Articles

Food and farms

Can agriculture and solar farms coexist? It depends

At a test site in Colorado, researchers and farmers are collaborating to figure out what works — and what doesn't — when it comes to agrivoltaics.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 November 2022
Sponsored

How EDP Renewables is unlocking solar-plus-storage in rural America

Lining up a roster of talented project partners is the key to making renewables projects work in smaller communities.

15 November 2022
ENN

Virginia solar developers say stormwater rules could wash away their margins

The state’s Department of Environmental Quality is reviewing proposed stormwater regulations that would treat ground-mounted solar arrays the same as parking lots, likely requiring developers to acquire more land.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 November 2022
ENN

Montpelier leaders hope home energy reports will educate and inspire buyers

An ordinance that took effect July 1 requires home sellers to provide a report summarizing energy costs and opportunities for saving. City officials and real estate agents report few hiccups so far as most sellers are complying.

By Lisa Prevost . 15 November 2022
Guest essay

COP27: Global fossil-fuel emissions are rising — and so are the stakes

Week two of the U.N. climate conference kicks off with a focus on curbing methane, greening shipping with hydrogen, and wondering where all the women are.

By Laurie Stone . 14 November 2022
ENN

After slow start, Massachusetts sees more interest in incentives to mix solar with farming

A program for projects that blend solar energy and agricultural production shows signs of finally gaining momentum.

By Sarah Shemkus . 14 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Startups draw on data-driven insights to slash the costs of EV ownership

Tenet and Treehouse are crunching the numbers to offer EV buyers cheaper financing and home charging equipment.

By Jeff St. John . 14 November 2022
Politics

How Democratic state wins in the midterms could rev up climate progress

States are already doing the most to shrink electricity-sector emissions. These new Democratic wins and “trifectas” could push even bolder policies forward.

By Jeff St. John . 11 November 2022
Climate crisis

Chart: These rich countries are falling far short on their climate pledges

New analysis pegs U.S., Canada and U.K. among the worst laggards on climate finance pledges. Will COP27 help even things out?

By Maria Virginia Olano . 11 November 2022
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Minnesota solar installers say it still takes too long to connect to Xcel’s grid

The process for connecting solar arrays to Xcel Energy's grid continues to frustrate installers in Minnesota despite recent changes meant to reduce delays.

By Frank Jossi . 11 November 2022