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Commentary: Washington can lead the transition to cleaner transportation

The Clean Fuel Standard offers enormous benefits for the state’s economy, its workers, and public wellbeing, writes John Dannan.

By John Dannan . 15 April 2021
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Fight over natural gas ban roils Nevada

A fight over the future of natural gas is simmering in Nevada, highlighting questions about equity and energy costs that could cloud efforts to decarbonize the buildings sector.

By Miranda Willson . 24 March 2021
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California looks to electric vehicles for grid stability

California energy regulators are eyeing the power stored in electric vehicles as they hunt for ways to avoid blackouts caused by extreme weather.

By Anne C. Mulkern . 23 March 2021
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Coal-rich Wyoming eyes net-zero emissions. Is that possible?

"I challenge you to join me in making Wyoming net-negative in CO2 emissions," Gov. Mark Gordon told lawmakers in Cheyenne this month.

By Heather Richards . 15 March 2021
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Energy companies have left Colorado with billions of dollars in oil and gas cleanup

As the state tries to reform its relationship to drilling, an expensive task awaits: plugging nearly 60,000 oil and gas wells.

By Nick Bowlin . 12 March 2021
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Commentary: Yes, our electricity grid can support an electric vehicle future

Electric vehicles do not pose a threat to our electricity supply, writes Charlie Michel. In fact, if managed strategically, electric vehicles can make our grid more robust and resilient.

By Charlie Michel . 10 March 2021
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Santa Monica deters gas vehicles by 'pricing the curb'

Clean vehicles will soon get priority curb access, marking a first-in-the-nation effort to disfavor conventional trucks and cars.

By ClimateWire . 1 March 2021
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Will California’s desert be transformed into Lithium Valley?

On the edge of the Salton Sea, state officials and investors are seeking to turn brine into ‘white gold’ that can power electric cars. But will this help solve the Imperial Valley’s troubles — or add to them?

By CalMatters . 26 February 2021
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Online portal aims to be clearinghouse for community solar subscriptions

Massachusetts-based EnergySage announced the soft launch of its community solar marketplace earlier this month.

By Sarah Shemkus . 20 January 2021
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Midwest group works to fill alternative fuel station gaps along Interstate 94

The federally funded Michigan-to-Montana Alternative Fuel Corridor has coordinated electric vehicle charging and compressed natural gas fueling stations along the corridor.

By Katie Pyzyk . 4 January 2021