Northeast

Carbon-free buildings

Is New York backpedaling on its pledge to electrify new buildings?

The state’s all-electric building standard is set to take effect Dec. 31. Gov. Hochul is considering delaying its implementation after pushback from some lawmakers.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 November 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Massachusetts considers expanding effort to ban gas in new buildings

Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would allow 10 more cities and towns to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new construction through an existing pilot program.

By Sarah Shemkus . 11 November 2025
Policy & regulation

NYC’s next mayor Zohran Mamdani has a big climate policy to-do list

The mayor-elect did not talk a lot about climate change on the campaign trail. But the city has major electrification plans that he can help accelerate.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 6 November 2025
Offshore wind

In a boost for offshore wind, New Jersey elects Mikie Sherrill

The pro-renewables Democrat won the gubernatorial race against a rival who vowed to ban turbine construction off the state’s coast.

By Clare Fieseler . 5 November 2025
Clean industry

Boston’s century-old steam heat system is getting a low-carbon makeover

Boston and Cambridge’s decades-old district energy system is being retooled to shift away from gas and toward heat pumps and electric boilers.

By Jeff St. John . 5 November 2025
Sponsored

States can build flexible, affordable, and clean energy even with federal headwinds

With federal support for clean energy uncertain, states are charting their own path forward. Advanced Energy United’s new playbook offers lawmakers practical tools to build flexible, affordable, and resilient energy systems that meet rising demand.

By Canary Creative . 3 November 2025
Politics

The key elections to watch for energy and climate

Rising power bills, offshore wind, and data centers are all hot topics in these elections happening next week.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 31 October 2025
Heat pumps

Massachusetts heat-pump owners are about to get cheaper electricity

The state’s innovative winter heat-pump rates go into effect this weekend and should make the tech more accessible. Deeper discounts could come next year.

By Sarah Shemkus . 30 October 2025
Clean energy

Connecticut and Maine team up to fast-track renewables

The two states will jointly consider clean-energy projects, a model that could help more installations qualify for federal incentives before they expire.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 October 2025
Emissions reduction

Judge orders New York to follow through on its climate law

The law required a state agency to issue major regulations more than a year and a half ago, and it had no excuse not to, the court found.

By Colin Kinniburgh . 29 October 2025