Policy & regulation

Emissions reduction

N.C. governor vetoes bill that would have delayed clean energy goal

The bill would have eliminated a 2030 emissions-reduction target for Duke Energy — and caused the utility to build less generation, just as power demand is rising.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 2 July 2025
Utilities

Dominion Energy’s latest plan sidesteps Virginia’s 2045 clean power goal

The utility’s latest long-range resource plan stops at 2039 without addressing how it will meet the state’s 2045 deadline for achieving 100% carbon-free electricity.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 1 July 2025
Clean energy

New Senate GOP bill would kill clean power and spike energy costs

Under pressure from Trump, Senate Republicans unveiled legislation so restrictive that even Elon Musk and the Chamber of Commerce’s policy chief oppose it.

By Jeff St. John . 30 June 2025
Offshore wind

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Called “traitors” at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishermen are also working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

By Clare Fieseler . 30 June 2025
Solar

Massachusetts solar incentives bolster industry facing federal cuts

State officials unveiled a new iteration of the SMART solar incentives, which could help the state’s solar businesses survive the repeal of federal tax credits.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 June 2025
Fossil fuels

New Yorkers to stop paying for other people’s gas hookups under new bill

For decades, utility customers in the state paid the costs of connecting new buildings to nearby gas lines. Legislators just passed a bill to end the practice.

By Alison F. Takemura . 25 June 2025
Electrification

Colorado landscapers are discovering the perks of electric lawn equipment

State regulations limiting gas-powered lawn equipment for public properties went into effect this month. Users are warming up to the cleaner, quieter tools.

By Alison F. Takemura . 23 June 2025
Solar

Minnesota community solar makes it past bipartisan attempt to end program

Lawmakers ditched language in the state energy bill that would have repealed its successful Community Solar Garden program after supporters rallied to save it.

By Alison F. Takemura . 23 June 2025
Policy & regulation

Clean energy winners and losers in the Senate’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Batteries, geothermal, and hydropower got a surprising boost, but rebates for efficient appliances and rooftop solar appear dead.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 20 June 2025
Solar

Chart: Rooftop solar could tank if GOP repeals key tax credit

Congressional Republicans are poised to eliminate a tax credit that makes rooftop solar cheaper for homeowners, the latest in a string of blows to the sector.

By Dan McCarthy . 20 June 2025