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A push for public power stalled in New York, but activists say they’re just getting started

Advocates say the New York Power Authority is a "sleeping giant" that could be awakened to speed the state's clean energy transition.

By Emily Pontecorvo . 13 June 2022
Electric vehicles

EV battery recycling is costly. These 5 startups could change that

Meet the American companies making lithium-ion battery recycling more profitable and sustainable than it’s ever been.

By Julian Spector . 13 June 2022
Clean energy

Why we need to recycle clean energy technologies — and how to do it

Millions of tons of spent solar panels, wind turbine blades and lithium-ion batteries could be wasted in landfills — or put back to use for the clean energy transition.

By Jeff St. John . 13 June 2022
ENN

U.S. solar manufacturer says importing parts is still risky despite tariff pause

In an interview, the president of solar module manufacturer Heliene, operator of Minnesota’s only solar manufacturer, talked about the impact of recent federal actions and an upcoming expansion that will triple its output.

By Frank Jossi . 10 June 2022
ENN

CenterPoint touts $1.3B gain from selling stake in company accused of price gouging

The 2021 winter storm that sent gas prices soaring has been a win-win for Minnesota’s largest gas utility

By Max Nesterak . 10 June 2022
Solar

Gráfico: La energía solar en Puerto Rico sigue creciendo

La cantidad de capacidad fotovoltaica en techos se ha más que duplicado desde que el huracán María azotó la isla en 2017.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 10 June 2022
Solar

Chart: Here's how much rooftop solar is surging in Puerto Rico

The amount of rooftop PV capacity has more than doubled since Hurricane Maria hit the island in 2017.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 10 June 2022
Grid edge

OhmConnect raises $55M to enlist more homes to prevent blackouts

This summer will be tough on U.S. power grids. Startup OhmConnect is ready to pay 200,000-plus households to help out by saving energy.

By Jeff St. John . 9 June 2022
Solar

In Biden solar tariff compromise, installers win

The president tried to please both sides, but U.S. solar manufacturers are fuming while U.S. solar developers are pretty darn pleased.

By Julian Spector . 8 June 2022
Climatetech finance

New fund boosts climatetech startups run by people of color and women

A first-of-its-kind debt fund expands capital access to underrepresented climate entrepreneurs with low-interest, no-collateral loans.

By Jeff St. John . 8 June 2022