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Commentary: Policy reforms urgently needed for Georgia’s energy future

Georgia’s public service commissioners have an opportunity to change directions and help the people of Georgia make the urgently needed transition to clean energy, writes guest commentator David Kyler.

By David Kyler . 7 December 2022
Fossil fuels

How states are trying to fit gas utilities into a low-carbon future

California and Colorado are the latest states to boost oversight of how gas utilities spend their customers’ money. The goal: avoiding "stranded assets."

By Jeff St. John . 7 December 2022
Solar

Biden admin seeks $3B to fund rooftop solar+batteries in Puerto Rico

Geared toward low-income households, the federal funding could help avert future blackouts, but some question whether they'll ever see the money.

By Brett Marsh . 7 December 2022
Marine transport

Watch this cargo ship fly a giant kite to save fuel and cut emissions

Tweaking a centuries-old concept, French startup Airseas is one of many companies now harnessing the wind to clean up the global shipping industry.

By Maria Gallucci . 6 December 2022
ENN

‘Urgency of the moment’ means Duke Energy must go all-in on solar this decade, advocates say

North Carolina regulators must approve a plan this month for Duke Energy to reach net-zero carbon emissions by midcentury. Without a big investment in solar, the utility might miss its first major milestone at the end of this decade.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 December 2022
ENN

How this Southwest Detroit pizzeria constantly reshapes its menu to combat climate change

PizzaPlex pays close attention to menu planning to prevent food waste.

By Eleanore Catolico . 6 December 2022
Guest essay

LNG exports hurt Americans. It’s time for the Biden admin to take action

The Department of Energy is supposed to assess whether it’s in the public’s interest to ship liquefied natural gas abroad, but the DOE is falling down on the job, argues Tyson Slocum.

By Tyson Slocum . 6 December 2022
ENN

Study: Maine is a leader in New England when it comes to preparing for climate change

A report by the Union of Concerned Scientists and fellows at the University of New Hampshire Sustainability Institute shows New England states as a whole are failing to include vulnerable residents in decision making.

By Lisa Prevost . 5 December 2022
EV charging

Highway EV charging will need a ton of power — sooner than you think

A new report warns that EV charging along Northeast highways will require sports-stadium levels of grid power by 2030. Where are the plans to supply it?

By Jeff St. John . 5 December 2022
Just transition

To get tax credits, clean-energy firms must soon meet labor standards

In January, new wage and apprenticeship criteria will kick in for companies seeking popular federal tax incentives for renewable energy projects.

By Julian Spector . 2 December 2022