Policy & regulation
Don’t keep doing what you’re already doing
In climate policy and in business, sometimes you’ve gotta do things nobody has tried before.
By Julian Spector .
Utilities
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 .
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Policy & regulation
The US will struggle to meet its climate goals without penalties for utilities that fail to cut emissions, report finds
New analysis shows how Sen. Manchin's demand to cut the Clean Electricity Performance Program from the reconciliation bill would kneecap climate policy.By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
FERC deadlock clears the way for launch of controversial Southeast energy market
Utilities can move ahead on the region’s first energy trading market. But opponents say it doesn't go far enough to grow renewable energy and lower costs.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Can customers' batteries, thermostats and EV chargers keep California's grid up and running?
AutoGrid and Clean Power Alliance are harnessing the full range of home energy devices for a new virtual power plant.By Jeff St. John .
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Utilities
Utility to California: Move faster on clean energy
Electricity purveyor pushes for swifter progress on electrification.By Julian Spector .
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Utilities
California’s biggest all-electric utility has a plan to meet the state's tough 2030 carbon targets
Pedro Pizarro, CEO of SCE parent Edison International, says gaps in EV and electric building policies threaten state clean energy goals.By Jeff St. John .
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Workforce diversity
Charging Up: Women's climatetech career moves at Fluence, Urbint, Omnidian, SDG&E and more
From nonprofits to the veep suite, women are making major strides in clean energy.By Eric Wesoff .
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Policy & regulation
North Carolina to mandate 70% cut in electricity CO2 emissions by 2030
The bipartisan compromise bill includes bold targets and regional firsts, but critics say it's too lax on Duke Energy.By Jeff St. John .
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Grid edge
Google Nest thermostats will soon help you use more — and even buy — clean energy
Nest Renew can align home energy use with cleaner grid power and fund new wind and solar for $10 a month. Will consumers buy in?By Jeff St. John .
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Guest essay
Build Back Better Act would reduce the burden of household energy costs
The big budget bill being debated by Congress would help tackle climate change and also make clean electricity more affordable for strapped households.
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