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Cans to car parts: Inside the complex, crucial world of aluminum recycling

Recycling aluminum involves a vast supply chain, from trash pickers to factories that melt scrap. It’s also crucial to slashing the metal’s carbon emissions.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 September 2024
ENN

In net metering case, New Hampshire regulators focus on costs while ignoring benefits, advocates say

An agreement among utilities, generators, and clean energy advocates didn’t quell skeptical questioning by state utility regulators, who are focused heavily on whether there is a cost burden for other ratepayers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 September 2024
ENN

No longer a niche, Passive House standards becoming a solution for highly efficient affordable housing

Developers say material costs are coming down, but building highly efficient housing still requires a shift in mindset to long-term benefits.

By Audrey Henderson . 4 September 2024
ENN

Maine faces lawsuit for failing to adopt EV mandates, the latest state-level climate court case

Experts say a narrow focus on specific state laws and emissions sectors shows promise as a tactic in climate litigation, with wins for plaintiffs in comparable cases in Hawaii, Montana and Massachusetts.

By Annie Ropeik . 28 August 2024
ENN

Commentary: As heat puts pressure on the grid, Maryland is latest state to take action

As climate disasters and extreme weather events become more frequent, ensuring reliable and affordable access to electricity for all communities has never been more urgent.

By Larry Glover . 12 August 2024
ENN

Can Maine meet its climate targets and keep expanding highways?

State officials want to pair a proposed toll road outside Portland with other projects meant to reduce driving, but advocates and experts say a bigger shift in thinking is needed if the state intends to achieve its goals for reducing transportation emissions.

By Annie Ropeik . 7 August 2024
ENN

Critics, studies cast doubt on Maine's claims of climate benefits from highway expansion

The state says a proposed bypass outside Portland will reduce emissions by alleviating gridlock. Advocates say this claim has been frequently disproven by the outcomes of similar projects elsewhere.

By Annie Ropeik . 30 July 2024
ENN

Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program

Proposed adjustments to the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target program encourage solar on buildings and parking lots, and improve access for low-income residents.

By Sarah Shemkus . 25 July 2024
ENN

New Hampshire law provides new solar incentives for cities, drops ineffective consumer rebate program

Officials say they eventually hope to develop new incentives for consumers, acknowledging that the now-defunct rebate scheme wasn’t working.

By Sarah Shemkus . 23 July 2024
ENN

Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists

Coastal residents concerned for both climate change and ecological preservation are conflicted over the planned location of a facility that advocates say will help launch Maine's offshore wind industry.

By Annie Ropeik . 14 July 2024

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Cans to car parts: Inside the complex, crucial world of aluminum recycling

In net metering case, New Hampshire regulators focus on costs while ignoring benefits, advocates say

No longer a niche, Passive House standards becoming a solution for highly efficient affordable housing

Maine faces lawsuit for failing to adopt EV mandates, the latest state-level climate court case

Commentary: As heat puts pressure on the grid, Maryland is latest state to take action

Can Maine meet its climate targets and keep expanding highways?

Critics, studies cast doubt on Maine's claims of climate benefits from highway expansion

Massachusetts aims to ‘adapt with the times’ with updates to solar incentive program

New Hampshire law provides new solar incentives for cities, drops ineffective consumer rebate program

Offshore wind port siting raises new conflicts for coastal Mainers, environmental activists