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Commentary: Why Colorado should adopt statewide energy benchmarking

Finding ways to dramatically reduce the carbon footprints of our buildings is key to meeting our state’s ambitious climate goals, writes guest commentator Charles Perry.

By Charles Perry . 3 June 2021
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Biden vows to support struggling Appalachian counties, but residents are weary of failed promises

Coal communities in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia are struggling to support basic civic services as coal disappears. Federal funding to boost local economies and jobs is closer than ever before.

By Mason Adams . 2 June 2021
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Could batteries replace a proposed peaker plant in Massachusetts?

As a municipal power supplier pauses plans to build a natural gas peaker plant, advocates are urging its backers to consider battery storage instead, but questions remain about whether it’s practical for the site.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 June 2021
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Analysis suggests climate policy in Ohio could save the world as much as $1 trillion

The May 2021 report by Scioto Analysis found that any of three major climate policies in Ohio — a renewable portfolio standard, cap-and-trade system, or a carbon tax — could have a major impact beyond the state's borders.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 June 2021
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Duke Energy-linked political group reenters North Carolina utility debate

Citizens for a Responsible Energy Future has resurfaced with a website and a flurry of ads linking arcane utility policy to hot-button political issues.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 June 2021
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10 energy policy takeaways from Indiana’s busy legislative session

Indiana lawmakers rebooted a state energy task force with a new focus on electric vehicles and distributed energy, and also created a new tool to help utilities refinance debt from retiring coal plants.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 June 2021
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Cranberry farmers look to sweeten income by pairing crop with solar panels

Several projects are under development that would incorporate pole-mounted solar panels over active cranberry bogs as a way to boost revenue for farmers and create more space for solar development.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 May 2021
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Connecticut auto dealerships say direct EV sales could wipe out franchise model

An analysis paid for by the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association warns of thousands of job losses if lawmakers allow electric vehicle makers to sell directly to consumers, but critics say it exaggerates the impact.

By Lisa Prevost . 28 May 2021
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Advocates say Maine needs to expand time-of-use rates to hit climate goals

As more drivers switch to electric cars and buildings convert to heat pumps, changing customer behavior with new rate designs could be key to preventing expensive and polluting new investments in the state’s power grid.

By David Thill . 27 May 2021
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North Carolina panel rejects building code flexibility sought by homebuilders

In a rare rebuke for the politically influential Home Builders Association, a rules review committee in North Carolina rejected proposed changes to the state’s building code that would have weakened minimum standards.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 May 2021