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Heat pumps

How heat pumps can maintain their momentum in 2025 and beyond

A host of local, state, and federal policies have been enacted to spur heat pump adoption. Now, advocates are assessing how to keep things going under Trump 2.0.

By Jeff St. John . 18 December 2024
Clean energy

The clean energy transition, in 10 charts

These charts on electric vehicles, clean energy, batteries, and more show where the global clean energy transition stands — and where it’s headed.

By Dan McCarthy . 27 December 2024
Nuclear

Nuclear power had a strong year in 2024, but uncertainty looms for 2025

From VC funding to planned reactor restarts, the U.S. nuclear industry notched wins this year. But the winning streak could end if Trump revokes government support.

By Eric Wesoff . 30 December 2024
Batteries

2024 was a fantastic year for energy storage

Batteries reshaped the power grid in California and Texas, showing the rest of the country what's possible when the tech is allowed to flourish.

By Julian Spector . 23 December 2024
Policy & regulation

Illinois looks to continue clean energy progress under Trump

The deep blue state is preparing to protect its climate programs, but uncertainty around federal incentives and environmental enforcement makes the path harder.

By Kari Lydersen . 3 January 2025
Climate justice

A new solar project in Brooklyn could offer a model for climate justice

Community solar is gaining momentum nationwide, but uptake is low among those who could benefit most. This grassroots NYC project aims to change that.

By Maria Gallucci . 6 January 2025
Carbon-free buildings

Big buildings are a climate problem. These policies aim to fix that.

In New York City and St. Louis, innovative laws meant to curb emissions from buildings are kicking in this year. More states and cities will soon follow.

By Akielly Hu . 7 January 2025
Clean energy manufacturing

The US clean energy manufacturing revolution is real

The country has made major gains in solar panel and battery cell manufacturing over the last four years, but self-sufficiency remains far away.

By Julian Spector . 7 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
Emissions reduction

US emissions barely declined in 2024 amid rising power demand, fuel use

Despite a record year for clean energy, U.S. emissions fell by just 0.2 percent last year. That’s far short of the pace needed to meet climate goals.

By Akielly Hu . 13 January 2025