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Rhode Island starts to wrestle with what its net-zero goal means for natural gas

The state has a mandate to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. A discussion is underway about where that will leave the state’s natural gas distribution industry, which heats about half of the state’s homes.

By Lisa Prevost . 3 October 2022
Solar

Community solar can help revitalize communities. Here’s how

The Biden administration wants community solar to reduce energy burdens and build local jobs and economies. Equity-focused solar developers are ready.

By Jeff St. John . 3 October 2022
Solar

Ojjo aims to cut solar project costs with better foundation for panels

The steel-truss startup just raised another $40 million and landed the biggest solar-storage project in the U.S. as a client.

By Julian Spector . 30 September 2022
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Black-owned companies seek to close electric transportation gaps in Chicago

A pair of hyperlocal ride-hailing startups in Chicago are positioning themselves to better serve predominantly Black neighborhoods.

By Audrey Henderson . 30 September 2022
Clean energy

Chart: Clean energy jobs still lag dirty ones, but they're growing fast

The U.S. had more than 600,000 jobs in carbon-free electricity and fuels in 2021. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s poised to add millions more.

By Shel Evergreen . 30 September 2022
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Can energy justice be measured? A new research project aims to do just that

The Energy Equity Project offers a national roadmap for how to eliminate disparities in clean energy access.

By Eleanore Catolico . 29 September 2022
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Illinois residents in path of CO2 pipeline say company is withholding information

Landowners, and officials along the Navigator CO2 pipeline route say the developer is being evasive with their questions.

By Kari Lydersen . 29 September 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: A chat with Sandra Henry, president of nonprofit Slipstream

Plus, climatetech career moves at Hannon Armstrong, Generac, PosiGen, Arcadia, AES, GreenBiz, FlexGen and more.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Eric Wesoff . 29 September 2022
Energy storage

Tesla grid battery fire shows young industry's failures and successes

The latest fire at California's Moss Landing battery complex was contained and didn't cause any injuries, but it still highlights the need for better safety systems at storage facilities.

By Julian Spector . 28 September 2022
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Advocates want guarantee Dominion’s offshore wind project will live up to its promise

The utility says a provision preventing it from protecting consumers from underperformance will kill the projet.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 September 2022