Policy & regulation

Solar

Florida Gov. DeSantis surprises with veto of solar net-metering bill

Rooftop solar in Florida gets a last-minute reprieve thanks to the Republican governor’s unexpected opposition to legislation penned by utility lobbyists.

By Jeff St. John . 28 April 2022
Policy & regulation

The US needs to build a bigger, stronger grid. FERC has a plan for that

A new federal proposal would task grid operators, states and utilities with planning a grid that can support clean energy over the long term — and fairly share the costs of building it.

By Jeff St. John . 25 April 2022
Solar

Will the Biden administration let one company kill US solar?

Auxin Solar's potentially devastating petition for more tariffs could upend the fast-growing sector and derail decarbonization efforts.

By Eric Wesoff . 25 April 2022
Transmission

The US has more clean energy projects planned than the grid can handle

Without major policy reforms and grid upgrades, much of the 1.4-terawatt queue of solar, wind and battery projects may never get built, two new reports find.

By Jeff St. John . 20 April 2022
Food and farms

Biofuels are accelerating the food crisis — and the climate crisis, too

It’s crazy to put more food in our fuel tanks when there’s a war on. Or when there isn’t.

By Michael Grunwald . 19 April 2022
Batteries

DOE backs US battery materials production with $107M loan

China dominates the global supply of graphite for batteries. DOE's first vehicle tech loan in a decade will help Syrah Technologies make it in Louisiana.

By Jeff St. John . 18 April 2022
Solar

Chart: Which nations get over 10% of their power from solar?

Hint: Not the U.S or China.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 15 April 2022
Policy & regulation

Maryland just passed one of the most aggressive climate laws in the US

The landmark legislation targets net-zero carbon by 2045 and takes decisive action on building decarbonization and environmental justice.

By Jeff St. John . 12 April 2022
Podcast

Top US securities regulator proposes a historic climate disclosure rule

How the SEC’s new rules could change corporate accountability in America.

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By Stephen Lacey . 7 April 2022
Carbon capture

Carbon removal now 'unavoidable' part of fighting climate change, UN says

Emissions cuts alone won't limit global warming to 1.5°C, IPCC report warns. But can carbon removal from land use and technology scale up in time?

By Jeff St. John . 5 April 2022