New York
Geothermal
New York to build state’s first two utility-scale thermal networks
Pilot projects in Haverstraw and Buffalo will test whether utilities can deliver clean heat instead of fossil fuels, all while retaining jobs.
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Food and farms
This startup helps food carts switch loud, dirty generators for batteries
A battery-swapping experiment in NYC lets vendors access clean power without having to buy the systems or charge them. The approach promises big cost savings.By Ysabelle Kempe .
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Batteries
Will New York's 1GW storage contracts finally break the state's big battery impasse?
The state stepped in with a market-based contract in hopes of jump-starting the big battery construction that has so far proved elusive.By Julian Spector .
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Electric vehicles
A new fleet of electric school buses hits New York City streets
Bus operator First Student and utility Con Edison are advancing a $9 million pilot that offers a cleaner commute for students and a power boost to the urban grid.By Maria Gallucci .
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Batteries
A fight between Con Ed and developers is slowing NYC’s battery buildout
The utility says too many battery projects will overwhelm its grid and drive up costs. Battery developers say the utility is trying to protect its profits.By Jeff St. John .
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Nuclear
New York’s big new bet on nuclear energy
Gov. Hochul, a Democrat, diluted New York’s climate law this year amid struggles to build large-scale renewables. Now, she’s looking to nuclear power.By Alexander C. Kaufman .
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Clean energy
New York’s grid is struggling to handle the heat
Clean energy solutions like more rooftop solar would help, but the city needs to cut through the red tape first. -
Solar
Tesla ditches solar roof — and embraces regular solar panels
The product that was supposed to redefine both roofing and home solar never moved beyond expensive niche status. Does the new plan reflect lessons learned?By Dan McCarthy, Julian Spector .
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Batteries
Plug-in batteries kept NYC renters cool during record heat wave
A new program from startup Every Electric and utility Con Edison lets New Yorkers power their window ACs with home batteries to take stress off the grid.By Maria Gallucci .
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Hydropower
Could hydropower hamper NYC’s building decarbonization law?
New York City building owners can soon buy renewable energy credits to comply with Local Law 97. Climate groups want Mayor Mamdani to limit this practice. -
Electrification
In this Brooklyn warehouse, stoves are turned into batteries
Startup Electra is outfitting induction stoves with slender batteries that enable the electric appliances to be plugged into a standard outlet — and help the grid.By Maria Gallucci .
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