Hydrogen
The great 'green hydrogen' battle
Tens of billions in federal tax credits could build a vital low-carbon hydrogen industry — or increase carbon emissions. We tackle the complexities in a series.
By Jeff St. John .
Policy & regulation
Clean fleets
‘Green bank’ launches $250M effort to electrify California’s port trucks
The program, from Climate United and Forum Mobility, will help secure the EV trucks and charging stations needed to phase out diesel trucks at the state’s busy ports.
By Jeff St. John .
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Energy storage
New York has a new plan to get all the grid batteries it needs
After a slow start to building much-needed energy storage, the state says new rules will help it reach its 6-gigawatt target.By Julian Spector .
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Solar
North Carolina regulators slash payments to rooftop-solar owners
Two new rulings pare down net metering and deny proposed customer incentives that would have softened the blow. But a new pilot program could boost battery adoption.By Jeff St. John .
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Video
Video: Why don't we all use solar water heaters?
Climate journalist Michael Thomas explains why these appliances are widespread in other countries — and practically nonexistent in the U.S.By Michael Thomas .
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Transportation
NYC adopts e-bike rules with focus on fire safety and equity
The new policies aim to make it easier for low-income residents to access high-quality models, without banning the zero-emissions devices many workers depend on.By Maria Gallucci .
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Fossil fuels
New York must chart new course for gas utilities to hit climate targets
They can’t keep spending on pipelines, and alternative fuels can't scale. But electric heat and thermal networks could save utility business models and jobs.By Jeff St. John .
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Fossil fuels
Bay Area officials vote to ditch new gas furnaces and water heaters
Starting in 2027, San Francisco Bay Area regulators will require appliances to have zero emissions of nitrogen oxides, a move that effectively bans gas.By Maria Gallucci .
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Fossil fuels
We know gas stoves have health risks. What about other gas appliances?
Amid the gas-stove hubbub, the health impacts of other gas appliances like furnaces, water heaters and dryers haven't gotten much attention. Here's a rundown.By Sarah Wesseler .
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Clean industry
DOE launches $6B program to slash emissions from heavy industry
The Biden administration announced it will help fund projects to clean up the production of steel, cement, aluminum and other hard-to-decarbonize sectors.By Maria Gallucci .
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Electric vehicles
California's plan to electrify trucking may be hard for small companies
The state's ambitious timeline for cleaning up trucks will slash pollution in port communities, but some freight firms may not be able to afford the switch.
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