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Climatetech finance

The cleantech companies that didn’t make it through 2024

From carbon removal startups to solar icons, the climate world saw a number of corporate flameouts this year. Here are some takeaways and lessons learned.

By Eric Wesoff . 12 December 2024
Electrification

New York opens up competition to develop heat pumps for big buildings

The $10 million contest is meant to spur heat pump tech that can easily replace the packaged terminal air conditioners found in apartments statewide.

By Akielly Hu . 12 December 2024
ENN

Commentary: To keep the lights on, the Midwest needs an 'all of the above' power grid

New transmission line development and construction can take many years. To address immediate needs, there are other solutions that can improve capacity in the near term.

By Carrie Zalewski . 12 December 2024
Northeast Energy News

New Jersey, New York could make fossil fuel companies pay for climate impacts

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 December 2024
Southeast Energy News

Virginia’s solar conundrum: Clean energy or open space

By Mason Adams . 12 December 2024
Midwest Energy News

Michigan lawmakers back copper mine over environmental concerns

By Andy Balaskovitz . 12 December 2024
USPS EV deliveries way behind schedule

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 12 December 2024
Western Energy News

Seattle, advocates sue to overturn Washington pro-gas initiative

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 12 December 2024
Batteries

Chart: Lithium-ion battery prices fall yet again

Batteries got 20% cheaper this year, a continuation of the steady cost declines that have enabled battery adoption to take off in recent years.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 December 2024
Utilities

How to make EVs get along with the grid

Electric vehicles could overwhelm local grids. Managed charging offers a solution, and utilities are eager to get their EV-driving customers signed up.

By Jeff St. John . 13 December 2024