Illinois Utilities to Invest $1.8B in Grid Upgrades, Raising Rates
December 21, 2024
Illinois utilities will invest over $1B in grid upgrades, causing higher rates. Plans cut by ICC aim to meet clean energy goals.
Renewables
SunTrain aims to deliver renewable energy via freight train batteries
December 15, 2024
Freight trains could transport renewable energy stored in batteries, bypassing grid bottlenecks, via SunTrain’s pilot.
Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Clean Energy in Energy Communities
December 13, 2024
The Inflation Reduction Act introduced federal tax incentives for projects in “Energy Communities,” boosting clean energy.
Transitioning Garfield County from Oil to Geothermal Energy
December 13, 2024
Levi Doty transitioned from oil and gas to geothermal, finding stability in a changing energy landscape in Colorado.
Prepared for Battle and Victory
December 12, 2024
Trump intensifies Arctic drilling plans as Sierra Club vows to fight for clean energy, jobs, and a livable planet.
Trump Administration’s Plan to Reform U.S. Energy and Climate Policies
December 8, 2024
“Base policies on reality, not myths. Trump and Vance aim to tackle energy, economic, and immigration issues post-Biden.”
Voltiris uses spectral filtering to electrify and decarbonize greenhouses
December 3, 2024
Voltiris uses spectral filtering to split sunlight, optimizing it for plant growth and converting unused light into solar energy.
COP29 Ends Amidst Criticism Over Loopholes and Disunity
November 22, 2024
Finance goals remain unmet, fossil-friendly language infiltrates drafts, and socioeconomic tensions persist at COP29.
US Climate Congress Shifts Stance at COP29
November 15, 2024
With a president-elect focused on dismantling climate gains, US allies at COP29 emphasize economics over morality.
Reflecting on the Future of Solar Energy in the Desert
November 12, 2024
“Can we balance clean energy with desert conservation? A solar project threatens 3,500 Joshua trees near Boron.”
Biden Needs to Take Immediate Action to Secure His Environmental Legacy
November 8, 2024
Here are three actions President Biden can take before leaving office to cement his environmental legacy: combat…
The Biden-Harris Administration Establishes a New National Marine Sanctuary off the California Coast
October 15, 2024
The Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary will protect marine biodiversity while honoring Indigenous heritage.