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Federal climate law changes the stakes in Wisconsin third-party solar fight

The Inflation Reduction Act opens up new opportunities for nonprofits to take advantage of tax credits, but Wisconsin regulators are still vague on what types of projects will be allowed.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 December 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Allison Wolff, CEO at Vibrant Planet

Plus, climatetech career moves at Microsoft, Pine Gate Renewables, Convergent Energy and Power, Schmidt Futures, SE Ventures, Meati, StoreDot and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 22 December 2022
Clean fleets

US Postal Service commits to buy 66,000 EVs — finally

After facing backlash for plans to add thousands of gas guzzlers to its fleet, the USPS has shifted course with a game-changing pledge to go electric.

By Eric Wesoff . 21 December 2022
Solar

These California programs steer solar+batteries to low-income households

California's new solar policy leaves low-income families behind. Community energy providers, nonprofits and vendors have come up with some creative workarounds.

By Jeff St. John . 21 December 2022
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Virginia wastewater project would be first to serve customers local biogas

Roanoke Gas Company is seeking to partner with a western Virginia wastewater plant to capture, treat, and deliver biogas to local customers. Environmental groups have objections to how the deal is structured, though.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 21 December 2022
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Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen

Food waste is a leading contributor of greenhouse gases. These Detroit restaurants are finding creative – and tasty – ways to reduce their contribution.

By Nina Ignaczak . 21 December 2022
Fossil fuels

As LNG exports soar, a Florida community fights a proposed terminal

A historically Black neighborhood in Port St. Joe, Florida wants to revitalize its streets — and a potential LNG export terminal does not fit the plan.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 December 2022
Clean energy

With new tax credits, clean energy beats gas plants almost every time

A new analysis shows that clean energy portfolios receiving federal IRA incentives will be cheaper than virtually all new gas plants proposed from now through 2035.

By Julian Spector . 20 December 2022
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Illinois coalition demands clean trucks, building on clean power law

The NET-Z coalition is asking the state to adopt a rule that would mandate electric or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles comprise an increasing percentage of heavy and medium-duty trucks sold in the state.

By Kari Lydersen . 20 December 2022
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'Circular economy' programs aim to reduce waste and build jobs

Programs find new life for items including rejected carrots, NFL banners, and discarded clothing.

By Lee Chilcote . 20 December 2022