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Geothermal

Geothermal is the hottest thing in clean energy. Here’s why

Advances in next-generation geothermal have policymakers and investors excited about the tech’s promise of “clean, firm” power — though many barriers remain.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2024
Clean industry

Biden admin invests $6B to cut carbon from steel, cement — and snacks

The Energy Department’s historic new investment aims to decarbonize the dirty, energy-intensive sectors that underpin the modern global economy.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2024
Geothermal

Geothermal cuts emissions and costs at these Minnesota public schools

With federal incentives, the state’s second-largest school district is using geothermal to revamp school heating and trying out a novel aquifer-based system.

By Frank Jossi . 28 March 2024
Electrification

These startups help busy contractors get electrification rebates faster

Rebates help households pay for solar, heat pumps and other climate-friendly upgrades — but contractors get stuck with the paperwork. These businesses are stepping in.

By Alison F. Takemura . 1 April 2024
Heat pumps

Will a heat pump save you money? It depends

There’s no doubt that heat pumps are planet-friendly, but whether they make pure financial sense is a more complex — and personal — question. Here's what to consider.

By Alison F. Takemura . 4 April 2024
Climatetech finance

EPA’s new $20B ‘green bank’ will benefit disadvantaged communities most

The program will not only fund billions of dollars worth of climate projects in these communities, but try and convince private investors to join in, too.

By Jeff St. John . 4 April 2024
EV charging

Chart: Tesla’s EV charging lead isn’t going anywhere

The EV pioneer is facing more and more competition when it comes to car sales, but its lead in EV fast-charging hasn’t budged in several years.

By Eric Wesoff . 5 April 2024
Electric vehicles

Selling used EVs is tricky business. These companies are making it work

Used EVs are cheaper than ever, but traditional auto dealers remain wary of selling them. A new breed of dealers and lenders are seizing the opportunity.

By Jeff St. John . 8 April 2024
Hydrogen

The hydrogen companies pushing for strict subsidy rules

Some industry players, including the federal “hydrogen hubs,” want looser rules for the U.S. climate law’s clean hydrogen subsidies — but it's far from unanimous.

By Kari Lydersen . 8 April 2024
Clean energy

Solar and wind power have surged wildly in the US over the last decade

Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on renewables, but more needs to be done to meet climate goals, according to recent report.

By Syris Valentine . 9 April 2024