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Distributed energy resources

Puerto Rico’s energy future: distributed solar or centralized grid?

A judge has called for the Trump administration to reevaluate assumptions as it works to redirect rooftop solar funds toward the grid and fossil fuel infrastructure.

By Kari Lydersen . 4 November 2025
Western Energy News

Colorado startup electrifies iron-making

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 22 October 2025
Southeast Energy News

Virginians oppose gas plant PJM wants to fast-track

By Mason Adams . 20 October 2025
Politics

Trump admin targets blue-state grants meant to ease US electricity woes

But red states will also suffer from the rollback of billions in funding to help bring cheaper, more reliable power to regions across the country.

By Jeff St. John . 2 October 2025
Southeast Energy News

Utilities get dismal climate grades from Sierra Club

By Mason Adams . 22 September 2025
Northeast Energy News

Will work resume on Revolution Wind?

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 September 2025
Western Energy News

PG&E California microgrid program pays off

By Jonathan P. Thompson . 8 September 2025
Solar

Can utilities replace power lines with solar and batteries in remote areas?

Expanding the grid to reach far-flung customers can be a costly fire hazard. So utilities like PG&E are testing out microgrids using solar, batteries, and generators.

By Jeff St. John . 8 September 2025
Emissions reduction

North Carolina ditched its 2030 climate goal. Now what?

Rising power demand and the low cost of renewables may give wind and solar a fighting chance even though Duke Energy no longer has to cut emissions in the near term.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 26 August 2025
Offshore wind

New Hampshire, never big on offshore wind, steps back further

State leaders enacted a law mandating a key agency to steer clear of the sector, a practical and symbolic move as the Trump administration continues its attacks.

By Sarah Shemkus . 26 August 2025