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With federal funds flowing, weatherization industry prepares to fill the gaps

Advocates hoping to tap federal funding have looked to the boom and bust that followed 2009’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as a cautionary tale to avoid.

By Kari Lydersen . 27 February 2024
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Rebooted commission could breathe new life into bills challenging Virginia’s largest utility

The process, designed to help lawmakers better understand complex legislation, will take a second look at stalled proposals related to utilities’ political spending and competition for wind and solar projects, among others.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 26 February 2024
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Court dismisses appeal to block drilling and fracking under Ohio park and wildlife areas

If the decision stands, there would be no judicial check on whether an Ohio commission follows state law in okaying state lands for oil and gas development.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 24 February 2024
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Ohio county sees dueling studies on solar project payments, but only one disclosed its data

Either way, the 120 MW Frasier Solar project will provide Knox County with tens of millions of dollars more than it currently gets.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 February 2024
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The race heats up for massive IRA state and local climate funding program

The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program will award $4.6 billion to states and metro areas this year to implement aspects of local climate action plans.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 February 2024
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With limited options, Maine governor announces site for offshore wind port

While some opposed building on undeveloped land, the state has few deepwater ports and advocates say the need for clean energy is more pressing.

By AnnMarie Hilton . 21 February 2024
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Commentary: A little-known tax credit could revitalize Midwest steelmaking

A critical tax credit for clean hydrogen cannot be overlooked as a potential game changer for the steel industry and steel communities.

By Hilary Lewis . 21 February 2024
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Republican-backed community solar bills face pushback from Georgia utility

Georgia Power currently offers subscriptions to solar power, and says the proposed legislation to allow other developers to do so is "a solution in search of a problem."

By Jill Nolin . 20 February 2024
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A new North Carolina factory will build large power transformers. How do they help the clean energy transition?

The highly specialized pieces of equipment are in demand globally as power grids age and adapt to growing demands from renewables and electrification.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 19 February 2024
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FirstEnergy indictments allege corruption went back more than a decade

Felony charges introduced this week allege a "well-lawyered theft in 2010" involving FirstEnergy executives and then-consultant Sam Randazzo, who was later appointed Ohio's top utility regulator.

By Marty Schladen . 16 February 2024