Gordon Chibroski/Portland Portland Press Herald via Getty Images Owners of Mt. Abram Ski Area near Greenwood, Maine are installing over 800 solar electric panels to produce 70 percent of its electric needs. State officials and renewable developers say expanded transmission capacity will be needed to meet energy targets. A looming shortage of transmission capacity is … [Read more...] about Will transmission constraints hinder Maine’s clean energy transition?
Mold, asbestos may put Connecticut weatherization goal out of reach
National Institutes of Health Costly removal of mold and asbestos can be a barrier to updating home insulation. State leaders are looking for funding sources for remediation work that needs to happen before many energy efficiency upgrades can be completed. Lorenzo Wyatt owns a Connecticut energy-efficiency contracting business focused almost exclusively on low-income … [Read more...] about Mold, asbestos may put Connecticut weatherization goal out of reach
Commentary: Clean energy is good economic policy for Michigan
Chart House Energy A trainee with Chart House Energy installs solar panels at an Opportunity Zone site in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Laura Sherman is the president of the Michigan Energy Innovation Business Council, a trade organization focused on improving the policy landscape for the advanced energy industry in Michigan. Last month Gov. Gretchen Whitmer set a goal for Michigan to … [Read more...] about Commentary: Clean energy is good economic policy for Michigan
Tight down-ballot races could decide North Carolina’s energy policy future
AP Photo/Gerry Broome Early voters wait to cast their ballots in Durham, N.C., on Oct. 15. The outcome in about a dozen competitive legislative races and the contest for Lt. Governor could tip the balance on climate and clean energy legislation in the state. North Carolina is widely considered pivotal to control of both the White House and the U.S. Senate. But these … [Read more...] about Tight down-ballot races could decide North Carolina’s energy policy future
In Illinois energy bill negotiations, equity is taking center stage
Scott Olson/Getty Images A worker repairs a wind turbine in 2018 near Dwight, Illinois. All three major coalitions pushing for new clean energy legislation are touting social justice as a priority but vary on their approaches and accountability. As the country continues to grapple with its historic and ongoing racial injustices, equity is seen as a driving factor in … [Read more...] about In Illinois energy bill negotiations, equity is taking center stage