Why a Power Line Project Can Take 14 Years to Permit
Amid a push to greatly expand the nation’s clean energy infrastructure, key grid upgrades require approvals that can take years to complete. Can regulators strike the right balance between speed and environmental protection?
A Cost-Effective Way to Convert Buildings from Gas to Electric
COMMENTARY | Strategically decommissioning, or “pruning,” portions of the gas system could offer a cost-effective and coordinated approach to convert whole neighborhoods from gas to electric.
Curbside Composting Program Billed as Nation's Biggest Gets Underway
New York City launched the collection program for waste like food scraps and yard debris in Queens. The city's sanitation department is relying on a range of tactics to get buy-in from residents.
California’s 2030 Ban on Gas Heaters Opens a New Front in the War on Fossil Fuels
The first-of-its-kind plan will purge gas from existing buildings, not just new construction.
Why the Permitting Reform Debate Isn’t Going Away Anytime Soon
Even if Sen. Joe Manchin succeeds in getting his proposed overhaul of environmental regulations for infrastructure attached to a critical spending bill, Republicans plan to push for further changes, including restoring Trump-era policies.
These Red States Don’t Want Climate Targets—But They Do Want Green Jobs
How Georgia and other Republican-led states are trying to benefit from the clean manufacturing boom.
State Lawmaker Discusses New $125M Program That Will Help Pay for Home Repairs
Pennsylvania State Sen. Nikil Saval's Whole-Home Repairs Program was included in this year’s state budget.
$45M in Federal Funding Awarded for Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
The Department of Energy’s investment will help to fund 15 research projects to protect critical energy infrastructure.
The Plan to Turn Blighted Houses into a New Source of Green Power for the Grid
A California nonprofit is retrofitting homes to make a "virtual power plant" — and fighting gentrification at the same time.
Senate Approves Democrats' Sweeping Climate and Health Bill
The legislation would unlock billions in new grants for states and local governments. But some lament its lack of help on housing and other issues. It will next go to the House.
New 5-State Pilot Will Link Low-Income Households to Solar Power
Households could see electricity bill savings from the program in the 10% to 50% range, according the Biden administration.
A Key US Energy Efficiency Program Has a Major Flaw. Pennsylvania Is Trying to Fix It
Homes are rejected for efficiency upgrades because they need repairs. Many owners can't afford them.
The Rising Partisan Discord Over the Infrastructure Law
Republicans are clashing with the Biden administration over the rollout of the $1.2 trillion package, including on priorities like getting more electric vehicles on the road.
Energy-Producing States Lag in Latest Economic Numbers
Energy companies, short of workers, aren’t ready to increase production.
85 Airports Awarded Nearly $1B for Terminal Improvements
The federal dollars will go to airports in metro and rural areas across the country and will help pay for a variety of upgrades.
Republicans Look to Reverse Biden’s Infrastructure Permitting Changes
They’re raising concerns that reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act will slow down projects, now that the Biden administration has scrapped a Trump-era rules rewrite.
The Legal Clash Over a City’s Landmark Natural Gas Ban
Since Berkeley, California prohibited gas connections to most new buildings, dozens of cities have followed suit with similar policies. Now, a federal appeals court will decide whether the local statute is allowed under federal law.
How to Draft Effective Energy-Efficient Building Policies
A new report offers recommendations to governments about better design and implementation of these policies and the program evaluations.
Can My Electric Car Power My House?
Bidirectional charging is the next big stage for electric vehicles. But storing power in your car and sending it back to your house involves more than flipping a switch.
War in Ukraine, Soaring Gas Prices Shatter Consensus on Electric Vehicle Rollout
Republicans are raising concerns about energy security and reliance on Russia and China, as Democrats say the nation needs to press ahead transitioning away from gas-powered vehicles.
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