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Pennsylvania taps federal program to help expand, promote alternative fuels

A federal transportation program is helping Pennsylvania prepare hundreds of miles of highway corridors for a future that’s less reliant on gasoline.

By Marie Cusick . 12 September 2019
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New England aims to ensure electric vehicle rebates aren’t just for wealthy

Access and equity are becoming part of the conversation around electric vehicle incentives in the Northeast.

By Shay Totten . 11 September 2019
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Connecticut, Rhode Island vie for roles in emerging offshore wind industry

While each state wants to be the hub offshore wind, experts say there should be plenty of opportunity for both to succeed.

By Lisa Prevost . 11 September 2019
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Offshore wind delays highlight increasing challenge to Massachusetts' climate goals

One of America's leading carbon cutters faces a series of hurdles that threaten to undermine its ability to slash emissions further.

By ClimateWire . 10 September 2019
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Cap and trade for transportation must consider environmental justice, advocates say

As details emerge a program to curb transportation emissions in the Northeast, advocates want disadvantaged communities involved in the process.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 September 2019
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Massachusetts advocates share plan to expand solar for low-income residents

A state solar incentive program hasn’t done enough to spur development in disadvantaged communities, critics say.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 August 2019
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Massachusetts bill aims to reduce traffic congestion, but will it help climate?

Climate groups say the transportation bill contains steps in the right direction but falls short of transformational.

By Sarah Shemkus . 16 August 2019
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Virginia looks to New York green bank for possible clean energy financing

Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration is exploring a possible alliance with the New York Green Bank to finance projects.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 15 August 2019
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Massachusetts looks to follow California with solar mandate for new homes

A pair of bills would require solar panels on new buildings but include exemptions for shaded or nonviable properties.

By Sarah Shemkus . 7 August 2019
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Pennsylvania promotes playbook for redeveloping former coal plant sites

State officials used a federal grant to draw up plans that lay out redevelopment options for retired coal plants.

By Marie Cusick . 7 August 2019