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In new role, Massachusetts ex-mayor looks to spread his city’s climate successes

Former Somerville mayor Joseph Curtatone started a new job in January leading the Northeast Clean Energy Council, which is looking to expand its focus beyond business advocacy to include equity and environmental justice issues.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 May 2022
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DTE shareholders reject proposal to track downstream natural gas emissions

The proposal asked DTE to include carbon emissions from stoves, furnaces and other user-end natural gas consumption into its climate targets.

By Nina Ignaczak . 11 May 2022
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Connecticut electric vehicle rebate reforms include point-of-sale vouchers

The state’s electric vehicle rebates were increased for lower-income residents last year, but participation has been limited, in part because recipients have had to apply for the incentive after purchasing a vehicle.

By Lisa Prevost . 11 May 2022
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Ohio bill would open door to subsidize next-generation nuclear power work

Nuclear power critics say the legislation could amount to a blank check for private companies researching nuclear reactor technology, while supporters say it would create jobs and bring in federal contracts.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 May 2022
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Fossil fuel interests threaten New Mexico school funding to retain public support

Through PR campaigns and social media, fossil fuel interest groups tell New Mexicans to uphold drilling rights if they want to keep public school funding.

By Leanna First-Arai . 9 May 2022
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Iowa carbon pipeline opponents see lessons from Dakota Access fight

A coalition similar to the one that took a stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline is emerging in Iowa to fight a proposed interstate carbon dioxide pipeline, and opponents say they’re better prepared this time.

By Dan Haugen . 6 May 2022
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Mid-Atlantic solar advocates watch with concern as shared solar efforts hit snags

Customer billing problems in the District of Columbia and steep fees proposed in Virginia threaten to sink the potential impact of shared, community solar programs in the region. Solar developers are watching with concern.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 5 May 2022
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In N.C., clean energy apprenticeship program set to double this summer

The North Carolina Clean Energy Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed to inspire and train community college and high school students to work in the state’s burgeoning clean energy economy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 4 May 2022
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Detroit energy activists push to hold utilities accountable during power outages

Activists gathered last week to support a new package of bills to increase financial relief for customers during power outages and force more accountability from utilities.

By Eleanore Catolico . 3 May 2022
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New England grid operator moves to delay reform of rule favoring fossil fuels

The minimum offer price rule makes it harder for subsidized renewables to compete in ISO-New England’s capacity markets. A stakeholder group endorsed getting rid of the rule next year, but the grid operator now wants to push back the change to 2025.

By Lisa Prevost . 2 May 2022