Growing power demand could keep fossil fuels afloat
GRID: Utilities forecast growing near-term power demand amid the construction of data centers, electric vehicle factories and other power-hungry facilities, which could jeopardize the shutdown of...
View ArticleStudy: Gas flaring causes 2 premature deaths each day
EMISSIONS: Flaring and venting of natural gas in the U.S. is causes about two premature deaths each day and costs the economy about $7.4 billion annually in lost work time and other health effects, a...
View ArticleWeakened EPA emissions rule would still advance EVs
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: The U.S. EPA releases its Clean Cars rule, which proposes a slower phase-in of strict tailpipe pollution limits than the agency suggested last year, but still sets up electric...
View ArticleMine-to-clean energy projects get $475 million
CLEAN ENERGY: The U.S. Energy Department announces $475 million for solar, storage and geothermal projects on current and former mine lands in five states: Arizona, Kentucky, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and...
View Article$6 billion for decarbonizing macaroni and cement
EMISSIONS: The U.S. Energy Department announces $6 billion for 33 industrial decarbonization projects, including electrification at Kraft Heinz facilities and a carbon capture and storage system at a...
View ArticleNext-gen geothermal could be perfect match for wind, solar
GEOTHERMAL: Geothermal power could help plug solar and wind power’s intermittency gaps, but experts say first scientists and developers need to unlock next-generation technologies that make it easier...
View ArticleBaltimore bridge collapse upends coal exports
COAL: The bridge collapse in Baltimore is blocking access to the U.S.’s second-largest port for coal exports and will likely disrupt the industry for at least six weeks. (E&E News) GRID: Power...
View ArticleWhy Biden keeps weakening his climate rules
POLITICS: The Biden administration’s pattern of proposing tougher climate and emissions rules than it ends up implementing are a side effect of President Biden’s re-election bid, observers say....
View ArticleNew rule aims to clean up trucking
TRANSPORTATION: The Biden administration announces a new rule that aims to ensure 25% of all new long-haul trucks and 40% of medium-duty trucks are zero-emission by 2032, earning praise from...
View ArticleInaccessible EV chargers leave disabled drivers behind
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Electric vehicle chargers are often inaccessible for people with disabilities, a growing problem as officials forecast millions more electric vehicles on roads in the coming years....
View ArticleGreen hydrogen innovators back a high bar for tax credits
HYDROGEN: While federally funded hydrogen hubs and other companies say limiting tax incentives to green hydrogen will hamstring the industry, others support strong rules ensuring producers use new...
View ArticleA blueprint for slashing building emissions
BUILDINGS: The U.S. Department of Energy rolls out a blueprint for slashing new building emissions, saying the optional standards aimed at cutting construction emissions and power use could save...
View Article‘First of its kind’ green lending network takes off
CLIMATE: The U.S. EPA selects eight nonprofits to administer $20 billion for climate resilience and emissions-reducing projects in low-income communities, creating what it calls a “first-of-its-kind...
View ArticleSEC pauses climate disclosure rule rollout
CLIMATE: The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pauses implementation of its rule requiring companies to disclose their climate-related risks, though it’ll keep defending the regulation from...
View ArticleHeat-trapping gases in atmosphere hit record levels
CLIMATE: NOAA released a report Friday showing levels of carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere reached historic highs last year, with one scientist saying the methane spike in particular...
View ArticleEPA may strengthen power plant emissions rules
OIL & GAS: The U.S. EPA is reportedly considering tougher emissions rules for new gas power plants ahead of their expected final release this month — a contrast with other Biden administration...
View ArticleNext-gen heat pumps could save billions
ELECTRIFICATION: A new Department of Energy program aims to help manufacturers develop next-generation heat pumps that can replace large buildings’ rooftop heating and cooling systems and save U.S....
View ArticleEPA may give power plants more time to add carbon capture
EMISSIONS: U.S. EPA officials are reportedly mulling changes to a landmark power plant emissions rule first proposed a year ago and will likely give utilities more time to add carbon capture equipment...
View ArticleClean energy on federal land hits a permitting milestone
CLEAN ENERGY: The U.S. Interior Department finalizes a rule that will cut fees as much as 80% for solar and wind projects on federal land as it celebrates a milestone of permitting more than 25 GW of...
View ArticleHow Amazon accelerated its EV and charger rollout
ELECTRIC VEHICLES: Amazon has installed more than 17,000 electric vehicle chargers at its warehouses over the last two years, making it the biggest U.S. private charging operator as it easily...
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