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Hydrogen

The case against the US government’s big 'blue hydrogen' bet

A slice of the $7B in federal “hydrogen hub” funding will go to creating hydrogen with fossil gas and carbon capture. Advocates say that’s an emissions disaster.

By Jeff St. John . 18 October 2023
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With N.C. home efficiency codes frozen, advocates eye other opportunities

With a statewide building code overhaul off the table until 2031, efficiency advocates look to federal tax credits and utility incentives to advance building efficiency in North Carolina.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 17 October 2023
Electrification

Here's why electric lawn mowers are cutting down the gas-fueled competition

Making the leap to battery-powered lawn equipment can help you ditch the noise, fumes and hassle of gas models — and slash your carbon emissions, too.

By Alison F. Takemura . 17 October 2023
Utilities falling behind on cutting emissions

16 October 2023
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Chicago-area startup banks on ethanol-fueled trucking as alternative to battery electric

The founders of ClearFlame Engine Technologies have developed an engine technology that allows trucks, generators and other motors to run on a variety of low-emission fuels like ethanol, methanol or liquid ammonia.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 October 2023
Utilities

Utilities still moving way too slow on clean energy

Despite historic wind, solar and battery subsidies from the Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. utilities remain hooked on fossil fuels.

By Jeff St. John . 16 October 2023
Midwest Energy News

Midwest hydrogen hubs win billions in federal funding

By Dan Haugen . 13 October 2023
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Commentary: Clean energy is the most efficient, affordable option for all Michiganders

The Inflation Reduction Act provides a transformative opportunity for Michigan to move toward a healthier, more affordable, and safer future, guest commentators write.

By Charles Hua . 13 October 2023
Hydrogen

Biden admin picks 7 ‘clean hydrogen hubs’ for $7 billion federal boost

The DOE’s hub picks are scattered around the U.S. — a big first step on the challenging path to building a clean hydrogen economy.

By Jeff St. John . 13 October 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Chart: Is climatetech manufacturing on track for net-zero goals?

The International Energy Agency's latest update finds some technologies surging and others struggling to keep pace with the trajectory needed for a decarbonized future.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 13 October 2023