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Vermont clean energy jobs board aims to net more resumes from women

Advocates in Vermont hope a new clean energy jobs board and resume bank can help open doors and diversify a sometimes clubby, male-dominated sector.

By David Thill . 3 June 2021
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Virginia advocates seek path forward for electric school buses despite lack of state funds

State lawmakers committed this winter to phasing out diesel-powered school buses within a decade, but the measure was unfunded, leaving state and local officials in search of funding to make the transition.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 3 June 2021
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Commentary: Why Colorado should adopt statewide energy benchmarking

Finding ways to dramatically reduce the carbon footprints of our buildings is key to meeting our state’s ambitious climate goals, writes guest commentator Charles Perry.

By Charles Perry . 3 June 2021
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Biden vows to support struggling Appalachian counties, but residents are weary of failed promises

Coal communities in Kentucky, Virginia, and West Virginia are struggling to support basic civic services as coal disappears. Federal funding to boost local economies and jobs is closer than ever before.

By Mason Adams . 2 June 2021
Solar

Colorado is poised to give a new boost to distributed solar and battery systems

Pending legislation could expand scope of behind-the-meter and community solar and battery installations.

By Jeff St. John . 2 June 2021
Opinion

Top 10 state energy legislative issues of 2021

Bill filings show environmental justice, electric vehicles and energy jobs in transition are on state lawmakers’ minds

By Sarah Steinberg . 2 June 2021
Heat pumps

ESB and GreenCom's heat pump pilot shows promise for balancing the grid

Ireland's government wants to install 600,000 heat pumps by 2030. That could save energy and shift consumption to times of lower grid demand.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 2 June 2021
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Could batteries replace a proposed peaker plant in Massachusetts?

As a municipal power supplier pauses plans to build a natural gas peaker plant, advocates are urging its backers to consider battery storage instead, but questions remain about whether it’s practical for the site.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 June 2021
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Analysis suggests climate policy in Ohio could save the world as much as $1 trillion

The May 2021 report by Scioto Analysis found that any of three major climate policies in Ohio — a renewable portfolio standard, cap-and-trade system, or a carbon tax — could have a major impact beyond the state's borders.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 June 2021
Electric vehicles

Did Ford's electric F-150 just shake up the home backup power market?

Tesla popularized the concept of batteries in the home. Ford connected the home to the truck.

By Julian Spector . 1 June 2021