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Clean energy

What 24/7 carbon-free energy can achieve over the long term

New modeling from Princeton projects the expected impact from companies and cities procuring carbon-free electricity for every hour of every day.

By David Roberts . 24 November 2021
ENN

Transportation pact is likely totaled, but equity components could be salvaged

In Connecticut, state officials and advocates say planning and discussions around the Transportation Climate Initiative will help inform how the state can equitably spend new federal infrastructure bill money.

By Lisa Prevost . 23 November 2021
Electric vehicles

Want a new EV delivered to your house overnight?

New startup Motor handles all the logistics for getting an electric car on a monthly subscription basis.

By Julian Spector . 23 November 2021
Policy & regulation

Jigar Shah's big idea for getting rooftop solar and smart appliances to low-income Americans

How the DOE could marshal its loan guarantees to decarbonize the grid and boost energy equity in one fell swoop.

By Jeff St. John . 23 November 2021
ENN

This historic northern WV town highlights the needs of the state’s coal communities

Despite existing in the shadow of Morgantown and having had decades to transition its economy away from coal, Osage, West Virginia, still struggles.

By Emily Allen . 22 November 2021
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves in venture capital and at Blackstone, SunPower, Uplight and more

An overflowing cornucopia of workplace wins for women this holiday week.

By Eric Wesoff . 22 November 2021
ENN

Spire pipeline flap in Missouri reveals deeper questions about natural gas

A utility's push for a pipeline that a court ruled isn't needed reflects a broader effort to fend off electrification efforts, experts say.

By Kari Lydersen . 22 November 2021
ENN

Rhode Island utility sale could be complicated by state climate law

As state regulators consider the sale of the state’s largest electric distribution utility, intervenors say the buyer should be required to show how it will meet requirements under the state’s ambitious new climate law.

By Lisa Prevost . 22 November 2021
Fun stuff

Foster interconnection at Thanksgiving

You don't want sparks to fly and set off familial wildfires. Build community resilience with our holiday clean-energy talking points and tips.

By Julian Spector . 22 November 2021
Corporate procurement

Is 24/7 carbon-free energy the best goal?

A few ambitious companies and cities aim to get 100% clean electricity every hour of every day. But would it be better to focus on displacing the dirtiest power plants?

By David Roberts . 19 November 2021