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Solar, storage projects set to bring jobs, tax revenue to Illinois coal communities

A recent state procurement formalizes plans to put solar and storage on the site of several retired coal plants. The owners will receive grants and higher-value renewable energy credits to finance the projects.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 July 2022
Climatetech finance

Intersect raises $750M to ditch PPAs and bet big on clean industry

The solar and storage developer plans to pivot from selling clean electrons to using them to power large-scale EV charging and clean up dirty industrial processes.

By Eric Wesoff . 12 July 2022
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Mid-Atlantic shared solar advocates see progress in D.C. but setback in Virginia

A week after District of Columbia regulators moved to hold utility Pepco accountable for community solar problems, their counterparts in Virginia greenlit a $55 monthly fee on subscribers that may curb interest.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 11 July 2022
Guest essay

5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s recent climate ruling

The West Virginia v. EPA decision still allows the EPA to regulate CO₂ from power plants, but the process will be slow — and it won’t happen without a fight.

By Jack Lienke . 11 July 2022
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How hydrology could help researchers prepare for a changing electric grid

The U.S. Department of Energy is preparing to award $10 million in grants for research related to “energy sheds,” a concept that takes the idea of a watershed and applies it to electricity generated and consumed in an area.

By Lisa Prevost . 11 July 2022
Clean energy

A grassroots coalition turns to solar and batteries to help New Orleans cope with disasters

Community and faith groups are raising $13.8 million to build clean-powered "lighthouses" across Louisiana and boost post-hurricane grid resilience.

By Jeff St. John . 11 July 2022
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Federal rebates can help school systems get on board with cleaner buses

School districts should be working now to meet the mid-August deadline for EPA’s program to replace diesel vehicles with electric, CNG or propane buses.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 8 July 2022
Guides and how-tos

What is community solar? And how can you sign up?

Canary Media's guide through the dizzying landscape of community solar, a simple concept that can save you money.

By Alison F. Takemura . 8 July 2022
Wind

Chart: China’s offshore wind frenzy drove recent record global growth

Eighty percent of the world's new offshore wind capacity was installed in China last year, and the country is expected to dominate the sector for years to come.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 8 July 2022
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Connecticut weatherization program will tackle mold, asbestos, other barriers

Mold, asbestos and other hazards can prevent energy efficiency contractors from moving ahead with weatherization projects. A new state program will create funding to help homeowners address those barriers.

By Lisa Prevost . 7 July 2022