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As Indiana coal plants close, advocates say gas power should not replace them

As it retires a coal-fired power plant, CenterPoint Energy is pushing to build a smaller gas plant than one that was rejected two years ago by Indiana regulators. Consumer and environmental groups still say it’s unnecessary.

By Kari Lydersen . 2 August 2021
Fossil fuels

Subsidies really do prop up the oil and gas industry. Here's the most important one to get rid of

The subsidy that helps the sector the most both pads profits and protects companies against risk.

By David Roberts . 30 July 2021
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Coal fuels less and less Virginia electricity. But when should utilities pull the plug on plants?

Utilities contend it's expensive to rapidly roll out renewables to replace still-functioning coal plants, but the plants' continued operation leave ratepayers covering big costs.

By Sarah Vogelsong . 30 July 2021
Utilities

Top 10 utility regulation trends of 2021 — so far

Renewables, DERs and EVs are still top priorities for utility commissions, but extreme weather and Covid-19 are also shaping regulatory action in 2021.

By Noah Garcia . 30 July 2021
Climatetech finance

Think the climatetech SPAC scene in the US is wild? You should see what’s happening in China

China has many more publicly traded cleantech companies than the U.S., thanks to its robust solar and EV supply chains.

By Hara Wang . 30 July 2021
ENN

Xcel Energy looks to stretch solar money by shrinking popular Minnesota rebates

The utility is proposing to reduce the size of its Solar Rewards rebates so that it can offer them to more customers. Solar installers and advocates generally support the move but don’t agree on the amount or transition time.

By Frank Jossi . 30 July 2021
ENN

New Hampshire towns face choices under state’s energy aggregation law

Some cities are banding together in a new coalition that will help buy cleaner power for members, while others seek out expertise from energy brokers promising more local control.

By David Thill . 30 July 2021
Climatetech finance

Bipartisan infrastructure bill with $73B for power grid clears key Senate hurdle

While lawmakers in D.C. debate whether to invest tens of billions in clean technologies, private climatetech investment funds are not waiting around. Here's a roundup.

By Eric Wesoff . 29 July 2021
Transmission

How digitizing the transmission grid can enable the energy mix of the future

EirGrid and Smart Wires team up to build software that could help Ireland reach its ambitious wind energy goals.

By Jeff St. John . 29 July 2021
Climate crisis

Carbon offset markets aren’t working. A new private-sector reform movement aims to make them better

Will this reboot spur real reductions in carbon emissions — or just usher in another wave of corporate greenwashing?

By Jason Deign . 29 July 2021

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Articles

As Indiana coal plants close, advocates say gas power should not replace them

Subsidies really do prop up the oil and gas industry. Here's the most important one to get rid of

Coal fuels less and less Virginia electricity. But when should utilities pull the plug on plants?

Top 10 utility regulation trends of 2021 — so far

Think the climatetech SPAC scene in the US is wild? You should see what’s happening in China

Xcel Energy looks to stretch solar money by shrinking popular Minnesota rebates

New Hampshire towns face choices under state’s energy aggregation law

Bipartisan infrastructure bill with $73B for power grid clears key Senate hurdle

How digitizing the transmission grid can enable the energy mix of the future

Carbon offset markets aren’t working. A new private-sector reform movement aims to make them better