Articles

Wind

Could the US lead the world in floating offshore wind?

The United States lags Europe and Asia on offshore wind, but still has a chance to get ahead in the new and fast-growing market for floating turbines.

By Jason Deign . 27 October 2021
Electric vehicles

Will Hertz's big Tesla buy make EVs mainstream?

Hertz's 100,000-car purchase will put electric vehicles in the hands of new drivers — and pressure other rental companies to follow suit.

By Julian Spector . 26 October 2021
Solar

Gigawatts of solar could be built in the open land around US interstate highways

Solar development at interstate interchanges could feed the grid, charge EVs and steer money to local communities. The Biden admin is now behind the idea.

By Jeff St. John . 26 October 2021
Solar

US solar deployment is on a hot streak, while manufacturing is stalled out

Can the country regain its solar production mojo? Plus, trade wars!

By Eric Wesoff . 26 October 2021
ENN

Siemens Gamesa chooses Virginia for offshore wind turbine blade factory

The announcement is a major win for Virginia as it strives to become a hub for the nation’s fledgling offshore wind energy industry.

By Sarah Vogelsong . 25 October 2021
Opinion

Are financial regulators starting to take climate change seriously?

The White House and Treasury Department say climate change is a risk to the financial system. When will they take the next step and limit bank lending to fossil fuel projects?

By Justin Guay . 25 October 2021
ENN

Why a Koch-owned refinery is joining Minnesota’s solar industry trade group

The latest dues-paying member of Minnesota’s solar energy industry trade group is also one of the state’s largest greenhouse gas polluters.

By Frank Jossi . 25 October 2021
ENN

Amid debate over natural gas, Connecticut ratepayers are subsidizing new connections

A program designed to expand Connecticut’s natural gas distribution network is coming under scrutiny due to soaring costs and declining demand.

By Lisa Prevost . 25 October 2021
Video

Video: Hawaii turns to clean energy as coal power goes extinct in the state

The last coal plant in Hawaii will be replaced in part by Kapolei Energy Storage, a big new battery designed to store solar power and feed it back to the grid when it's needed most.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2021
Video

Hawaii has a one-year deadline to ditch coal. Can it keep the lights on?

The Aloha State’s race to clean up its electricity sector makes it a real-world test case for rapid decarbonization.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2021