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Utilities

Duke Energy will cover upfront costs of home efficiency upgrades

In what could be the largest such effort from a big investor-owned utility, the program will recoup costs over time via low on-bill payments from customers.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 4 October 2023
Climate models can’t keep up with falling clean energy prices

2 October 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
What makes a zero-emissions building?

28 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
A new climate workforce is coming

27 September 2023
Striking UAW workers aren’t thrilled about EVs

27 September 2023
ENN

As Wisconsin utilities go their own way on net metering, advocates seek a unified approach to solar

As MGE proposes to cut solar compensation, Alliant Energy is proposing an entirely different payment structure.

By Kari Lydersen . 27 September 2023
Midwest Energy News

Ford halts $3.5B Michigan battery plant

By Andy Balaskovitz . 26 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