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Wind is now South Dakota’s No. 1 producer of electricity, but not every day

More than half of South Dakota's electricity came from wind last year, but it doesn't produce the majority of power every day, making storage necessary to keep the lights on.

By Joshua Haiar . 3 November 2022
Electrification

Lyft, Airbnb and other companies join forces to help you go electric

An unexpected coalition aims to assist Americans in taking advantage of the decarbonization benefits in the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Alison F. Takemura . 3 November 2022
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Analysis finds ‘stunning’ lack of compliance with coal ash rules, putting groundwater at risk

Environmental groups’ comprehensive review of the latest company-reported data shows monitoring of drinking water sources is urgently needed.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 November 2022
Climatetech finance

How will DOE loan out $250B to make dirty energy systems clean?

A new Biden admin program can help replace coal plants with clean energy, switch gas pipelines to hydrogen, upgrade transmission, and more. Here are the wonky details.

By Jeff St. John . 3 November 2022
Electric vehicles

Electric school buses to get $1B boost from Biden administration

The funding will cover the costs of nearly 2,300 new electric school buses, quadrupling the nation's current fleet. It's a win for the climate — and for kids' health.

By Brett Marsh . 2 November 2022
ENN

Wisc. rate case raises questions of who pays and profits from energy transition

Critics say a proposed rate hike by We Energies to pay for new solar and natural gas generation pits low-income residents against clean energy advocates while taking too much profit for shareholders.

By Kari Lydersen . 2 November 2022
ENN

After energy efficiency upgrades, UConn turns attention to renewable energy

UConn President Radenka Maric cited the importance of deploying clean energy technologies on campus last week as she announced an accelerated target to make the university carbon neutral by 2030.

By Lisa Prevost . 2 November 2022
Energy markets

Texas plan to stop next grid disaster could cost customers billions

A new report finds that a proposal to improve grid reliability could cost much more than alternatives and still fail to prevent winter blackouts.

By Jeff St. John . 2 November 2022
Wind

Virginia deal would shield customers if wind project blows its budget

Dominion Energy has agreed to protect customers if costs run over budget or performance falls short of expectations on $10B landmark offshore wind project.

By Julian Spector . 1 November 2022
Solar

7.000 sistemas solares vinculados van a ayudar a la red central en Puerto Rico

Sunrun está desarrollando la primera planta de energía virtual en la isla utilizando sistemas solares y de baterías ya instalados.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 November 2022