Policy & regulation

Electric vehicles

NYC may ban e-bikes in public housing following a spate of fires

Critics say the move could jeopardize the livelihoods of delivery workers and are pushing to make charging safer, easier and more affordable.

By Maria Gallucci . 1 September 2022
Solar

Climate law incentives prompt First Solar to build another US factory

The U.S. currently produces 11 gigawatts of solar modules each year. By 2025, First Solar will be making 10 gigawatts all by itself.

By Julian Spector . 30 August 2022
Guides and how-tos

Could you get home energy and EV incentives under the climate law?

Find out which tax credits and upfront discounts you can earn for heat pumps, solar, electric vehicles and more — and how much money they could save you.

By Alison F. Takemura . 30 August 2022
Fossil fuels

EPA should crack down on fossil-fueled heating, climate groups argue

A coalition of activists is petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to phase out furnaces and water heaters that burn gas and oil.

By Emily Pontecorvo . 26 August 2022
Clean energy

Chart: How much will solar and wind grow under the new climate law?

The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to drive up installations of onshore wind and utility-scale solar — a boon after a particularly rocky six months for renewables in the U.S.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 26 August 2022
Electrification

How much money can you save under the new climate law?

Rewiring America CEO Ari Matusiak breaks down the discounts, credits and incentives available to homeowners in the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Maria Virginia Olano, Julia Pyper . 25 August 2022
Climatetech finance

How a new national green bank could steer $27B to clean energy projects

The Inflation Reduction Act's seed funding could spur 10× as much in private-sector lending for community solar, efficiency and more in underserved neighborhoods.

By Jeff St. John . 24 August 2022
EV charging

New California rule will cut costs of home EV charging

A long-awaited policy change eliminates the need for a second meter to measure EV electricity use. That opens up options for better rates and vehicle-to-everything charging.

By Jeff St. John . 22 August 2022
Emissions reduction

Chart: Which sectors will drive biggest emission cuts under climate bill?

The Inflation Reduction Act is expected to spur big greenhouse gas reductions in transportation, electricity, industry and more. See a sector-by-sector breakdown.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 19 August 2022
Electric vehicles

Buckle up: Climate law to turbocharge sales of electric trucks and buses

The Inflation Reduction Act's tax credits, grants and loans could accelerate commercial EV adoption and boost U.S. manufacturing.

By Jeff St. John . 17 August 2022