The chair of the state’s public utilities commission said Thursday that a statewide Ban on new gas hookups could be necessary to meet the state’s mandatory Target of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.
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Tourism Boosters Worry Lack of Public EV Charging Could Hurt New Hampshire
A Bill in the state senate would address barriers to installing charging stations, as tourism groups warn the state faces stiff competition from Maine and Vermont.
A Bill in the state senate would address barriers to installing charging stations, as tourism groups warn the state faces stiff competition from Maine and Vermont.
Bronx Residents Got Rid of Their Gas Stoves. Their Air Quality Markedly Improved.
In a pilot program at the New York city housing authority, households with induction stoves showed a 35% decrease in nitrogen dioxide and a nearly 43% difference in carbon monoxide.
In a pilot program at the New York city housing authority, households with induction stoves showed a 35% decrease in nitrogen dioxide and a nearly 43% difference in carbon monoxide.
Chicago Company Brings Climate-Friendly Development to Communities That Need It Most
A project that combines energy efficiency, solar power and electrification is Part of developer a.J. Patton’s mission to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods.
A project that combines energy efficiency, solar power and electrification is Part of developer a.J. Patton’s mission to invest in under-resourced neighborhoods.
Volunteer-Made Window Inserts Are Keeping New England Homes Snug
WindowDressers started in 2010 with a Maine church that wanted to insulate heat-leaking windows in its sanctuary. Now it runs “community builds” in four states that produce thousands of the easy-to-install inserts each year.
WindowDressers started in 2010 with a Maine church that wanted to insulate heat-leaking windows in its sanctuary. Now it runs “community builds” in four states that produce thousands of the easy-to-install inserts each year.
Can Energy Justice Be Measured? A New Research Project Aims to Do Just That
The Energy Equity Project offers a national roadmap for how to eliminate disparities in clean energy access.
The Energy Equity Project offers a national roadmap for how to eliminate disparities in clean energy access.
California Is Finally Unlocking Community Solar for the Masses
A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.
A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.
A Chicago Mansion Shows the Potential for Geothermal Energy in Urban Areas
Geothermal is a promising but elusive way to provide emissions-free cooling and heating for buildings. A project in Chicago shows how common challenges can be overcome.
Geothermal is a promising but elusive way to provide emissions-free cooling and heating for buildings. A project in Chicago shows how common challenges can be overcome.
Solar Panels and Crops Can Coexist, but More Study Needed on How and Where
With mixed and sometimes puzzling results, researchers need more time and resources to figure out how to maximize agrivoltaics’ potential.
With mixed and sometimes puzzling results, researchers need more time and resources to figure out how to maximize agrivoltaics’ potential.
Commercial Building Owners Are About to Get a New Tool to Fight Climate Change in Maine
Maine is the latest state to offer Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, loans — a tool that lets property owners repay loans for solar, energy efficiency and other projects through a line on their property tax bills.
Maine is the latest state to offer Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, or C-PACE, loans — a tool that lets property owners repay loans for solar, energy efficiency and other projects through a line on their property tax bills.
White Earth Tribal College Becomes a Bright Spot for Solar Energy Job Training
As alternative energy jobs expand across Minnesota, a new program offered at a northwestern Minnesota reservation college is connecting Native and other workers to good-paying work.
As alternative energy jobs expand across Minnesota, a new program offered at a northwestern Minnesota reservation college is connecting Native and other workers to good-paying work.
Will Carbon Capture Help Clean New Mexico’s Power, or Delay Its Transition?
A virtually unknown company has a $1.4 billion plan to extend the life of New Mexico’s largest coal-fired power plant by installing carbon capture. Critics say it’s likely to be a costly distraction from the state’s just transition.
A virtually unknown company has a $1.4 billion plan to extend the life of New Mexico’s largest coal-fired power plant by installing carbon capture. Critics say it’s likely to be a costly distraction from the state’s just transition.
Virginians Craft a Plan To Boost Farmers While Reducing Beers’ Carbon Footprint
A Southwest Virginia effort to supply brewers with locally grown barley aims to limit shipping-related emissions and offer an opportunity for farmers during what’s usually the fallow season.
A Southwest Virginia effort to supply brewers with locally grown barley aims to limit shipping-related emissions and offer an opportunity for farmers during what’s usually the fallow season.
Community Power Advocates Excited To See Progress on New Hampshire Rules
The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is finalizing community power rules that would allow municipalities to replace distribution utilities as the default procurer of electricity for residents and businesses.
The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission is finalizing community power rules that would allow municipalities to replace distribution utilities as the default procurer of electricity for residents and businesses.
In Southern Illinois, People See a Land of Possibility With Just Transition From Coal
As state efforts to spur a new clean energy economy in Southern Illinois coal country run up against reality, residents in the far southern part of the state are coming up with their own visions for what a just transition looks like.
As state efforts to spur a new clean energy economy in Southern Illinois coal country run up against reality, residents in the far southern part of the state are coming up with their own visions for what a just transition looks like.
Warned of ‘Massive’ Climate-Led Extinction, Southern Company Funded Crisis Denial Ads
The Georgia-based utility spent at least $62.1 million running campaigns to deceive the public about climate change, new research has found.
The Georgia-based utility spent at least $62.1 million running campaigns to deceive the public about climate change, new research has found.