Articles

Electric vehicles

This California startup wants to be the Pony Express of electric trucking

WattEV plans to build solar- and battery-powered charging hubs where drivers can hop from one truck to the next.

By Jeff St. John . 10 February 2022
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Ohio bill would prevent homeowner associations from banning solar

A widely supported bill would prevent all but “reasonable restrictions” on solar installations by homeowner associations, potentially helping hundreds of thousands of Ohioans access solar power.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 February 2022
Long-duration energy storage

Iron-air battery maker Form has an unexpected new customer: Georgia Power

The regulated utility is only the second known customer trying out the novel technology for clean long-duration energy storage.

By Julian Spector . 10 February 2022
Fossil fuels

US coal communities get historic $11B to clean up abandoned mines

The funds support regions and workers grappling firsthand with the transition to clean energy.

By Julian Spector . 9 February 2022
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Could community solar see the light of day in Ohio? Supporters see momentum

A Republican-sponsored bill to establish a community solar program is advancing in the Ohio legislature with no opposition so far. If it passes, it could create up to 3,000 megawatts of new subscriber-backed solar projects.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 9 February 2022
Grid edge

The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago

A network of solar panels, generators, batteries and more will boost resilience for Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood.

By Jeff St. John . 9 February 2022
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How governors races may change energy, from EVs to renewables

Closely contested races in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia and Florida will determine the future of emissions reduction pledges and clean energy development.

By Miranda Willson . 8 February 2022
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Wind project off southeastern N.C. coast gets overwhelming support

Birders and organized labor dominated a recent public comment period, while beach towns were mostly mum. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will now consider the input ahead of an anticipated auction this spring.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 8 February 2022
Geothermal

Geothermal startup Quaise raises $40M for ultra-deep drilling

The MIT spinoff wants to unleash the vast geothermal resources today's technologies can't reach.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 February 2022
Solar

Biggest solar farm in Louisiana gets warm welcome from local community

Lightsource bp's Ventress project will more than double solar capacity in a state known for oil and gas.

By Eric Wesoff . 8 February 2022