Policy & regulation

Clean industry

Europe’s world-first carbon tariff is coming. Here’s what to know.

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is part of a broader effort to decarbonize heavy industries in Europe and globally. It takes full effect Jan. 1.

By Maria Gallucci . 10 December 2025
Clean energy

New York’s public utility approves plan to build 5.5GW of renewables

The move nearly doubles NYPA’s initial renewables goal but still scales back from summer targets. The agency blames Trump’s tax-credit cuts and grid challenges.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 9 December 2025
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Policy & regulation

Delayed heating assistance kicks off a winter of energy challenges

Federal LIHEAP funding, held up by the government shutdown, has become even more critical as winter heating prices are forecast to spike.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 5 December 2025
Clean energy

Georgia hashes out plan to let data centers build their own clean energy

The long-sought program could ease cost and climate risks — especially if it lets renewable energy secured by tech giants avert a big buildout of gas plants.

By Jeff St. John . 5 December 2025
Utilities

After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next?

Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 3 December 2025
Utilities

Colorado mandates ambitious emissions cuts for its gas utilities

Resisting industry pressure, regulators ordered a 41% emissions reduction by 2035 — a move that supports Colorado’s climate goals and could guide other states.

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 December 2025
Utilities

FirstEnergy seeks looser reliability rules as outages grow more common

The firm wants regulators to let its three Ohio utilities take longer to restore power. Advocates say it’s unfair, as customers already pay to strengthen the grid.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 2 December 2025
Electrification

Hundreds of low-income Illinois families are going electric — for free

As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.

By Kari Lydersen . 1 December 2025
Electric vehicles

Chicago-area mayors push ahead on EVs despite federal pullback

Trump funding cuts scrambled the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' plans to deploy chargers, but the group is redoubling other efforts to boost EV adoption.

By Kari Lydersen . 24 November 2025