Articles

Electric vehicles

Used EVs are a bargain right now — and buyers are noticing

New EV sales may be falling, but used models are more plentiful and cheaper than they’ve ever been. That’s a big opportunity as gas prices surge.

By Jeff St. John . 2 April 2026
Utilities

What if Duke Energy shared the burden of fuel costs with its customers?

If the utility had to pay a fraction of rising fuel prices, it might rethink its gas buildout and save North Carolinians tens of millions of dollars, a study finds.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 April 2026
Geothermal

Next-generation geothermal needs more than a technology revolution

A new wave of geothermal projects promises to unleash clean, around-the-clock energy. But piecemeal permitting and outdated standards could delay its progress.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 April 2026
Solar

Alabama Power can keep charging steep rooftop solar fee, judge rules

The standby charge, among the highest in the nation, is “chilling” solar in the sunny state, critics say. Alabama Power says the fee is needed to maintain the grid.

By Dennis Pillion . 1 April 2026
Clean energy

Arizona cuts key renewables policy as clean energy market takes off

Regulators said ending the state’s renewable portfolio standard would save customers money, but the official economic analysis undermines that assertion.

By Julian Spector . 31 March 2026
Virtual power plants

Will California fund or kill its thriving virtual power plant program?

Gov. Newsom’s administration has proposed ending a program that’s brought a gigawatt of grid relief online. Lawmakers want to know what will replace it.

By Jeff St. John . 31 March 2026
Wind

My city’s two wind turbines are shutting down. Here's what we're losing.

A loud cohort of Gloucester, Massachusetts, residents is cheering the shutdown. But some of us are mourning the loss and thinking about what comes next.

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 March 2026
Electrification

Many homes already have the power to electrify, study finds

A California power provider shows homes can ditch fossil-fueled appliances without pricey electrical service upgrades after all.

By Alison F. Takemura . 30 March 2026
Clean energy

The Iran war is driving a clean energy wake-up call

China, Spain, and other countries increasingly rely on renewables, helping them avoid oil and gas price volatility as conflict in the Middle East continues.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 27 March 2026
Solar

Balcony solar bills make inroads across New England

Energy affordability woes are pushing all six states to advance legislation allowing DIY, plug-in solar panels. A bill is even nearing the governor’s desk in Maine.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 March 2026