Clean energy

Offshore wind

New England labor unions call for faster offshore wind buildout

A new report by unions in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut recommends tripling the region’s 2040 offshore wind goals and centering workers.

By Carrie Klein . 26 November 2024

A wind turbine stands in the water off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. — Revolution Wind's first turbine was installed in September 2024 off the coast of Rhode Island and Connecticut. (Revolution Wind)

Podcast

Mineral security and implications for the energy transition

Clean-energy advocates must reckon with the thorny issue of responsibly securing metals and minerals.

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By Julia Pyper . 41 min . 24 March 2022
Electrification

Span raises $90M to make smart panels the gateway to home electrification

Tesla alum's startup sets sights on expanding markets for orchestrating solar, batteries, EVs and electric appliances.

By Jeff St. John . 22 March 2022
Policy & regulation

FERC Order 2222: Experts offer cheers and jeers for first round of filings

U.S. grid operators have to open up their energy markets to distributed energy. Here's what's good, bad and downright ugly in their initial plans.

By Jeff St. John . 14 March 2022
Fun stuff

This Twitter bot showcases Ireland’s role as a leader in renewable energy

While others were perfecting sourdough bread recipes under pandemic lockdown, one couple created a useful energy tracking tool.

By Mike Munsell . 11 March 2022
Ocean energy

Can shore-based wave power unlock clean, affordable ocean energy?

Israeli startup Eco Wave Power says its tech steers clear of the pitfalls that have sunk previous efforts.

By Julian Spector . 10 March 2022
Solar

Erthos rakes in $17M to install solar panels directly on the ground

The startup says its down-to-earth approach can cut the cost of solar farms by 20%.

By Eric Wesoff . 4 March 2022
Climatetech finance

Investors poured more than half a billion into solar software in the last week alone

Aurora Solar, Complete Solar and Palmetto now have plenty of capital to scale their "capital-light" models.

By Julian Spector . 1 March 2022
Fossil fuels

How fast can Europe wean itself off Russian gas?

Heat pumps and clean energy can improve Europe's energy security while aiding climate goals.

By Jeff St. John . 1 March 2022
Fossil fuels

Hawaii relies on Russian oil — but clean energy could change that

Hawaii's transition to renewables becomes all the more urgent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles energy markets.

By Julian Spector . 25 February 2022
Clean energy

Chart: The top 10 states building America's renewable energy resources

Which oil-and-gas hotbed is No. 1?

By Maria Virginia Olano . 25 February 2022