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Study finds biogas is no silver bullet in Michigan’s climate woes

A state regulator said the fuel might still show promise in ‘hardest-to-decarbonize’ industrial applications.

By Tom Perkins . 11 January 2023
Solar

Qcells to invest $2.5B in building out US solar supply chain

Inflation Reduction Act tax credits spur Qcells to make a major investment in Georgia solar factories and to expand its U.S. polysilicon supply.

By Jeff St. John . 11 January 2023
Clean energy jobs

We need a lot more electricians if we're going to electrify everything

The U.S. has a shortage of electricians to install clean equipment like EV chargers, heat pumps and induction stoves. Those who get into the field can earn big.

By Emily Pontecorvo . 11 January 2023
Carbon capture

More NYC high-rises to be outfitted with novel carbon-capture system

Startup CarbonQuest had a successful pilot project in a New York City apartment building and now has a contract to roll out its technology at more buildings.

By Julian Spector . 10 January 2023
ENN

Eye on Utilities: Utility corruption questions continue as HB 6 trial nears

The trial of Larry Householder and Matt Borges is just around the corner, and more developments in the saga surrounding HB 6.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 January 2023
ENN

Solar program aims to cut energy costs for lower-income Rhode Island residents

The New England state recently issued a request for proposals from solar companies to partner on a program that will lease and install solar equipment on homes owned by low- to moderate-income residents.

By Lisa Prevost . 10 January 2023
Climate crisis

US carbon emissions rose in 2022. Can clean energy get them on track?

Historic investments in renewable energy will help the U.S. get closer to halving emissions by 2030, but there's a lot more work to do, a new report warns.

By Jeff St. John . 10 January 2023
ENN

R.I. must accelerate transportation emission cuts to hit 2030 target, advocates say

A growing number of advocates are calling on Rhode Island to get more aggressive about investing in mass transit and other transportation emissions mitigation measures in order to achieve its 2030 greenhouse gas goal.

By Lisa Prevost . 9 January 2023
Solar

Silicon Ranch raises $600M for its holistic take on solar development

The company owns solar plants for the long haul, grazes sheep among its panels and works to be a good neighbor in rural communities.

By Julian Spector . 9 January 2023
ENN

In Connecticut, frustration grows over lack of access to Canadian hydropower

Stalled and contested transmission line projects have prevented New England from tapping into greater amounts of hydropower. Some officials and advocates say better collaboration among states is critical.

By Lisa Prevost . 6 January 2023