The order comes as newly released documents point to a larger role on legislative matters for the former utilities commission chair. This article provided by Eye on Ohio, the nonprofit, nonpartisan Ohio Center for Journalism, in partnership with the nonprofit Energy News Network. Please join our free mailing list or the mailing list for the Energy New Network as this helps us … [Read more...] about FirstEnergy faces another audit as advocates and others press for broader investigations
Boston zoning change would require net-zero emissions from new buildings
Edward Faulkner / Flickr / Creative Commons Boston, seen here at sunset from the Longfellow Bridge, is approaching its climate goals through the zoning process with an initiative to require large new buildings to offset their carbon emissions. The initiative is among the most aggressive of existing or proposed strategies to cut energy consumption in buildings, which are … [Read more...] about Boston zoning change would require net-zero emissions from new buildings
Midwest group works to fill alternative fuel station gaps along Interstate 94
The federally funded Michigan-to-Montana Alternative Fuel Corridor has coordinated electric vehicle charging and compressed natural gas fueling stations along the corridor. The thought of a road trip on Interstate 94 a few years ago in anything other than a gasoline-fueled car would have left most drivers with an understandable case of range anxiety. Charging stations and … [Read more...] about Midwest group works to fill alternative fuel station gaps along Interstate 94
Funding challenges limit minority-owned businesses’ access to energy efficiency
The legacy of systemic racism means many companies still start from behind when competing for financing. Securing capital is a big challenge for many Black- and other minority-owned businesses. Whether through outright discrimination or more subtle bias, many companies face a disadvantage in a financial world where personal relationships can make or break a … [Read more...] about Funding challenges limit minority-owned businesses’ access to energy efficiency
Energy News Network year in review: stories of hope and resilience in 2020
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota courtesy photo; Jimmy Davidson, Appalachian Voices; Gotham Greens courtesy photo Clockwise from top left: The first of 12 solar projects planned for the Red Lake Reservation sits atop the Red Lake Government Center; a worker installs solar panels in Dungannon, Virginia; the Gotham Greens greenhouse is one of several environmentally friendly … [Read more...] about Energy News Network year in review: stories of hope and resilience in 2020