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Vermont gas utility sees geothermal as a part of its carbon-cutting portfolio

Vermont Gas Systems is seeking possible sites for its first networked geothermal project, in which multiple buildings would be connected to a system that provides emission-free heating and cooling via underground pipes.

By Lisa Prevost . 8 February 2023
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Minnesota power co-op wants to invest in flexibility for fossil fuel peaker plant

Great River Energy is proposing to install equipment that would allow a central Minnesota peaker plant to burn fuel oil as well as natural gas. Environmental groups oppose the investment, which would increase air pollution.

By Frank Jossi . 8 February 2023
Video

Video: NYC residents have cleaner air after ditching gas stoves

A pilot study at a public-housing complex in the Bronx found that air quality drastically improved in apartments that switched to electric induction stoves.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 February 2023
Electrification

How to get contractors on board with heat pumps and electrification

U.S. homes can’t go all-electric unless lots of contractors know they'll make money doing the work. Here are some companies offering a path to profitability.

By Jeff St. John . 8 February 2023
Grid edge

Want your home to help the grid? These startups are making it happen

Homes that respond to signals from the grid could play a pivotal role in the clean energy transition. But getting customers on board isn't easy.

By Julian Spector . 8 February 2023
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Midwest coalition pins hopes on federal funding for regional hydrogen hub

The Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen says federal funding could launch a multi-faceted hydrogen boom in the Midwest.

By Kari Lydersen . 7 February 2023
Heat pumps

10 questions to ask if you want to get a heat pump

Will you need to overhaul your electrical panel? What if you live in a cold climate? Will a heat pump save you money? We walk you through the basics.

By Julian Spector . 7 February 2023
Electrification

Rebates for home energy upgrades are coming soon. Here’s how to plan

A home-energy expert offers 5 to-dos for households eager to ditch their fossil-fuel appliances with help from the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 February 2023
Politics

Minnesota's new climate bill is ambitious: 100% clean energy by 2040

The legislation, which is about to be signed into law, will move the state to all carbon-free electricity, streamline permitting and set pay standards for energy workers.

By Zoya Teirstein . 6 February 2023
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Why attention to detail matters in the government’s HB 6 corruption trial

Opening argument last month gave a bird’s eye view of what the prosecution plans to show in its criminal case. Now the government is laying out the hundreds of puzzle pieces from which they hope jurors will see the big picture.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 6 February 2023