With Summer Coming Fast, Regulator Warns of Electric Reliability Issues
A huge share of the continent could be in for a summer of electricity shortages in the event of severe, long-lasting heat.
Billions in Loans and Grants to Make Multifamily Homes Energy Efficient
Incentives for green retrofitting often target individual homeowners. A new federal program will fund energy-efficient and climate-resilient upgrades in multifamily homes, which can improve the quality of life of historically underserved populations.
Controlled Burns Help Prevent Wildfires. Regulations Have Made It Nearly Impossible to Do Them.
Even though the 2021 Marshall Fire made it clear that the fire threat posed by Colorado’s grasslands endangers large urban areas, federal, state and local rules continue to make it difficult to address the risk.
A Roadmap to Achieving 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
COMMENTARY | A new clean energy procurement trend is gaining momentum in cities racing to meet ambitious climate goals. Here’s how 24/7 carbon-free energy works, how local governments can get started on this approach and where they can look for support.
In Fixing Flood Control Systems, Plans Often Reflect Historical Patterns, Not Future Risks
COMMENTARY | As communities replace aging infrastructure to prepare for future climate-driven storms, aging data stands in the way. Experts warn historical weather data may not be sufficient for new infrastructure decisions.
States Differ Over What's a 'Disadvantaged' Community
The definitions states are using to define a disadvantaged community varies widely, and it is leaving many low-income communities out of federal funding for essential water projects.
Shovel Ready vs. Shovel Worthy
COMMENTARY | As state and local governments receive an influx of federal infrastructure funding, it is imperative that they think critically about future needs.
Republicans Cry Foul on Grants Going to Electric School Buses
House GOP members say a greater portion of the grants for less polluting buses should go to propane and natural gas buses.
Republicans’ Debt Ceiling Bill Clears the House
The GOP proposal would claw back trillions from state and local governments in climate and transportation funding, including money to reconnect disadvantaged communities split apart by highways.
First Natural Gas Ban in the US Just Got Shot Down
A federal court overturned Berkeley, California's precedent-setting measure for new buildings, putting in jeopardy scores of similar rules.
Is Land-Use Reform the Missing Tool in Combating Climate Change?
A new report argues that rezoning for more mixed-use and transit-oriented developments could significantly reduce carbon emissions and help meet global climate goals.
A Tax Break on Clean Energy Projects Is Coming to Coal and Oil Towns
The Biden administration wants to give the fossil fuel "energy communities" of coal country and beyond an economic boost.
Some States Want to Give You a Constitutional Right to a Clean Environment
Grassroots efforts have boosted the number of states considering so-called green amendments to 15 this year.
Warming Temperatures Trigger Earliest Spring on Record in Parts of Eastern US
Unseasonably early blooms can wreak havoc on allergies, disease vectors and agriculture.
Cities Move to Protect Trees on Private Land
Amidst a larger push to meet ambitious climate goals and stop a declining urban tree canopy, more cities are considering ordinances that would make it harder to remove healthy trees.
State & Local Roundup: The ESG Debate Hits a New Frenzy
Plus: Medicaid expansion marches on; Utah restricts social media for minors; More kids eat free; Development without displacement; and more news you can use from around the country.
How Washington Raised $300 Million for Climate Action From Polluters
The state's first "cap-and-invest" auction nearly doubled the price of carbon recently sold in California.
New College Corps Program in California Offers Students Debt-Free Pathways
Working on issues like climate mitigation, education, and food insecurity, students from rural schools help solve some of the most pressing issues rural communities face today.
Federal Grant Requirements Make it Hard for Rural Communities to Prepare for Climate Change
A 2023 study from Headwaters Economics shows that qualifications from federal grant programs disproportionately hurt under-resourced rural areas.
A New Strategy for Western States to Adapt to Long-term Drought: Customized Water Pricing
Even after January’s storms, California faces a water-scarce future. An economist and an engineer propose a way to test higher water prices as a conservation strategy without hurting low-income users.
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