Northeast

Clean industry

States are moving forward with Buy Clean policies despite Trump reversal

New York, Washington, and other states are forming coalitions to cut carbon emissions from building materials even as the federal government bows out.

By Maria Gallucci . 20 February 2025
Clean energy

Housing developers will have a new green financing tool in New Hampshire

State lawmakers started the 2025 session with a rare bipartisan win, passing legislation to establish C-PACE loans.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2025
Geothermal

Networked geothermal advocates optimistic despite Massachusetts setback

Thermal energy networks are catching on in the state and around the country as a way to transition off gas and lower energy costs.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 February 2025
Utilities

Colorado and Connecticut lowered utility bills by reining in lobbying

A handful of other states have introduced similar legislation with the aim of saving ratepayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.

By Akielly Hu . 13 February 2025
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
ENN

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