Articles

Energy storage

Energy storage is booming — and flexing its political muscle

The folks storing clean power are flush with cash and winning in Washington.

By Julian Spector . 6 December 2021
Climatetech finance

Voltus launches $1.3B SPAC to help businesses reshape their power use and ease grid stress

The startup says its tech-centric approach and broad market reach could break open a sector that hasn't yet reached its potential.

By Jeff St. John . 3 December 2021
ENN

As automakers go electric, Detroit group wants to ensure other modes aren’t forgotten

The future of Michigan mobility: autonomous rideshare vehicles, e-bikes, and propane-powered vehicles?

By Rukiya Colvin . 3 December 2021
ENN

‘Technical’ changes to North Carolina climate law still hang in the balance

The legislature adjourned Monday without making corrections to the state’s landmark new climate law, leaving open the possibility, critics say, that Duke Energy could try to use errors and ambiguities to its advantage.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 3 December 2021
Solar

Chart: The top 10 solar states include some unexpected contenders

Markets and policy matter more to solar success than geography and politics.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 3 December 2021
Fun stuff

Micro-documentaries on climatetech, the Electrify Everything online community and more

We round up fun climate and energy tidbits from across the internet.

By Mike Munsell . 3 December 2021
Nuclear

Commonwealth Fusion pulls in a colossal $1.8B for novel nuclear tech

Billionaires and VCs continue to invest fortunes in fusion companies, despite distant prospects of success.

By Eric Wesoff . 2 December 2021
ENN

With regional transportation pact stalled, what’s next for Massachusetts’ climate strategy?

Massachusetts, a chief proponent and logistical leader throughout the development of the Transportation and Climate Initiative, expected the multistate agreement to be a major part of its plan to reduce emissions. Support soon crumbled -- so what now?

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 December 2021
ENN

Amid a flood of solar applications, Maine seeks a more targeted approach

A stakeholder group tasked with helping lawmakers incentivize distributed generation and plan grid upgrades is expected to issue its first of two reports by Jan. 1.

By David Thill . 2 December 2021
Utilities

Solar and green groups buy into Duke's net-metering plan in North Carolina

The state's dominant utility has proposed time-varying solar rates and smart-thermostat incentives, and solar advocates are on board.

By Jeff St. John . 2 December 2021