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Whither biomass? Michigan wood-fired power plants face uncertain future

Without policy support, plant operators in Michigan say they can’t compete with wind, solar and natural gas.

By Andy Balaskovitz . 12 November 2019
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Massachusetts solar jobs growing again, but not as quickly as national average

Solar advocates blame policy uncertainty for recent declines and say the industry still faces headwinds in the state.

By Sarah Shemkus . 11 March 2020
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Wisconsin biogas gas producer sees potential in thermal renewable credits

Verified thermal energy credits could do for methane capture what renewable energy credits did for wind and solar power.

By Frank Jossi . 21 April 2020
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Clean energy can drive the coronavirus recovery, Massachusetts advocates say

Activists and businesses are making the case to make solar, offshore wind, and electric transportation a priority.

By Sarah Shemkus . 23 April 2020
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Study: Batteries could bolster renewables in Iowa, but likely not without help

An assessment of the potential of storage in the state, a leader in wind energy, also identified barriers to its expansion.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 11 January 2021
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New electricity project in Washington takes a twist on hydropower

An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups.

By John Stang . 10 November 2021
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Massachusetts program pairs equity, clean transit

Plus: Rhode Island’s governor seeks more offshore wind, Pittsburgh leaders look to diversify clean energy workforce

By Bridget Reed Morawski . 21 March 2022
Clean energy

Gutting clean energy incentives would drive up electric bills

Rising energy costs are a problem in the U.S. Ending Inflation Reduction Act tax credits and ramping up fossil fuels would make it even worse.

By Jeff St. John . 20 March 2025
Clean energy

Chart: These states get more power from clean energy than coal

Wind and solar beats out the polluting fossil fuel in 28 states, from Arizona to Washington, bringing cheaper, cleaner electricity to communities.

By Dan McCarthy . 21 March 2025
Policy & regulation

What Trump’s tariffs mean for the energy transition

Wind, solar, EVs, data centers, and even fossil fuels are likely to struggle if the new levies hold.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 4 April 2025