Articles

Heat pumps

Replacing ACs with heat pumps: A backdoor way to decarbonize heating

The idea has huge emissions-slashing potential, and regulators across the U.S. are starting to take it seriously.

By Jeff St. John . 11 July 2023
ENN

Minnesota will use $3M IRA grant to expand outreach on climate action plan

The state plans to use Inflation Reduction Act funds to study the impacts of emission reductions in disadvantaged communities, expand outreach to tribal and low-income communities, and analyze workforce needs for future climate solutions.

By Frank Jossi . 10 July 2023
Marine transport

Dirty diesel ships can start decarbonizing now. Here's how

With the IMO's new emissions-reduction goals set last week, cargo shipping companies are under more pressure than ever to slash CO2 emissions.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 July 2023
Utilities

Hot trend: States banning utilities from charging you for their lobbying

Connecticut joins Maine and Colorado in a growing movement to block utilities from using ratepayer dollars to sway lawmakers and delay climate action.

By Akielly Hu . 10 July 2023
Marine transport

Cargo ships now have a net-zero goal — but critics say it's not enough

The U.N.’s IMO set new climate goals for the dirty ships that power the global economy. But they don’t align with the 1.5-degree pathway some nations pushed for.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 July 2023
Clean energy jobs

Chart: Which states have the most solar and wind power jobs?

Clean energy technologies, including solar and wind, accounted for nearly 87 percent of net new electric power generation jobs in the U.S. last year.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 7 July 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

A key piece of the solar supply chain will now be made in America

Enphase produced its first U.S.-made solar microinverter today — and President Biden was at the factory to tout the role his climate law played in making it happen.

By Julian Spector . 6 July 2023
ENN

Hydrogen, nuclear among winners in last-minute changes to Ohio budget bill

Line item vetoes block Ohio utilities from new charges for speculative infrastructure, but allow a nuclear development authority, transfers from the oil and gas well fund and more.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 6 July 2023
ENN

Citing racial disparities and rising gas rates, Illinois groups call for building electrification

Illinois consumer and environmental groups are seeking “restorative justice” as part of a Peoples Gas rate case, including investments in energy efficiency and electrification for low-income customers.

By Kari Lydersen . 6 July 2023
Clean energy

New Hampshire's dormant climate plan revived by Inflation Reduction Act

State lawmakers are planning to use a $3 million federal grant to make good on climate promises set in 2009.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 July 2023