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 . 28 October 2024

Fossil fuels

The dark side of California's emergency grid rescue plan: More dirty emissions from backup generators

Once again, disadvantaged communities bear the brunt when cleaner grid buildouts lag behind schedule.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 24 August 2021
Clean energy

Companies and cities are taking the lead on clean energy purchases. When will market rules catch up?

A new report from the World Resources Institute breaks down the best ways to incentivize smart procurement.

By Jeff St. John . 23 August 2021
Guest essay

What burgers and bananas can teach us about fighting climate change

We can't just build renewables. We have to stamp out fossil fuels.

By Ben Wolkon . 23 August 2021
Wind

California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

A new study highlights the myriad benefits of offshore wind — and the major infrastructure barriers to building it along the West Coast.

By Jeff St. John . 20 August 2021
Solar

Newsletter: How people can play a role in Hawaii's shift to clean energy

A paradigm shift is afoot as the coal plant closure looms.

By Julian Spector . 19 August 2021
Energy storage

Newsletter: The battery knocking coal out of Hawaii

Part 2 of our newsletter series on Hawaii's groundbreaking move to clean energy.

By Julian Spector . 18 August 2021
Policy & regulation

Rep. Sean Casten on Hot FERC Summer and how to prepare the US grid for rapid decarbonization

Plus, tips on how to trick people into caring about federal energy regulation.

By David Roberts . 18 August 2021
Energy storage

Hawaii building huge new battery, bidding farewell to coal

Plus Power's Kapolei battery aims to keep Oahu's grid steady as the island's fossil fuel plants shut down.

By Julian Spector . 18 August 2021
Transmission

Infrastructure bill contains less transmission funding than advertised

The White House says the bill contains $65 billion for "power infrastructure," but only $2.5 billion is explicitly for new power lines.

By Jeff St. John . 17 August 2021
Energy storage

Newsletter: Hawaii vs. fossil fuels

A dispatch from the Aloha State as it fights to eliminate coal power and replace it with clean stuff.

By Julian Spector . 17 August 2021