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Questions about heat pumps? Connecticut offers free experts to help

The state’s energy efficiency program has hired a Massachusetts firm to provide virtual consultations with heat pump experts, along with developing a local network of trained heat pump installers.

By Lisa Prevost . 2 August 2022
EV charging

This company wants to pack more EV-charging punch into gas stations

ADS-TEC Energy is outfitting fueling stations and convenience stores with units that integrate batteries and fast electric-vehicle chargers.

By Jeff St. John . 2 August 2022
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Giving back? Charities laud Columbia Gas in $212 million rate hike case

Charity groups often depend on utilities for funds to do good works, but rate hikes by those utilities can impose more stress on low-income people the nonprofit groups serve.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 August 2022
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Commentary: Stronger electric vehicle standards are a health imperative for California

Electrifying our cars and trucks as quickly as possible will make a significant impact in reducing preventable deaths, writes guest commentator Johnny A. Negusse.

By Johnny A. Negusse . 1 August 2022
Clean energy

US solar and wind projects stalled in Q2. What happened?

The Auxin Solar tariff investigation and uncertainties around tax incentives tanked progress, according to a new American Clean Power report.

By Shel Evergreen . 1 August 2022
Heat pumps

Heat pumps perform well in below-freezing weather, new research finds

A study in Maine found that heat pumps without fossil-fueled backup can deliver comfort and cost savings — even in the state's subzero winter temperatures.

By Sarah Shemkus . 1 August 2022
Solar

New Biden program will bring solar to low-income families

The administration plans to build a digital platform to connect low-income households with community-solar projects that can save them money on their electric bills.

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 July 2022
ENN

Minnesota initiative aims to lower energy burden in manufactured homes

The state’s Clean Energy Resource Teams, a public-private partnership, has targeted manufactured home communities for energy conservation outreach over the last four years.

By Frank Jossi . 29 July 2022
Transmission

How to move more power with the transmission lines we already have

Grid-enhancing technologies enable us to get more out of existing power lines. Here’s an in-depth look at one such technology: dynamic line rating.

By Jeff St. John . 29 July 2022
Fun stuff

Here are some of climatetech’s best online communities

Finding the right internet niche can be a big social and professional boost. Canary rounds up some of the best climate and cleantech online communities.

By Mike Munsell . 29 July 2022