Climate advocates in the Colorado city, eager to accelerate the push for clean energy, are divided over whether to cut a deal or continue a complex process to form their own utility. A decade ago, Boulder, Colorado, set out to create its own municipal utility in hopes of accelerating its push to cut emissions. It has been a difficult path. Xcel Energy, the investor-owned … [Read more...] about As costs rack up in Boulder’s push to split with Xcel, voters to have the final say
‘Streets are for people’: Boston reflects on the role of roadways after COVID-19
Michael Dwyer / Associated Press Tables line a closed off street outside Boston's Fenway Park before an opening day baseball game between the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles in July. Quick changes in response to the coronavirus outbreak are changing thinking about how public streets are used. The coronavirus pandemic has prompted communities throughout greater … [Read more...] about ‘Streets are for people’: Boston reflects on the role of roadways after COVID-19
Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract
Jimmy Davidson / Courtesy / Appalachian Voices A worker installs solar panels in Dungannon, Virginia. Schools and governments in Southwest Virginia want solar policy to match new state law. School districts in Virginia’s historic coal country aren’t teaching just their students this academic year. They have realized that if they don’t offer lessons in … [Read more...] about Appalachian schools seek solar reforms as region renegotiates utility contract
Vermont wants to help low-income residents buy fuel-efficient cars
A pandemic-delayed incentive program offers rebates on fuel-efficient vehicles, but it’s been a tough sell so far. A new initiative to help lower-income Vermonters buy fuel-efficient cars has faced challenges getting into gear during the pandemic. The MileageSmart pilot program was passed as part of Vermont’s 2019 transportation legislation and has been … [Read more...] about Vermont wants to help low-income residents buy fuel-efficient cars
Columbus aggregation initiative aims to procure clean energy for city ratepayers
Ballot Issue 1 could lower the Ohio capital city’s greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a fifth, according to supporters. Columbus, Ohio, voters are deciding this election whether to let city government seek out and collectively bid for renewable electricity on their behalf. Ballot Issue 1 would create Ohio’s largest community aggregation program. In states where … [Read more...] about Columbus aggregation initiative aims to procure clean energy for city ratepayers