© Matthew Pickett / Loudvalley.com / Courtesy photo Maury Johnson walks his property in Monroe County, West Virginia. The Appalachian Trail Conservancy expected scrutiny for accepting a $19.5 million gift from the pipeline’s developer but believes time will show it was the right decision. Maury Johnson has been tangling with a long, skinny, unwelcome intruder … [Read more...] about ‘Less-than-ideal bedfellows’: Mountain Valley Pipeline payout prompts criticism
N.H. offshore wind panel looks to catch up, collaborate with its neighbors
Ionna22 / Wikimedia Commons The Block Island wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island was the nation's first offshore wind project. As politics and the pandemic stall offshore wind permitting and planning, New Hampshire sees a window of opportunity to bring its plans for the industry into focus. Offshore wind advocates in New Hampshire are hopeful that a new commission can … [Read more...] about N.H. offshore wind panel looks to catch up, collaborate with its neighbors
Commentary: Smart grid design, intelligent analytics can help prevent blackouts
Suzanne Hunt is president of Hunt Green LLC, and co-owner of Hunt Country Vineyards. Ken Westrick is the founder and CEO of Climatics. Jigar Shah is co-founder and president of Generate Capital. This summer California suffered crippling blackouts. Many Californians were left without power at a time they were facing the dual deadly threats of wildfires and COVID-19. The exact … [Read more...] about Commentary: Smart grid design, intelligent analytics can help prevent blackouts
What can be done to reduce influence of dark money on Ohio energy policy?
Brian Solis / Flickr / Creative Commons The Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Any changes in the wake of the alleged $60 million Householder conspiracy will ultimately depend on voters, advocates say. 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 … [Read more...] about What can be done to reduce influence of dark money on Ohio energy policy?
Massachusetts seeks solutions to expand access to energy efficiency dollars
Kenneth C. Zirkel / Wikimedia Commons In Fall River, Massachusetts, where 65% of homes are renter-occupied and the median income is about half the statewide average, just 13% of residents have taken advantage of energy efficiency services. A recent report shows that renters, lower-income residents and non-English speakers are less likely to benefit from the state’s … [Read more...] about Massachusetts seeks solutions to expand access to energy efficiency dollars