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Major Midwest transmission line gets a big but uncertain federal boost

The Grain Belt Express could deliver cheap, clean power across the midwest. A $4.9B federal loan will help it get built — if Trump doesn’t block the funding.

By Jeff St. John . 3 December 2024
Batteries

Duke Energy to knock down coal plant and build its biggest battery yet

Large grid batteries are finally coming to North Carolina, the nation’s fourth largest solar power producer.

By Julian Spector . 3 December 2024
ENN

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
Northeast Energy News

For 20 years, RGGI has ‘weathered the political winds’

By Sarah Shemkus . 3 December 2024
Midwest Energy News

A big question mark for the Grain Belt Express transmission line

By Andy Balaskovitz . 3 December 2024
GOP divided on fate of Energy Department loan program

By Ken Paulman . 3 December 2024
Western Energy News

Wyoming, Montana accuse investment firms of colluding to crush coal

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 3 December 2024
Energy efficiency

These high-tech windows fight climate change – and will save you money

LuxWall makes vacuum-sealed glass in a factory it opened this summer. Now it’s ramping up production after landing a federal grant and $51 million in new funding.

By Julian Spector . 4 December 2024
ENN

Duke Energy data access rules poised to help North Carolina communities meet climate goals

After a decade of urging by clean energy advocates and cities, Duke Energy proposes to allow customers more access to their data, including aggregated info to help assess trends or baselines in large buildings or neighborhoods.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 4 December 2024
Carbon removal

Heirloom raises $150M for its limestone-based carbon removal tech

The startup opened the first direct air capture facility in the U.S. last year. The funding will help it build more plants capable of removing higher volumes of CO2.

By Allison Prang . 4 December 2024