation
Jigar Shah's big idea for getting rooftop solar and smart appliances to low-income Americans
How the DOE could marshal its loan guarantees to decarbonize the grid and boost energy equity in one fell swoop.By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
Build Back Better Act would reduce the burden of household energy costs
The big budget bill being debated by Congress would help tackle climate change and also make clean electricity more affordable for strapped households. -
Opinion
Making rural minigrid economics work for investors
CrossBorder Energy Access is bundling small-scale village power systems in Africa to unlock a multibillion-dollar electrification opportunity.By Olubunmi Olajide .
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Energy equity
Newsletter: When lack of power turns deadly
In the U.S. and abroad, substandard grid infrastructure can be a life-and-death matter.By Julian Spector .
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Opinion
Minigrids could bring power to half a billion people in Africa and Asia
Small solar-and-battery systems can reach communities without grid connections. Public-private partnerships are key to making it happen.By William Brent .
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Climatetech finance
Newsletter: Tom Steyer launches new investment fund with a focus on climate justice
Steyer cites "movement capitalism" as philosophy behind Galvanize Climate Solutions. He's also backing new socially conscious fund Earthshot Ventures.By Jeff St. John .
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Climate crisis
Hurricane-driven blackouts in New Orleans send a dire warning about the need for distributed energy
Entergy's new gas power plant couldn't stop a grid collapse. Community groups want to give local solar and batteries a chance.By Jeff St. John .
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Hydrogen
Newsletter: Blue hydrogen blues
Earthjustice report raises concerns that hydrogen hype could funnel money away from cost-effective tech that already works.By Julian Spector .
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