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Proposed federal rule would regulate coal plant wastewater for the first time

The standard could hasten coal plant closures and protect waterways, but implementation delays and a coal ash loophole could weaken protections.

By Kari Lydersen . 13 April 2023
Solar

California is a rooftop solar giant. New rules could change that

Starting on April 15, new rooftop solar customers in California will earn much less for power they send to the grid, but adding batteries could improve the economics.

By Jeff St. John . 13 April 2023
Clean energy

Video: Top trends in climate and energy in New England

Journalists from The Boston Globe, WBUR and RTO Insider join Canary Media to talk about progress and pitfalls in the Northeast's clean energy transition.

12 April 2023
Electric vehicles

Biden aims to supercharge EV adoption with new emissions standards

A new proposal from the EPA could put the U.S. on track to have EVs make up two-thirds of new car sales by 2032.

By Dan McCarthy . 12 April 2023
ENN

Massachusetts group seeks on-ramp to electric vehicle industry for Black-owned businesses

The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts has held three events to highlight opportunities for Black-owned companies to grow their business by installing or servicing electric vehicle chargers, reselling equipment, and offering charging services.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 April 2023
Wind

Maryland set to adopt one of the biggest offshore wind goals in US

Governor Wes Moore is poised to sign the POWER Act, which calls for building 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2031 to meet the state’s clean energy targets.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 April 2023
Sponsored

How to push for a 401(k) that drives climate action

Fossil fuels are a drag on long-term investments. Here's how to encourage companies to divest and make climate-friendly alternatives the default.

11 April 2023
ENN

Commentary: California’s Clean Cars rule would deliver jobs, household savings in other states

California’s new clean-vehicle policy will transform the world’s second largest car market, write guest commentators Rachel Goldstein and Daniel O’Brien.

By Rachel Goldstein . 11 April 2023
Electric vehicles

A persistent EV challenge looms over NY Auto Show: Charging

Amid flashy new electric models on display at one of the nation's top car events, experts worried that EVs will struggle to go mainstream without a lot more places to plug in.

By Maria Gallucci . 11 April 2023
Solar

Bringing community solar to low-income customers is harder than it looks

Reactivate CEO Utopia Hill says building trust is critical in communities where many people are deeply skeptical of outsiders offering to make a deal.

By Kari Lydersen . 11 April 2023