Policy & regulation

Guest essay

Making Biden’s historic commitment to energy equity a reality

Fulfilling the potential of Biden's energy equity promises will require time and ongoing commitment.

By John Hall . 28 May 2021
Fossil fuels

Newsletter: Shell's gotta do what now?

It's Friday, it's Memorial Day weekend, so we're going to keep this short and sweet.

By Julian Spector . 28 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Arizona passes rule for 100% carbon-free electricity but extends timeline

The state will now aim to reach carbon-free electricity by 2070, not 2050.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 27 May 2021
Wind

Biden administration seeks to pave the way for 4.6GW of offshore wind off California’s coast

A plan to offer leases by 2022 is only the first of many steps to enable West Coast floating wind turbine farms.

By Jeff St. John . 27 May 2021
Fossil fuels

The surprising truth about the oil and gas sector’s position on a carbon tax

The industry responsible for the bulk of greenhouse gas emissions is publicly in favor of a tax on carbon.

By Jason Deign . 26 May 2021
EV charging

EV charger installations in California are bogged down by local permitting

A six-year-old permitting law hasn’t unblocked installation delays — so state lawmakers are now considering mandates.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 24 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Biden administration takes aim at the financial risks of climate change

The executive order directs federal agencies to identify climate risks and set disclosure rules for private industry and finance.

By Jeff St. John . 21 May 2021
Clean energy

Arizona may resurrect efforts to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity

Arizona's failed clean electricity proposal could live to see another day.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 20 May 2021
Fossil fuels

Will the dying coal industry leave its mess for others to clean up?

Coal mining firms haven’t set aside enough money to cover their own cleanup costs, according to environmental groups.

By Jason Deign . 19 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Newsletter: Mind the gaps in Colorado's climate plan

Two camps of climate planners are squaring off over how to decarbonize Colorado.

By Julian Spector . 19 May 2021