Michael Tuszynski / Creative Commons Homes in newer, planned communities often have ideal conditions for solar panels, but some homeowners associations prevent residents from installing them. Minnesota homeowners and solar groups are backing a bill to prohibit HOAs from banning rooftop solar panels. Jonathan Edmonson had plans to put a 16-kilowatt solar array on the roof of … [Read more...] about Homeowners associations still a barrier for some would-be solar customers
Commentary: With open standards, U.S. can build EV charging infrastructure faster
Megha Lakhchaura is director of policy and utility programs for EVBox North America, part of EVBox Group, which provides flexible and scalable electric vehicle charging solutions that ensure electric mobility is accessible to everyone. Creating a cleaner transportation system, where everyday driving is fully electric and emission-free, is a goal that many of us in the EV … [Read more...] about Commentary: With open standards, U.S. can build EV charging infrastructure faster
Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
Alex Lázaro / Creative Commons Proponents say burning wood for heat is more efficient than doing so for electricity. Congress included the new tax credit in December’s COVID-19 stimulus bill, offering 26% off the cost of installing high-efficiency wood boilers. New England’s wood heat industry is hoping a new tax credit and marketing campaign can convince … [Read more...] about Wood heat tax credit gives New England industry ‘something to rally around’
State energy plans show how process can match final product in impact
Capitolist / Wikimedia Commons The Nebraska legislative chamber at the State Capitol in Lincoln. State lawmakers here and in Kansas are weighing whether to draft state energy or climate plans. The experience in Iowa and Missouri shows how drafting an energy plan can help shape a state’s energy direction, even if policymakers don’t always follow it. As legislators … [Read more...] about State energy plans show how process can match final product in impact
Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines
Andreana Madera-Martorell / Courtesy Geologist Andreana Madera-Martorell takes measurements at an existing groundwater well near the mine she studied, with help from Nora Sullivan, environmental specialist at Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs. The research at Ohio University could help transform old fossil fuel sites into clean energy assets, … [Read more...] about Ohio geologists study potential for geothermal in abandoned coal mines