Northeast

Clean energy

New York’s public utility approves plan to build 5.5GW of renewables

The move nearly doubles NYPA’s initial renewables goal but still scales back from summer targets. The agency blames Trump’s tax-credit cuts and grid challenges.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 9 December 2025
Geothermal

Cornell’s deep-down and rocky quest to unlock geothermal for New York

The university is drilling for geothermal energy to directly warm its campus upstate. The system could curb emissions without straining the grid.

By Maria Gallucci . 9 December 2025
Clean energy

New Jersey’s latest plan for 100% clean power comes at a tricky time

The state’s vision for a cleaner grid has support from voters — but faces serious challenges due to federal headwinds and turmoil in the PJM energy market.

By Rambo Talabong . 9 December 2025
Geothermal

A major networked geothermal project gets underway in Connecticut

The project will provide clean heating and cooling for New Haven’s train station and nearby public housing. It could be a test case for similar efforts statewide.

By Sarah Shemkus . 8 December 2025
Utilities

First utility-owned geothermal network to double in size with DOE funds

The $8.6 million grant for Eversource’s pioneering project in Framingham, Massachusetts, is a rare win for renewable energy under the Trump administration.

By Phil McKenna . 5 December 2025
Solar

Connecticut’s pioneering model for publicly owned, small-scale solar

The Connecticut Green Bank goes beyond grants and loans to directly develop solar for towns and schools — a model other states could follow as energy costs rise.

By Jeff St. John . 26 November 2025
Offshore wind

Feel the cold? Offshore wind alleviates grid woes in winter, study says.

A sector despised by President Trump can boost grid reliability on the East Coast when people crank up the heat and gas plants are tested by extreme weather.

By Clare Fieseler . 24 November 2025
Heat pumps

New England kicks off $450M plan to supercharge heat pump adoption

The program aims to use federal funds awarded under the Biden administration to deploy more than 500,000 heat pumps in the chilly region over the next few years.

By Sarah Shemkus . 21 November 2025
Carbon-free buildings

New York pauses its landmark gas ban in new buildings

The state will delay enforcement until a legal dispute is settled, the latest in a string of moves from Gov. Hochul to “govern in reality” around energy.

By Alison F. Takemura . 14 November 2025
Policy & regulation

Massachusetts bill would undo climate goals and cut efficiency spending

The Democratic lawmaker behind the proposal says it will make energy more affordable, but opponents say it would harm the environment and consumers.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 November 2025