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Electric vehicles

Electric big rigs are going farther and charging faster

Heavy-duty battery-powered trucks running real cargo on U.S. roads are going hundreds of miles per charge — a good sign for cutting trucking emissions.

By Jeff St. John . 25 September 2023
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Recent grid reforms might not be enough for Virginia to hit future clean energy targets, advocates say

Despite recent reforms, transmission planning processes designed for fossil fuels are not ready for the massive influx of clean energy expected by 2050, experts say.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 22 September 2023
Energy equity

Four advocates share how to make electrification more equitable in cities

Canary Media and Rewiring America invited experts on urban electrification onstage during Climate Week NYC. Here are key takeaways from the event.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 September 2023
Heat pumps

New plan aims to quadruple heat-pump adoption in 25 states

The pledge, which covers 55% of the population, calls for accelerating home decarbonization by deploying 20 million heat pumps by 2030.

By Jeff St. John . 21 September 2023
Batteries

Looking for some home energy storage? You’ve never had so many choices

The once-tiny residential battery market is attracting dozens of new entrants, including recognizable consumer brands like Anker, Duracell and Energizer.

By Julian Spector . 21 September 2023
What the UAW strike means for EVs

20 September 2023
Midwest Energy News

Minnesota microgrid center prepares for growth

By Andy Balaskovitz . 20 September 2023
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Commentary: Colorado can lead the nation in clean industry — if it gets the policy right

Colorado has an opportunity to trailblaze in a sector of the economy that has so far lagged in pollution reduction, writes guest commentator Alli Gold Roberts.

By Alli Gold Roberts . 20 September 2023
Carbon-free buildings

NYC’s big building-decarbonization law faces its first major test

Landlords and climate activists are sparring over the future of Local Law 97 — the country’s most ambitious citywide mandate to clean up building emissions.

By Jeff St. John . 20 September 2023
Electric vehicles

What do EVs have to do with the autoworker strike? A lot, it turns out

Striking UAW members want to ensure that billions in EV investments translate into good-paying union jobs.

By Akielly Hu, Katie Myers . 19 September 2023