Opinion
5 rules to make sure coal-plant buyouts benefit the public, not the big banks
Paying coal plants to shut down would help the climate and save money — if it's done right.
By Justin Guay .
Clean energy
Policy & regulation
The tax code change unleashing $25B in clean energy investment
The Inflation Reduction Act’s transferability provision is expanding opportunities to turn the value of clean energy tax credits into real-world projects.
By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
How blockchain could help integrate rooftop solar and EVs into the grid
Australia is testing the tech behind Bitcoin to solve the grid's thorniest challenges using the power of distributed energy.By Jeff St. John .
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Climate crisis
Hurricane-driven blackouts in New Orleans send a dire warning about the need for distributed energy
Entergy's new gas power plant couldn't stop a grid collapse. Community groups want to give local solar and batteries a chance.By Jeff St. John .
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Clean energy
Ahead of the curve: A new analysis on maximizing our climate technology investments
Cheap renewables change the calculus around EVs and electric heating.By Jeff St. John .
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Hydrogen
Hydrogen industry must clean itself up before expanding into new uses, report finds
A new report from Earthjustice calls out the climate toll of hydrogen made from natural gas.By Ingrid Lobet .
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Solar
Newsletter: How to hurricane-proof the grid
New Orleans is in darkness, maybe for weeks. The grid needs to be ready for more intense storms.By Julian Spector .
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Wind
Costly and complex maintenance could cloud the outlook for floating wind
But wind turbine and platform design breakthroughs and process improvements may be able to save the day.By Jason Deign .
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Fun stuff
Newsletter: An ode to #energytwitter
We want to hear about your experience with #energytwitter too!By Mike Munsell .
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Politics
How West Virginia stands to gain from Biden’s climate agenda
The policies proposed in the reconciliation bill could benefit Sen. Manchin's state enormously.By David Roberts .
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Climatetech finance
LevelTen lands $35M from corporate buyers keen to streamline clean energy deals
Google and other investors back the startup's platform to make complex transactions faster and more transparent.By Jeff St. John .
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