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Commentary: Achieving climate goals in Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin

A new analysis identifies the most impactful policies to slash emissions and create jobs.

By Olivia Ashmoore . 1 March 2023
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Massachusetts energy efficiency programs should shift focus to emissions, critics say

The state has long been a leader in energy conservation, but climate advocates say the successful Mass Save program now needs a reset that will help it accelerate the transition from fossil fuels.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 February 2023
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Virginia group’s solar scorecard aims to quantify thorny nuance around development

The Charlottesville-based Community Climate Collaborative recently introduced its Solar Climate Justice Scorecard, rating proposed projects on a variety of factors related to their social and environmental impacts.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 February 2023
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How small city utilities are grappling with Minnesota’s new 100% carbon-free standard

Hibbing has a biomass plant, while Princeton has backup diesel generators. Could they and other city utilities be forced to find alternative power sources?

By Walker Orenstein . 22 February 2023
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With Duke Energy solar rebates expired, N.C. nonprofits look for new ways to bridge the gap

The Duke Energy program offered a cash-back option to religious institutions, schools, and other nonprofits that haven’t been able to directly claim clean energy tax credits. But the program sunset right as it was catching on.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 February 2023
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Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked

While nationwide emissions from energy and other sectors have fallen in recent decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — have grown.

By Erin Jordan . 16 February 2023
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Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting

Climate goals and tax incentives are encouraging renewable energy development, sparking battles over loss of habitat and farmland and other concerns.

By Robert Zullo . 15 February 2023
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Complex energy legislation puts burden on Virginia’s part-time lawmakers

As sprawling utility legislation becomes a perennial feature in Virginia’s statehouse, lawmakers are considering plans to revive a state commission that would help vet and analyze bills related to electric utilities.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 February 2023
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Electric boats are coming. Will Maine have mechanics to service them?

A regional nonprofit has partnered with educators on a three-part training course to help prepare technicians to work on electric boats.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2023
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‘They’re not ready’: Cities scramble to implement climate law

City governments face a lot of work to implement the goals of the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Timothy Cama . 13 February 2023