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 .
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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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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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 .
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Workforce diversity
Charging Up: Women's climatetech career moves at FERC, Sunrun, Sol Systems, DOE, Schneider Electric and more
Plus Power grows its team of women developers, Lightsource bp brings in new talent, and the CEO of Sealed leads an impressive funding round.By Eric Wesoff .
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EV charging
We need gargantuan investment in EV charging stations. Where will the money come from?
Governments, utilities, automakers and charging companies are pitching in, but securing the tens of billions needed still won’t be easy.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?
Clashes over siting of solar projects are happening across the U.S., but collaboration is also taking root in many areas.By Andy Kowalczyk .
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Carbon-free buildings
California takes bold steps to make electricity the fuel of choice for new buildings
A first-of-its-kind building code will create strong incentives for homebuilders to use all-electric heating and appliances. Next challenge: existing buildings.By Jeff St. John .
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