In Massachusetts and elsewhere, advocates and policymakers are increasingly turning their attention to “embodied carbon” contained in building materials.
Massachusetts Group Seeks On-Ramp to Electric Vehicle Industry for Black-Owned Businesses
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts has held three events to highlight opportunities for Black-owned companies to grow their business by installing or servicing electric vehicle chargers, reselling equipment, and offering charging services.
The Black Economic Council of Massachusetts has held three events to highlight opportunities for Black-owned companies to grow their business by installing or servicing electric vehicle chargers, reselling equipment, and offering charging services.
How Washington Plans to Spend Money from the New Carbon-Cap Law
State lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean energy projects.
State lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean energy projects.
Electric Trucks Are Coming. Will the Northeast’s Grid Be Ready for Them?
National Grid is undertaking a multi-state study to find where grid upgrades will be needed to accommodate an influx of zero-emission commercial vehicles.
National Grid is undertaking a multi-state study to find where grid upgrades will be needed to accommodate an influx of zero-emission commercial vehicles.
Rhode Island Lawmaker Wants to Require Solar on New Homes and Parking Lots
Rep. Jennifer Boylan wants to “start having conversations” about following California’s lead in making solar an integral part of new construction.
Rep. Jennifer Boylan wants to “start having conversations” about following California’s lead in making solar an integral part of new construction.
‘Reversing’ Coal Mining: Minnesota Startup Uses Plants to Trap Carbon Emissions
Carba says it’s developed an inexpensive and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon emissions, using a portable reactor that converts plant waste into a charcoal-like substance called biochar.
Carba says it’s developed an inexpensive and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon emissions, using a portable reactor that converts plant waste into a charcoal-like substance called biochar.
Ohio Higher-Ed Bill Would Require Instructors to Teach ‘Both Sides’ on Climate Change
Climate science is among a wide range of “controversial matters” included in the Higher Education Enhancement Act, which seeks to police classroom speech on abortion, immigration, diversity, and other issues.
Climate science is among a wide range of “controversial matters” included in the Higher Education Enhancement Act, which seeks to police classroom speech on abortion, immigration, diversity, and other issues.
Rhode Island Climate Goals May Require Statewide Ban on New Gas Hookups
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.
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.
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.