Northeast

Clean energy

How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart

Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.

By Sarah Shemkus . 5 March 2026
Energy efficiency

Massachusetts energy bill would make big cuts to energy efficiency

Advocates say the energy affordability measure is strong but for a proposed $1 billion reduction to efficiency programs that would undermine the sector without lowering bills.

By Sarah Shemkus . 27 February 2026
Green steel

Green steelmaker Boston Metal to cut jobs following equipment failure

The startup’s critical metals business missed a key milestone due to an incident at its Brazil plant, leading it to lose financing and lay off 71 U.S. employees.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 February 2026
Batteries

Can a big battery help Boston save billions on the power grid? Maybe.

Grid operators don’t readily let batteries stand in for costly transmission upgrades, but this massive Massachusetts project could spur them to reconsider.

By Jeff St. John . 23 February 2026
Policy & regulation

Where’s New York on climate goals? Falling behind.

While other states expand decarbonization efforts amid federal opposition, New York is falling back on natural gas and may pause its climate goals altogether.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 20 February 2026
Energy storage

New England’s biggest grid battery is up and running in Maine

The region has little to show for its big storage goals, but the new 175-MW project will help close that gap — and provide a needed boost in electricity capacity.

By Julian Spector . 18 February 2026
Climate crisis

States push climate superfund bills despite Trump’s opposition

The legislation would make oil and gas firms pay for climate damages from burning their products. Trump has referred to such laws as “extortion.”

By Sarah Shemkus . 17 February 2026
Offshore wind

Offshore wind showed up big during the East Coast’s brutal cold

America’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms performed as well as gas power plants and better than coal in January — including during Winter Storm Fern.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 February 2026
Batteries

NineDot Energy raises big money for small batteries in New York City

New York needs more reliable power, fast. NineDot’s $431 million in new financing will help solve that problem with batteries scattered across the city.

By Jeff St. John . 11 February 2026
Fossil fuels

What’s driving up Maine’s energy bills? Natural gas.

A new report finds more renewable energy could help make electricity more affordable, despite efforts to scapegoat clean power for rising costs.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 February 2026