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Appalachia’s clean energy transition must address racial inequity, advocates say

Decisions that impact people’s water, air and living conditions should “be made with transparency, with equity and with accountability in mind,” said SeMia Bray, a co-facilitator of Black Environmental Leaders in Cleveland.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 September 2021
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Vermont digs in on incentives to boost geothermal heat pumps

The technology has strong potential to help electrify homes, but high costs and logistical challenges still put it out of reach for most homeowners.

By David Thill . 1 September 2021
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Reliability problems stall Duluth's transition to electric buses

While Duluth bus drivers and riders have so far enjoyed the city's new electric buses, the vehicles' shorter ranges and difficulties with hills have slowed their expansion.

By Henry Pan . 31 August 2021
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After neighborhood pipeline repair, Missouri activist pressures utilities to map gas leaks

Robin Ganahl, an activist with the local chapter of Mothers Out Front, is asking regulators to require the state’s gas companies to make information on active leaks publicly accessible. The utilities are pushing back.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 31 August 2021
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What climate action looks like in a small, island tourist town in Maine

An tourism-based economy and relatively isolated location pose unique opportunities and challenges for Bar Harbor, Maine.

By David Thill . 30 August 2021
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Virginia project shows benefits, costs of ditching fossil fuels in low-income homes

A partnership between two Charlottesville groups helped eight low-income homeowners switch to electric heating and appliances.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 30 August 2021
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Minnesota clean energy jobs rebounded — but workers of color need more opportunities

The clean energy workforce is more diverse than the broader state economy. But experts say workers of color need more access to training and pathways to higher-paying careers.

By Andrew Hazzard . 27 August 2021
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North Carolina tightens rules on how Duke Energy pays for political activity

Regulators clarify that utilities cannot charge ratepayers for political spending, but they’re free to spend profits on campaigns, including dark money groups.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 August 2021
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From smart meters to big batteries, co-ops emerge as clean grid laboratories

A wave of pilot programs by Minnesota electric cooperatives is saving customers money and providing useful data for larger utilities considering new technology and pricing models to encourage grid efficiency.

By Frank Jossi . 26 August 2021
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Cleaner school buses are on the way in Virginia, but funding questions loom

A first round of grants to help schools replace dirty diesel buses was awarded this month. Now, advocates are on the lookout for funding sources to help complete a full-scale conversion to electric and propane school buses.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 25 August 2021