Policy & regulation

Politics

The key elections to watch for energy and climate

Rising power bills, offshore wind, and data centers are all hot topics in these elections happening next week.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 31 October 2025
Policy & regulation

Virginia legislators have a new road map for reining in electric bills

Containing rising power rates is easier said than done for candidates campaigning on the issue. A recent study details how to do it once they’re elected.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 31 October 2025
Heat pumps

Massachusetts heat-pump owners are about to get cheaper electricity

The state’s innovative winter heat-pump rates go into effect this weekend and should make the tech more accessible. Deeper discounts could come next year.

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 October 2025
Clean energy

Connecticut and Maine team up to fast-track renewables

The two states will jointly consider clean-energy projects, a model that could help more installations qualify for federal incentives before they expire.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 October 2025
Emissions reduction

Judge orders New York to follow through on its climate law

The law required a state agency to issue major regulations more than a year and a half ago, and it had no excuse not to, the court found.

By Colin Kinniburgh . 29 October 2025
Hydrogen

China moves to supercharge green hydrogen as US pulls back

The country's new policy is likely to boost the production of green hydrogen, which the country aims to use to decarbonize airplanes, ships, and heavy industry.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 28 October 2025
Utilities

Why utility regulators need to do more than call ‘balls and strikes’

Marissa Gillett, pioneering former head of Connecticut’s utility commission, talks about how regulators need to step up amid rising costs and climate concerns.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 October 2025
Utilities

North Carolina mulls how to manage power demand from data centers

Load flexibility was a big topic at a recent state gathering of policymakers, industry, and advocates. But questions remain about how to best put it into practice.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 23 October 2025
Marine transport

Can cargo shipping stay the course toward cleaner fuels?

Clean-fuel producers and shipowners are in limbo after the International Maritime Organization delayed a decision on a landmark climate rule amid U.S. opposition.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 October 2025
Batteries

California has a new law to prevent big grid battery fires

The state enhanced battery safety rules in response to the Moss Landing fire. The industry is on board, hoping better standards will reassure the public.

By Julian Spector . 20 October 2025