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Transmission

The US is building power lines faster, but not fast enough

Major transmission lines and grid plans have been approved in the past two years. But they're just 10 percent of what the country needs to decarbonize its grid.

By Jeff St. John . 18 September 2023
Electric vehicles

What do EVs have to do with the autoworker strike? A lot, it turns out

Striking UAW members want to ensure that billions in EV investments translate into good-paying union jobs.

By Akielly Hu, Katie Myers . 19 September 2023
Carbon-free buildings

NYC’s big building-decarbonization law faces its first major test

Landlords and climate activists are sparring over the future of Local Law 97 — the country’s most ambitious citywide mandate to clean up building emissions.

By Jeff St. John . 20 September 2023
Batteries

Looking for some home energy storage? You’ve never had so many choices

The once-tiny residential battery market is attracting dozens of new entrants, including recognizable consumer brands like Anker, Duracell and Energizer.

By Julian Spector . 21 September 2023
Heat pumps

New plan aims to quadruple heat-pump adoption in 25 states

The pledge, which covers 55% of the population, calls for accelerating home decarbonization by deploying 20 million heat pumps by 2030.

By Jeff St. John . 21 September 2023
Energy equity

Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities

Canary Media and Rewiring America invited experts on urban electrification onstage during Climate Week NYC. Here are key takeaways from the event.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 September 2023
Electric vehicles

Electric big rigs are going farther and charging faster

Heavy-duty battery-powered trucks running real cargo on U.S. roads are going hundreds of miles per charge — a good sign for cutting trucking emissions.

By Jeff St. John . 25 September 2023
Solar

This company is at the cutting edge of solar panel efficiency

Maxeon is the world-record holder for solar performance, and pending a DOE loan it will build one of the biggest solar panel factories in the U.S. by 2025.

By Eric Wesoff . 26 September 2023
Utilities

These 25 utilities are united by one big goal: 80% less CO2 by 2030

Dealing with climate change means removing fossil fuels from the power grid ASAP. A diverse and growing group of utilities is leading that effort.

By Julian Spector . 28 September 2023
Energy storage

Grid batteries have never been more abundant — or more useful

This summer, batteries bolstered the heat-battered grids of Texas and California, underscoring the tech’s value as a low-carbon way to keep the lights on.

By Julian Spector . 2 October 2023