Policy & regulation

Policy & regulation

Biden’s FERC nominee could pave the way for the administration's massive clean energy agenda

D.C. utility regulator Willie Phillips would give Dems the upper hand as the agency tackles transmission, pipelines and distributed energy policies.

By Jeff St. John . 10 September 2021
Policy & regulation

Illinois’ landmark 100% clean energy bill is headed toward passage

The sprawling bill would bail out nuclear, fund clean energy, boost workforce training — and allow the state’s largest coal plant to stay open through 2038.

By Jeff St. John . 10 September 2021
Transmission

Newsletter: New Orleans leaders put off building microgrids, and now the people are paying the price

Advocates tried for years to build local grid resilience.

By Julian Spector . 2 September 2021
Clean energy

Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments

Cheap renewables change the calculus around EVs and electric heating.

By Jeff St. John . 31 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
Fossil fuels

The dark side of California's emergency grid rescue plan: More dirty emissions from backup generators

Once again, disadvantaged communities bear the brunt when cleaner grid buildouts lag behind schedule.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 24 August 2021
Clean energy

Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up?

A new report from the World Resources Institute breaks down the best ways to incentivize smart procurement.

By Jeff St. John . 23 August 2021
Wind

California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

A new study highlights the myriad benefits of offshore wind — and the major infrastructure barriers to building it along the West Coast.

By Jeff St. John . 20 August 2021
Policy & regulation

Rep. Sean Casten on Hot FERC Summer and how to prepare the US grid for rapid decarbonization

Plus, tips on how to trick people into caring about federal energy regulation.

By David Roberts . 18 August 2021
Transmission

Infrastructure bill contains less transmission funding than advertised

The White House says the bill contains $65 billion for "power infrastructure," but only $2.5 billion is explicitly for new power lines.

By Jeff St. John . 17 August 2021

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Policy & regulation

Biden’s FERC nominee could pave the way for the administration's massive clean energy agenda

Illinois’ landmark 100% clean energy bill is headed toward passage

Newsletter: New Orleans leaders put off building microgrids, and now the people are paying the price

Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments

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

The dark side of California's emergency grid rescue plan: More dirty emissions from backup generators

Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up?

California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

Rep. Sean Casten on Hot FERC Summer and how to prepare the US grid for rapid decarbonization

Infrastructure bill contains less transmission funding than advertised