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Policy & regulation

New clean power rules force utilities to take clean energy seriously

EPA’s "clean up or close" rules for coal and gas plants face strong pushback. But backers say clean power, batteries, and grid tech are ready to take over.

By Jeff St. John . 25 April 2024
Electrification

Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’

Electrification is hard. That’s why Rewiring America is training 1,000 coaches this year to guide neighbors through getting heat pumps, solar and more.

By Alison F. Takemura . 25 April 2024
Solar

Major US solar manufacturers call for strict new solar-panel tariffs

First Solar, Qcells, and other domestic solar-panel makers are petitioning the Commerce Department for new tariffs on panels imported from Southeast Asia.

By Eric Wesoff . 24 April 2024
Solar

Solar is about to get a lot more affordable for low-income households

The EPA’s historic, $7B Solar for All program will help every state fund solar projects for lower-income residents. In many states, that will be a first.

By Alison F. Takemura . 24 April 2024
Land use

How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land

The Bureau of Land Management is making it easier to develop clean energy projects in the West, while trying to balance ecosystem protection — a tricky task.

By Eric Wesoff . 24 April 2024
EV charging

Tritium, major supplier of EV fast-charging equipment, is insolvent

The Australian company failed to find buyers for its faltering business, leaving its customers and the future of its Tennessee factory in limbo.

By Jeff St. John . 23 April 2024
Wind

Three NY offshore wind projects unravel after GE scraps turbine plans

GE pivoted away from making huge offshore wind turbines. Now, New York authorities have denied contracts to three major projects banking on the design.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 April 2024
Utilities

Data centers want clean electricity. Can Georgia Power deliver it?

The utility intends to build fossil gas plants to meet data center demand, but tech companies and enviro groups are pushing for more clean energy in the next plan.

By Jeff St. John . 22 April 2024
Wind

US offshore wind needs American-made ships. The first is nearly ready

The century-old Jones Act requires domestic vessels to carry parts from U.S. ports to offshore wind sites. The first compliant ship, commissioned by utility Dominion Energy, has hit the water.

By Julian Spector . 22 April 2024
Recycling renewables

All that e-waste is full of metals that could be recycled for clean tech

The copper, aluminum, and minerals in our old electronics could be reused in service of the clean energy transition, according to UN report.

By Maddie Stone . 19 April 2024

2035 Results

New clean power rules force utilities to take clean energy seriously

Need help breaking up with fossil fuels? Ask an ‘electric coach’

Major US solar manufacturers call for strict new solar-panel tariffs

Solar is about to get a lot more affordable for low-income households

How the Biden admin is trying to boost renewables on public land

Tritium, major supplier of EV fast-charging equipment, is insolvent

Three NY offshore wind projects unravel after GE scraps turbine plans

Data centers want clean electricity. Can Georgia Power deliver it?

US offshore wind needs American-made ships. The first is nearly ready

All that e-waste is full of metals that could be recycled for clean tech