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Climate crisis

How do you know if a climate policy is good? Here’s the test

Clean electrification at warp speed for the next decade is the most important thing of all.

By David Roberts . 9 July 2021
Guest essay

Cities want to ban natural gas in new construction. State lawmakers are blocking them

Twenty states have already passed "ban the ban" laws and more might follow suit. They're backed by money and lobbyists from the gas industry.

By Rushad Nanavatty, Daniel Tait . 9 July 2021
ENN

On Virginia military base, efficiency upgrades produce savings and resilience

An energy services contract is helping the storied Quantico Marine Corps Base southwest of Washington, D.C., to tackle a host of energy projects, from lighting efficiency to a microgrid that will cut costs and bolster resiliency.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 9 July 2021
ENN

Updated Minnesota conservation program aims to close ‘pre-weatherization’ gap

The recently signed ECO Act allows utilities to receive credit for preparatory work such as removing asbestos, mold or lead paint — common barriers that homeowners face when seeking help with energy efficiency upgrades.

By Frank Jossi . 9 July 2021
EV charging

EDF Renewables makes smart EV charging the centerpiece of its distributed energy strategy

Subsidiary PowerFlex makes software for EV fleets that enables on-site solar, batteries, energy management and microgrids.

By Jeff St. John . 8 July 2021
Solar

Heliogen goes SPAC to revive concentrated solar power

Will an infusion of cash help the California-based startup resuscitate this neglected technology?

By Julian Spector . 8 July 2021
ENN

Kansas City building code update, once poised to be the most efficient, is now delayed

The city’s planning department has sent the highly contentious building code update on a detour that is almost guaranteed to delay City Council action until at least 2022.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 8 July 2021
ENN

Mass. bill would double real estate fee to fund clean energy, affordable housing

A broad coalition of environmental and community advocates backs the proposal to increase the deeds excise tax and spend the expected $300 million per year on projects such as climate adaptation and energy-efficient affordable housing.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 July 2021
Utilities

Newsletter: A Southern energy plan that's not what it SEEMs

Two camps square off over the future of the Southern grid. Plus, a leading solar developer finds a European buyer.

By Julian Spector . 8 July 2021
Climatetech finance

Major US solar developer Cypress Creek snapped up by huge European investment firm

The deal caps a dramatic turnaround for the solar firm — and promises more growth to come.

By Julian Spector . 7 July 2021

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Articles

How do you know if a climate policy is good? Here’s the test

Cities want to ban natural gas in new construction. State lawmakers are blocking them

On Virginia military base, efficiency upgrades produce savings and resilience

Updated Minnesota conservation program aims to close ‘pre-weatherization’ gap

EDF Renewables makes smart EV charging the centerpiece of its distributed energy strategy

Heliogen goes SPAC to revive concentrated solar power

Kansas City building code update, once poised to be the most efficient, is now delayed

Mass. bill would double real estate fee to fund clean energy, affordable housing

Newsletter: A Southern energy plan that's not what it SEEMs

Major US solar developer Cypress Creek snapped up by huge European investment firm