Articles

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
Climate justice

Helping Native communities attain 'energy sovereignty' with solar

Nonprofit Grid Alternatives develops solar projects on reservations and provides job-training opportunities.

By Natasha Ferguson . 1 December 2021
ENN

FirstEnergy says Ohio law at center of corruption probe protects it from ratepayer lawsuits

Class action case casts doubt on the integrity of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s own actions in light of alleged corruption.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 1 December 2021
Solar

How to turn trash into treasure: Put solar panels over landfills

Building solar on closed landfills can add costs and complications, but it could bring gigawatts of clean energy to underserved communities, a new report says.

By Jeff St. John . 30 November 2021
Guest essay

Don't ignore half of the clean energy equation: Reducing demand

Building more wind and solar is not enough to solve the climate crisis.

By Andy Frank . 30 November 2021
Climate crisis

How to support fact-based journalism on climate solutions

Canary Media needs you!

By Julian Spector . 30 November 2021
ENN

North Carolina budget lacks promised boost for low-income ratepayers

Democrats had suggested hundreds of millions of extra dollars for home weatherization to help residents who struggle to pay their electric bills. But the state budget contains no such windfall.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 November 2021
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Boosting investment in women-led startups, plus career moves at Ojjo, Arevon Energy, Ecoflix and more

Women are advancing up the ladder at climatetech firms, but funding for companies started by women still lags way behind.

By Eric Wesoff . 29 November 2021
ENN

During tough times, C-PACE financing offers more potential ever, experts say

Michigan examples showcase the potential of commercial property-assessed clean energy financing to help companies with retrofits and refinancing. Hospitality companies, in particular, used the tool as pandemic lifelines.

By Kari Lydersen . 29 November 2021
ENN

Massachusetts’ new efficiency plan puts a priority on underserved communities

The state’s latest three-year energy efficiency plan would include new provisions to increase outreach and expand program eligibility for lower-income households and residents of color.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 November 2021