Politics

Clean energy is on the ballot in these utility regulator races

Ten states elect their public utility commissions, which make big decisions about energy. This November, the stakes are high, especially in Arizona and Louisiana.

By Julian Spector . 25 October 2024

Clean energy

North Carolina energy bill pits clean energy advocates against Duke Energy's plans for new gas plants

New GOP legislation would boost solar but replace coal plants with natural gas and scuttle many of the Democratic governor's proposed reforms.

By Jeff St. John . 18 June 2021
Policy & regulation

Will Illinois finally manage to pass this massive clean energy bill?

A dispute over the future of fossil fuel power plants has tripped up a bill that would save solar and nuclear power and support energy workers and environmental justice.

By Jeff St. John . 17 June 2021
Solar

First Solar plans factory expansion in Ohio, hands Biden administration a US manufacturing win

The largest U.S. solar manufacturer will open another plant in Ohio.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 11 June 2021
Politics

Newsletter: Biden wants to build batteries better

Batteries are quickly becoming crucial to the future of the grid and the auto industry.

By Julian Spector . 10 June 2021
Batteries

Biden admin aims to make the US a world leader in lithium-ion batteries

The fast-growing lithium-ion battery sector is the key to powering EVs and decarbonizing the grid — and the U.S. doesn’t want to be left behind.

By Jeff St. John . 9 June 2021
Guest essay

Making Biden’s historic commitment to energy equity a reality

Fulfilling the potential of Biden's energy equity promises will require time and ongoing commitment.

By John Hall . 28 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Arizona passes rule for 100% carbon-free electricity but extends timeline

The state will now aim to reach carbon-free electricity by 2070, not 2050.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 27 May 2021
Clean energy

Arizona may resurrect efforts to commit to 100 percent carbon-free electricity

Arizona's failed clean electricity proposal could live to see another day.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 20 May 2021
Policy & regulation

Newsletter: Mind the gaps in Colorado's climate plan

Two camps of climate planners are squaring off over how to decarbonize Colorado.

By Julian Spector . 19 May 2021
Policy & regulation

The decarbonization gap that's splitting Colorado Democrats

A new analysis offers criticism — and potential solutions — in the battle between an incentives-based approach and demanding mandatory emissions limits.

By Jeff St. John . 18 May 2021