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Carbon capture

Can we fight climate change by sinking carbon into the sea?

Two Israeli companies are betting that by trapping biomass deep underwater, they can keep gigatons of CO2 out of the atmosphere.

By Alison F. Takemura . 11 May 2023
Utilities

Octopus Energy is bringing clean, distributed energy to the masses

The clean-energy retailer is both serving and disrupting the utility sector — selling software, renewable power, smart home energy devices and more.

By Julian Spector . 10 May 2023
Podcast

The great Bitcoin energy debate

Proponents say Bitcoin mines support grid reliability and incentivize renewable projects. Opponents say they increase carbon emissions and electricity prices.

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By Shayle Kann . 49 min . 11 May 2023
Utilities

The EPA has a controversial new plan to clean up power plants

Utilities and fossil fuel companies have touted carbon capture for years, but now they're unhappy that the EPA is telling them it's viable and ready for use.

By Joseph Winters . 12 May 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Green steel could help rebuild America's Rust Belt

A new study shows the potential for clean energy and hydrogen-based steel production to slash carbon emissions and put Americans to work.

By Katie Myers . 16 May 2023
Transmission

Biden's got a plan for ramping up energy transmission

The White House wants Congress to pass permitting reform. In case that doesn't work, it's tapping DOE's authority to make it easier to build transmission.

By Jeff St. John . 17 May 2023
Transmission

California has a new $7.3B plan to fix its transmission problems

The state’s grid operator unanimously approved the plan — a crucial step in California’s bid to modernize a grid that lags behind its climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 22 May 2023
Solar

Solar developers face uncertainty amid local pushback in Ohio

State regulators have denied several solar projects in recent months, prompting clean energy developers to plead for greater clarity.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 23 May 2023
Utilities

Rural electricity is getting its biggest boost since FDR — here's how

The Inflation Reduction Act earmarked $10.7B to make rural energy cleaner and more affordable. Now we have the details on how exactly the program will work.

By Jeff St. John . 24 May 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

The US climate law is fueling a factory frenzy. Here’s the latest tally

In just 12 short months, Biden's Inflation Reduction Act has spurred more than 100 new cleantech manufacturing announcements and nearly $80B in private investment.

By Dan McCarthy, Maria Virginia Olano . 16 August 2023