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A hidden challenge for Minneapolis climate goals: shoddy insulation

In the country’s coldest large city, an analysis reveals that about two-thirds of homes listed for sale since 2020 had inadequate insulation. Addressing the problem is key to reducing emissions and preparing for heat pumps.

By Frank Jossi . 3 February 2023
Nuclear

Small modular nuclear reactors: The race is on to actually build them

GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy just signed a landmark contract to construct a small reactor. NuScale and Holtec also aim to deploy small light-water reactors by 2030.

By Eric Wesoff . 3 February 2023
Fossil fuels

Clean energy is cheaper than coal across the whole US, study finds

Almost every coal-fired power plant in the country could be cost-effectively replaced by local solar or wind and batteries, according to a groundbreaking new analysis.

By Jeff St. John . 31 January 2023
Red states threaten cross-country EV charger network

31 January 2023
Midwest Energy News

Minnesota court upholds clean car rulemaking

By Andy Balaskovitz . 31 January 2023
Hydrogen

This utility is blending hydrogen into fossil gas. Can it scale?

Some households in Minnesota have been using a gas blend with 5% hydrogen to cook and heat their homes. Results have been positive so far.

By Frank Jossi . 31 January 2023
Liquefied natural gas

Can an economic giant clean up natural gas — and then swap in hydrogen?

Special report: South Korea, a top importer of U.S. natural gas, wants to curb its carbon emissions and ultimately shift to cleaner energy. Will its bid work?

By Jeffrey Ball . 31 January 2023
Midwest Energy News

Does Minnesota’s 100% bill do enough for environmental justice?

By Andy Balaskovitz . 30 January 2023
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Report: Duke Energy’s N.C. coal plants more expensive to run than building new solar farms

The analysis by the clean energy policy firm Energy Innovation concludes that Duke Energy could save customers money by swiftly shutting down its coal plants and replacing them with a mix of solar and energy storage.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 30 January 2023
Liquefied natural gas

Inside the high-dollar race to sell natural gas as low-carbon

Special report: Rival U.S. firms lob differing, and debatable, climate claims as they market “green” liquefied natural gas, or LNG, to a warming world.

By Jeffrey Ball . 30 January 2023