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FirstEnergy’s transparency pledge clashes with ongoing actions

The company’s broad view of its ongoing investigation for purposes of limiting public disclosures seems at odds with its narrow view and piecemeal approach to regulatory proceedings.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 April 2021
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Rhode Island climate law sets the stage for the state's next fight: transportation

State lawmakers must pass authorizing legislation before joining a regional cap-and-invest program to reduce vehicle emissions. A bill is expected to be introduced soon, but its passage is hardly assured.

By Lisa Prevost . 16 April 2021
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Environmental groups step up push for cooling towers at Merrimack coal plant

The Sierra Club and Conservation Law Foundation want changes to an EPA water permit issued last year for what will soon be the last coal-fired power plant in New England.

By David Thill . 15 April 2021
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Commentary: Washington can lead the transition to cleaner transportation

The Clean Fuel Standard offers enormous benefits for the state’s economy, its workers, and public wellbeing, writes John Dannan.

By John Dannan . 15 April 2021
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Union-backed bill calls for prevailing wage for Illinois renewable projects

The Climate Union Jobs Act would provide insurance, tuition and employment assistance for displaced coal plant workers and establish labor protections for renewable projects that receive state incentives.

By Kari Lydersen . 14 April 2021
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Auto dealer sees Clean Cars as great first step for electric vehicles in Virginia

In an interview, the president and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about the opportunities and challenges for auto dealers as the state looks to speed its transition to electric vehicles.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 April 2021
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Commentary: Equitable procurement, hiring crucial to offshore wind growth

At the dawn of a period of significant growth for offshore wind, we must ensure an industry-wide commitment to equitable procurement practices, diversity and hiring, writes Rebecca Karp of Karp Strategies.

By Rebecca Karp . 14 April 2021
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Michigan solar supporters make new push to eliminate rooftop solar caps

A group of Michigan lawmakers is trying again to get rid of a 1% cap limiting distributed energy in investor-owned utility territories, and they’re hopeful that new Republican leadership may give it a path through the legislature.

By Tom Perkins . 12 April 2021
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Commentary: Making solar incentives work for low-income Bay Staters

Massachusetts' SMART program is not currently working for many of our under-resourced neighbors, writes Vote Solar's Nathan Phelps.

By Nathan Phelps . 12 April 2021
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Black, Latinx families bear the energy burden in Milwaukee, study finds

A report by the Sierra Club says residents of Black and Latinx neighborhoods in Milwaukee spend a far greater share of income on gas and electric utility bills, with advocates calling for debt forgiveness and empathy.

By Kari Lydersen . 9 April 2021