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In N.H., frustrations and finger-pointing as Dems try again on climate legislation

As New Hampshire’s legislative session begins, Democratic lawmakers and their allies blame Republican Gov. Chris Sununu and his party for failing to act on clean energy and greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 January 2023
Fossil fuels

Stuck with a gas stove? Here's how to protect your health

Some practical ways to reduce indoor air pollution and electrify some of your cooking.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 25 January 2023
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Virginia county struggles to streamline difficult solar permitting process

Solar installers and homeowners have become so frustrated with permitting projects in Prince William County that some have given up. County officials say they are trying to improve the process and point to signs of progress.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 24 January 2023
EV charging

Renters need EV charging at home. These companies aim to provide it

Neither tenants nor landlords want to pay for EV chargers. Maybe third-party infrastructure finance can solve the conundrum.

By Jeff St. John . 24 January 2023
Nuclear

A small modular nuclear reactor just got US approval — a big milestone

Modular reactor pioneer NuScale finally got one of its designs certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, but the company is still years away from a deployment.

By Eric Wesoff . 23 January 2023
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Affordable, reliable and sustainable: report compares utility performance

Rounding out the top 10, starting with the highest ranked: Washington, Nevada, the District of Columbia, South Dakota, Illinois, Colorado, Arizona, Oregon and Nebraska.

By Robert Zullo . 23 January 2023
Carbon-free buildings

VC firm Fifth Wall to bankroll deployment of carbon-free building tech

Despite the building sector's massive emissions, little investment has flowed into real-estate decarbonization so far. Fifth Wall wants to change that.

By Julian Spector . 23 January 2023
Energy storage

5 reasons why thermal storage may finally be set to take off

As the push to decarbonize buildings gains momentum, the simple concept of using ice to reduce AC use is becoming more appealing.

By Julian Spector . 23 January 2023
Air travel

Hydrogen-powered aviation reaches milestone with ZeroAvia's flight

The California startup's 19-seat hydrogen-electric prototype plane successfully completed a short test flight as efforts to curb air-travel emissions scale up.

By Maria Gallucci . 20 January 2023
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Critics say Duke Energy needs to move faster on solar to hit 2030 climate target

Clean energy advocates are criticizing a plan recently approved by North Carolina utility regulators that allows Duke Energy to move too slowly on solar expansion, possibly putting a state-mandated emission milestone out of reach.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 20 January 2023