The $440M plan to deploy heat pumps and electrify buildings is the product of a state law requiring gas utilities to cut emissions — and is an important test case.
Billions in US Funding Boosts Lithium Mining, Stressing Water Supplies
The energy transition is driving demand for batteries; funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs is helping to fill it.
The energy transition is driving demand for batteries; funding from the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal programs is helping to fill it.
The Complicated, Local Politics of Offshore Wind
That includes Belfast, Maine, resident Julianne Dow, who thinks the facility is better suited for a nearby oil and logistics terminal known as Mack Point.
That includes Belfast, Maine, resident Julianne Dow, who thinks the facility is better suited for a nearby oil and logistics terminal known as Mack Point.
Natural Gas’ New ‘Greenwashing Scam’
As the report from climate groups Oil Change International and Earthworks details, gas certification isn’t yet regulated, and its monitoring systems often miss methane leaks.
As the report from climate groups Oil Change International and Earthworks details, gas certification isn’t yet regulated, and its monitoring systems often miss methane leaks.
Massachusetts Is Expanding Its Pathbreaking Vehicle Fleet Electrification Program
The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding.
The Massachusetts Fleet Advisor program, which helps small businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities transition to electric vehicles, recently received $5 million in federal funding.
Study: Vermont’s Warming Winters ‘Not the Whole Story’ for Declining Fossil Fuel Use
The analysis finds that warming winters explain most but not all of Vermont’s drop in fossil fuel sales, as improvements like heat pumps and weatherization are starting to have a greater impact.
The analysis finds that warming winters explain most but not all of Vermont’s drop in fossil fuel sales, as improvements like heat pumps and weatherization are starting to have a greater impact.
Electric Vehicles a Boon for Nevada’s Economy, Workers and Environment, Say Groups
Nevada is leading most states in new electric vehicle and battery manufacturing investments, and advocates want to highlight their benefits.
Nevada is leading most states in new electric vehicle and battery manufacturing investments, and advocates want to highlight their benefits.
What a Popular Gardening Podcast Can Teach Us About Equity in the Climate Movement
Podcast host Colah B Tawkin is passionate about connecting people with the natural world, which she says will be critical for tackling future environmental challenges
Podcast host Colah B Tawkin is passionate about connecting people with the natural world, which she says will be critical for tackling future environmental challenges
New England Utilities Plan ‘Transformational’ Data Platform to Make It Easier to Calculate Energy Savings
The project would offer easier access to granular usage data, which is needed to support certain Inflation Reduction Act rebates and is currently a labor-intensive process to compile.
The project would offer easier access to granular usage data, which is needed to support certain Inflation Reduction Act rebates and is currently a labor-intensive process to compile.
New EPA Rules Close a ‘Huge Loophole’ on Coal Ash, Forcing Wide-Scale Cleanup, Advocates Say
A pair of new regulations finalized Thursday are expected to require cleanup of coal ash pollution at all known locations where the toxic byproduct has been dumped.
A pair of new regulations finalized Thursday are expected to require cleanup of coal ash pollution at all known locations where the toxic byproduct has been dumped.
Mac & Cheese Gets a Decarbonized Makeover
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said the projects are all meant to develop “replicable” and “scalable” technology that can eventually be implemented at manufacturing facilities around the world.
A Boston Grocery Store Could Become a Proving Ground for a New Approach to Equitable Community Solar
An 81 kilowatt project on the roof of the Dorchester Food Co-op will test a community ownership model, and new federal climate policies could help make it scalable.
An 81 kilowatt project on the roof of the Dorchester Food Co-op will test a community ownership model, and new federal climate policies could help make it scalable.
Months After Devastating Floods, Vermont Renews Efforts to Aid Climate-Friendly Rebuilds
A program saw mixed success encouraging heat pumps and other upgrades in damaged homes in the wake of the disaster. Now groups are revisiting those same residents to work on long-term improvements.
A program saw mixed success encouraging heat pumps and other upgrades in damaged homes in the wake of the disaster. Now groups are revisiting those same residents to work on long-term improvements.
What’s the Future of Gas? In Minnesota, Utilities Have to Share 10-Year Visions
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month voted to require gas utilities to file long-range resource plans, similar to those used for electric utilities.
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month voted to require gas utilities to file long-range resource plans, similar to those used for electric utilities.
Scientists Warn a Poorly Managed Hydrogen Rush Could Make Climate Change Worse
A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government.
A growing body of scientific research is highlighting the indirect ways hydrogen could worsen climate change — and critics say the risks are largely being ignored by the federal government.
Nine States Pledge to Boost Heat Pumps to 90% of Home Equipment Sales by 2040
An agreement between state environmental agencies in the Northeast and West seeks to make high-efficiency electric technology the norm in residential space heating and cooling and water heating.
An agreement between state environmental agencies in the Northeast and West seeks to make high-efficiency electric technology the norm in residential space heating and cooling and water heating.