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As climate focus shifts to states, East Coast partnership offers model for multi-state collaboration

After 20 years, the 11-state Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative “has weathered the political winds” and is conducting a program review that includes finding ways to expand participation.

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 December 2024
Politics

Republicans sweep key utility regulator races in Arizona and Louisiana

Public utility commissions hold significant sway over state energy systems. Clean energy advocates failed to break through in elections this year.

By Julian Spector . 7 November 2024
Utilities

Regulators OK Duke Energy's gas-plant buildout despite N.C. climate law

The utility is supposed to cut greenhouse gas emissions 70% by 2030, but North Carolina's utility commission has approved its plan to build new fossil-gas power plants.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 6 November 2024
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Home rooftop solar dips in N.C. after Duke Energy reduces payments, but many installers unfazed

New household solar connections in Duke’s territory were on pace to drop about 40% compared to 2023, but a rebate for pairing batteries with solar systems has helped maintain a steady market for established installers.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 5 November 2024
Batteries

Moment Energy plans to mass-produce grid storage from used EV batteries

The Canadian startup repackages electric-vehicle batteries for commercial customers. Now it’s got $20 million from the DOE to build its first gigafactory in Texas.

By Julian Spector . 5 November 2024
Clean energy manufacturing

How is clean energy manufacturing playing out in swing states?

New factories are already revitalizing parts of Georgia, Michigan, and Pennsylvania, but the benefits of this onshoring will take years to fully materialize.

By Julian Spector . 4 November 2024
Solar

How solar microgrids are bringing power (and quiet) to North Carolina

In areas hit by Hurricane Helene, the nonprofit Footprint Project is replacing noisy and polluting generators with solar panels and batteries.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 28 October 2024
Politics

Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races

Ten states elect their public utility commissions, which make big decisions about energy. This November, the stakes are high, especially in Arizona and Louisiana.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2024
Transmission

Biden admin awards $2B in new grid resilience grants

The third round of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law grants target the hurricane-ravaged Southeast U.S. as well as nationwide projects to bolster the grid.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2024
Distributed energy resources

Hurricane Helene underscores need for more solar-battery microgrids

Distributed solar and batteries are helping North Carolina communities that were cut off from grid power by flooding. Should utilities build them into resilience plans?

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2024