Articles

Wind

Costly and complex maintenance could cloud the outlook for floating wind

But wind turbine and platform design breakthroughs and process improvements may be able to save the day.

By Jason Deign . 30 August 2021
ENN

What climate action looks like in a small, island tourist town in Maine

An tourism-based economy and relatively isolated location pose unique opportunities and challenges for Bar Harbor, Maine.

By David Thill . 30 August 2021
ENN

Virginia project shows benefits, costs of ditching fossil fuels in low-income homes

A partnership between two Charlottesville groups helped eight low-income homeowners switch to electric heating and appliances.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 30 August 2021
ENN

Minnesota clean energy jobs rebounded — but workers of color need more opportunities

The clean energy workforce is more diverse than the broader state economy. But experts say workers of color need more access to training and pathways to higher-paying careers.

By Andrew Hazzard . 27 August 2021
Solar

How to hurricane-proof a solar plant

PV arrays and microgrids on islands need to stand up to storms supercharged by climate change.

By Kiernan Dunlop . 27 August 2021
ENN

North Carolina tightens rules on how Duke Energy pays for political activity

Regulators clarify that utilities cannot charge ratepayers for political spending, but they’re free to spend profits on campaigns, including dark money groups.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 27 August 2021
Fun stuff

Newsletter: An ode to #energytwitter

We want to hear about your experience with #energytwitter too!

By Mike Munsell . 27 August 2021
Politics

How West Virginia stands to gain from Biden’s climate agenda

The policies proposed in the reconciliation bill could benefit Sen. Manchin's state enormously.

By David Roberts . 26 August 2021
Climatetech finance

LevelTen lands $35M from corporate buyers keen to streamline clean energy deals

Google and other investors back the startup's platform to make complex transactions faster and more transparent.

By Jeff St. John . 26 August 2021
ENN

From smart meters to big batteries, co-ops emerge as clean grid laboratories

A wave of pilot programs by Minnesota electric cooperatives is saving customers money and providing useful data for larger utilities considering new technology and pricing models to encourage grid efficiency.

By Frank Jossi . 26 August 2021