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ENN

Maine governor proposes cabinet-level department focused on energy needs and goals

The department would lead on energy policy, security, procurement, and other matters that grow more critical as the state pursues its emissions goals.

By AnnMarie Hilton . 10 January 2025
Clean energy

Chart: 96 percent of new US power capacity was carbon-free in 2024

Solar, batteries, and wind accounted for the vast majority of new electrons on the U.S. grid last year, but fossil fuel use remains high.

By Dan McCarthy . 10 January 2025
Carbon-free buildings

In Chicago, all city buildings now use 100 percent clean power

Chicago is one of several U.S. cities that are taking advantage of their bulk-buying power to spur new carbon-free energy development and meet climate targets.

By Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco . 10 January 2025
Western Energy News

Industry makes no bids for Arctic oil and gas leases

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 9 January 2025
Will transmission expansion continue under Trump?

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 9 January 2025
Midwest Energy News

Rural Minnesota counties cooperate on clean energy development

By Andy Balaskovitz . 9 January 2025
Southeast Energy News

Texas leads U.S. in renewables

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 9 January 2025
Northeast Energy News

State vehicle emissions rules at risk under Trump

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 January 2025
ENN

Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits

A long-running local government collaboration in southwestern Minnesota is helping to insulate the region from the kind of controversies and misinformation that have plagued rural clean energy projects in other states.

By Frank Jossi . 9 January 2025
Solar

PosiGen wins another $200M for lower-income rooftop solar

Pioneering solar installer PosiGen will benefit from Brookfield Asset Management's new investment, but it could face tougher times ahead if policy changes under Trump.

By Eric Wesoff . 9 January 2025