Policy & regulation

Clean energy

Colorado’s rural electric co-ops are determined to build clean energy

The federal government promised to pay for upgrades to keep utility rates down. As Trump casts uncertainty over funding, what happens now?

By Keaton Peters . 8 May 2025
Transmission

How fast-tracking fossil gas could snarl the Midwest grid

MISO’s plan to let gas plants cut the interconnection line is unfair, costly, and counter to grid reliability goals, former federal regulators and advocates say.

By Jeff St. John . 6 May 2025
Utilities

Neighboring states’ nuclear debacles loom over North Carolina bill

Legislation is advancing that would let Duke Energy collect money from customers for power plants not yet completed. Conservative groups say that’s a bad idea.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 May 2025
Wind

States are suing to block Trump’s wind ban. NJ’s AG explains why.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin told Canary Media Trump’s anti-wind order is "flagrantly illegal." He and 17 other AGs are fighting it in court.

By Clare Fieseler . 6 May 2025
Electric vehicles

As clean vehicle rules face repeal, advocates urge states to stay strong

Republicans are gunning for California’s widely adopted vehicle emissions rules, jeopardizing EV progress in several states.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 2 May 2025
Transportation

Massachusetts should uphold the state’s clean car rules, advocates say

Gov. Maura Healey’s administration has already delayed plans for ramping up zero-emissions medium- and heavy-duty truck sales.

By Sarah Shemkus . 1 May 2025
Clean energy

North Carolina factories and mills cool on clean energy transition

A bill that would unravel North Carolina’s 2021 landmark climate law has won praise from major industrial groups, some of which previously welcomed more clean energy.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 April 2025
Solar

Community solar is winning over Republican lawmakers around the US

In Georgia, Iowa, Missouri, and Ohio, GOP legislators have sponsored bills to spur community solar, which allows more people to access cheap, clean power.

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 April 2025
Clean energy

Connecticut bill aims to cut electric costs, but may stifle clean energy

The legislation would scale back incentives for residential solar and allow a nuclear power plant to benefit from renewable energy programs, among other changes.

By Sarah Shemkus . 28 April 2025
Solar

Minnesota bill could 'all but stop' rural small-scale solar installs

The legislation, which has enthusiastic support from rural electric cooperatives, would slash bill credits for future solar customers in much of the state.

By Brian Martucci . 25 April 2025