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Rooftop solar companies enter fray over North Carolina net metering proposal

Groups that have opposed net metering rollbacks in other states say a Duke Energy plan isn’t perfect but better than the potential alternatives. Solar installers and other critics want a study before rushing to a compromise.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 March 2022
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Advocates urge Illinois landowners to prepare for risks from CO2 pipelines

With geology considered ideal for carbon storage, residents worry about increasing proposals to transport and sequester carbon dioxide below farmland.

By Kari Lydersen . 15 March 2022
Clean fleets

Electric delivery vans set to take off in the US

UPS, Amazon, FedEx and more are investing billions to build out EV delivery fleets.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 March 2022
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As Virginia nets another $74 million, RGGI uncertainty lingers

Republicans continue to push for repeal of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, while Democrats again reject proposed relief for LS Power's RGGI compliance costs

By Sarah Vogelsong . 14 March 2022
Policy & regulation

FERC Order 2222: Experts offer cheers and jeers for first round of filings

U.S. grid operators have to open up their energy markets to distributed energy. Here's what's good, bad and downright ugly in their initial plans.

By Jeff St. John . 14 March 2022
Fossil fuels

Chart: How much oil does the US actually import from Russia?

The U.S. is the world's top oil producer, but it still imports oil from around the world. See the top 10 suppliers.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 11 March 2022
Fun stuff

This Twitter bot showcases Ireland’s role as a leader in renewable energy

While others were perfecting sourdough bread recipes under pandemic lockdown, one couple created a useful energy tracking tool.

By Mike Munsell . 11 March 2022
Heat pumps

How to shift building heat to electric? NY activists have lots of ideas

Climate advocates are backing bills that would push New York state to go big on heat pumps — and move faster to phase out fossil gas.

By Jeff St. John . 11 March 2022
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How a Tacoma gas facility started a fight over climate change, sovereignty and human rights

A Washington methane gas project is compounding a crisis of tribal consultation, pension funds and national immigration practices.

By Rico Moore . 10 March 2022
Ocean energy

Can shore-based wave power unlock clean, affordable ocean energy?

Israeli startup Eco Wave Power says its tech steers clear of the pitfalls that have sunk previous efforts.

By Julian Spector . 10 March 2022