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Solar

Ruling in Auxin trade case revives tariff threat for US solar

The Commerce Dept. suggests resuming tariffs on solar modules manufactured by certain Chinese companies in 2024. But a tough stance on trade may undermine the Biden admin's ambitious climate goals.

By Eric Wesoff . 2 December 2022
Energy equity

Low-income families don't get a fair share of energy-efficiency funds

Utility programs that help residents cut energy costs are leaving out low-income households. What are the fixes?

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 December 2022
ENN

Ohio’s largest coal plant to change coal ash handling after U.S. EPA denial

The operator of Ohio’s largest coal-fired power plant says it plans to switch to a “dry ash” handling system that complies with federal rules. Environmental advocates say questions remain about cleanup and groundwater risks.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 December 2022
Workforce diversity

This new climatetech accelerator is seeking entrepreneurs of color

A program launched by Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space will support people of color starting cleantech companies — and it’s taking applications now.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 December 2022
Transmission

A giant clean-energy transmission line to New York City is now underway

Construction has begun on the 339-mile Champlain Hudson Power Express, which will deliver Canadian hydropower to NYC as the city retires fossil fuel plants.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 December 2022
Nuclear

A small nuclear reactor with off-the-shelf parts: Can it work?

The unusually nimble nuclear startup Last Energy relies on proven technology to steer clear of the pitfalls that have stymied its competitors, incumbents and newcomers alike.

By Julian Spector . 1 December 2022
Sponsored

How to scale rooftop community solar in cities

Urban Energy and Scale Microgrids are teaming up on a new approach to make community solar viable in densely populated neighborhoods.

By Canary Creative . 1 December 2022
ENN

Solar coalition wants to put equity front and center in Xcel’s Minnesota rate case

The Just Solar Coalition, an alliance of solar developers, community organizers, environmental groups, faith leaders and others interested in expanding access to clean energy, is intervening in the utility’s rate case.

By Frank Jossi . 1 December 2022
Electric vehicles

Elon Musk finally delivers on the long-awaited Tesla Semi truck

The battery-powered behemoth with up to a 500-mile range is the first semi designed from the start to be electric. Bonus: Musk says it's "super fun to drive."

By Eric Wesoff . 1 December 2022
Air travel

United plans to electrify airport operations with sodium-ion batteries

United Airlines is making a strategic equity investment in sodium-ion battery maker Natron Energy as the aviation industry works to curb emissions.

By Maria Gallucci . 30 November 2022