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Milwaukee Plans to Build Net-Zero Modular Homes for Lower-Income Residents — But It’s Not Easy
The city hopes to lure a manufacturer of energy-efficient panelized homes, a way to cut carbon emissions while building homes and creating jobs
The city hopes to lure a manufacturer of energy-efficient panelized homes, a way to cut carbon emissions while building homes and creating jobs
Why Ohio Companies Are Investing in Hydrogen Cars Despite Infrastructure Issues
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.
Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.
Paper and Pulp Mills Produce Half of Maine’s Industrial CO2 Emissions. Could Lasers Help Slash Their Climate Impact?
Researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute are testing a new industrial drying technique that uses lasers instead of gas furnaces to dry paper, pulp, and other materials.
Researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute are testing a new industrial drying technique that uses lasers instead of gas furnaces to dry paper, pulp, and other materials.
In Nationwide First, California Plans to Rev up Sales of Electric Motorcycles
Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
This Disaster Relief Nonprofit Is Pioneering a Clean Energy Alternative to Noisy, Polluting Generators
The Footprint Project wants to create a solar-powered microgrid “lending library” to deploy during disaster recovery efforts to reduce reliance on generators, which increase air pollution and are costly to run.
The Footprint Project wants to create a solar-powered microgrid “lending library” to deploy during disaster recovery efforts to reduce reliance on generators, which increase air pollution and are costly to run.
Ohio Cities to Collaborate on Voluntary Program to Help Commercial Buildings Cut Emissions
Four Ohio cities will develop city-specific policies and standards, while a joint Ohio High Performance Building Hub will connect building owners with technical guidance, financing, incentives, training and other support.
Four Ohio cities will develop city-specific policies and standards, while a joint Ohio High Performance Building Hub will connect building owners with technical guidance, financing, incentives, training and other support.
What EV Chargers Can Learn From Gas Stations and Airport Lounges
Alan Jenn, a University of California at Davis professor who studies EVs, summed it up to the Washington Post: “You can’t survive on just selling electrons.”
Alan Jenn, a University of California at Davis professor who studies EVs, summed it up to the Washington Post: “You can’t survive on just selling electrons.”
Midwest Study Finds Solar Farms Don’t Hurt Property Values — And They May Even Boost Them
Loyola University research looked at property values surrounding dozens of large Midwest solar farms and found a slightly positive effect, likely tied to their broader economic benefits in communities.
Loyola University research looked at property values surrounding dozens of large Midwest solar farms and found a slightly positive effect, likely tied to their broader economic benefits in communities.
More Good News for Heat Pumps in Massachusetts, as Regulators Order National Grid to Develop Special Rate
The decision by public utility regulators Monday instructs National Grid to develop a lower, wintertime electricity rate for customers who use a heat pump in their home, similar to one previously approved for Unitil.
The decision by public utility regulators Monday instructs National Grid to develop a lower, wintertime electricity rate for customers who use a heat pump in their home, similar to one previously approved for Unitil.
Illinois Program’s ‘Wraparound’ Approach Helps Formerly Incarcerated People Land Solar Industry Jobs
The Renewing Sovereignty Project, which provides social and financial support for participants leaving the justice system, had a 100% placement rate in its first year.
The Renewing Sovereignty Project, which provides social and financial support for participants leaving the justice system, had a 100% placement rate in its first year.
Ohio Drought Renews Worries About Massive Use of Water for Fracking
A water conservancy district has imposed some limits for the first time, but critics want more done to protect water resources.
A water conservancy district has imposed some limits for the first time, but critics want more done to protect water resources.
Maine Faces Lawsuit for Failing to Adopt EV Mandates, the Latest State-Level Climate Court Case
Experts say a narrow focus on specific state laws and emissions sectors shows promise as a tactic in climate litigation, with wins for plaintiffs in comparable cases in Hawaii, Montana and Massachusetts.
Experts say a narrow focus on specific state laws and emissions sectors shows promise as a tactic in climate litigation, with wins for plaintiffs in comparable cases in Hawaii, Montana and Massachusetts.
California Hits Milestones Toward 100% Clean Energy — But Has a Long Way to Go
Battery storage has helped the state survive heat waves on growing amounts of clean energy, even as electric cars and appliances increase demand.
Battery storage has helped the state survive heat waves on growing amounts of clean energy, even as electric cars and appliances increase demand.
How a ‘Farmer-First’ Approach Could Lead to More Successful Agrivoltaics Projects
Advocates say involving farmers in early stages of planning helps them maximize revenue – a particular concern for BIPOC-led operations
Advocates say involving farmers in early stages of planning helps them maximize revenue – a particular concern for BIPOC-led operations
‘The Sky Is the Limit’: Solar Program Opens New Opportunities for Chicago Trainees
548 Foundation helps Illinois reach equity goals, while connecting employers with desperately needed highly-trained workers.
548 Foundation helps Illinois reach equity goals, while connecting employers with desperately needed highly-trained workers.