Northeast

Offshore wind

NJ has given up on offshore wind for now. Who’s to blame?

Trump’s executive order helped grind New Jersey’s efforts to a halt, but rising costs, a lame-duck governor, and a congressman’s vendetta may have sealed the deal.

By Clare Fieseler . 11 February 2025
EV charging

Massachusetts AG calls out utilities for lackluster EV charging plans

A 2022 law requires Eversource and National Grid to offer a lower, off-peak electric vehicle charging rate, but critics say the proposals won’t save customers money.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 February 2025
Clean industry

Oatly wants to kick its gas habit. Will other food and beverage firms follow?

Factories that make processed foods need lots of heat — and most burn gas to supply it. Companies like Oatly are grappling with how to decarbonize instead.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 January 2025
Offshore wind

'Scare tactics' and uncertainty: What Trump’s offshore wind order means

Trump pressed the pause button on offshore wind. Projects that have secured their permits may be unscathed, but those in earlier stages face a tough road.

By Clare Fieseler . 22 January 2025
Marine transport

Amogy raises $56M to commercialize ammonia for heavy-duty transit

The startup has now raised more than $270M to support its goal of decarbonizing tricky industries like shipping. So far, it has tested an ammonia-powered tugboat.

By Allison Prang . 15 January 2025
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How a Maryland county tried to sway a Delaware vote on offshore wind

The government of Worcester County, Maryland, spent thousands on a PR campaign to encourage voters in neighboring Delaware to join its opposition to a proposed offshore wind project.

By Nick Stonesifer and Karl Baker / Spotlight Delaware . 14 January 2025
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Maine governor proposes cabinet-level department focused on energy needs and goals

The department would lead on energy policy, security, procurement, and other matters that grow more critical as the state pursues its emissions goals.

By AnnMarie Hilton . 10 January 2025
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Legal snafu over canceled natural gas plant site ensnares Connecticut energy storage project

An Israeli firm wants to build batteries on a site once envisioned for a natural gas power plant, but the regulatory approvals are tangled up with a fossil fuel company that no longer exists.

By Lisa Prevost . 7 January 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Big buildings are a climate problem. These policies aim to fix that.

In New York City and St. Louis, innovative laws meant to curb emissions from buildings are kicking in this year. More states and cities will soon follow.

By Akielly Hu . 7 January 2025
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Physicians group warns against propping up biodiesel as part of Massachusetts’ clean heat transition

Biofuel backers say it could replace fuel oil in existing heating systems, but critics say the lower-carbon alternative still comes with plenty of air pollution and public health impacts compared to heat pumps.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 January 2025