Policy & regulation

Solar

New Biden program will bring solar to low-income families

The administration plans to build a digital platform to connect low-income households with community-solar projects that can save them money on their electric bills.

By Alison F. Takemura . 29 July 2022
Politics

Clean energy would get big boost from new climate bill. Just how big?

Sens. Schumer and Manchin reach breakthrough deal that offers $370 billion for renewables, EVs, environmental justice and more. Here's how the money would be spent.

By Jeff St. John . 28 July 2022
Solar

China owns the solar supply chain, jeopardizing the energy transition

A new International Energy Agency report traces how China came to dominate the global solar supply chain — and how that puts the rest of the world at risk.

By Shel Evergreen . 25 July 2022
Podcast

Are Biden’s climate ambitions in Congress dead?

After 18 months of negotiations, one Democratic senator may have finally crushed Biden’s legislative agenda for good.

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By Stephen Lacey . 19 July 2022
Clean energy

Clean-energy workers demand assurances on abortion care benefits

Most cleantech and renewables firms have avoided public statements on the rollback of abortion rights. Now employees are asking them to clarify their stances.

By Julian Spector . 19 July 2022
Solar

Delaware will give free solar panels to low-income residents

The new pilot program will also cover 70 percent of rooftop solar costs for moderate-income participants.

By Alison F. Takemura . 19 July 2022
Marine transport

Cargo ships are notoriously dirty. A new bill aims to clean them up

The Clean Shipping Act, proposed this week in Congress, would curb CO₂ pollution from shipping and accelerate the adoption of nascent technologies.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 July 2022
Guest essay

5 things to know about the Supreme Court’s recent climate ruling

The West Virginia v. EPA decision still allows the EPA to regulate CO₂ from power plants, but the process will be slow — and it won’t happen without a fight.

By Jack Lienke . 11 July 2022
Guest essay

The US lags on EV battery recycling. Can California lead the way?

The state advisory group's recommendations for lithium-ion battery recycling could kick-start U.S. efforts to align with international standards.

By Emily Burlinghaus . 5 July 2022
Climate crisis

Chart: Most voters support EPA limiting CO2 pollution from power plants

A hefty majority of likely voters dissent from the Supreme Court’s latest ruling on climate action.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 1 July 2022