Cities Look to Natural Gas Bans to Curb Carbon Emissions
Brookline, Mass., recently became the first New England town to ban natural gas hookups in new construction
Stories by Benjamin Storrow
Massachusetts Tops Energy Efficiency Rankings, but Other States Close In
Climate initiatives improve some states’ rankings as others fall behind
Utilities’ Big Promises on CO2 Questioned by Analysts
Though coal is declining as a power source, it is often being replaced by natural gas, another fossil fuel
And Now the Really Big Coal Plants Begin to Close
Old, small plants were the early retirees, but several of the biggest U.S. coal burners—and CO2 emitters—will be shuttered by year’s end
Giant Turbines Propel Boom in Wind Energy
Technological advances mean the wind industry may only see a small slowdown when tax credits end
New York Has a Climate Plan—Now It Has to Follow Through
Major changes to electricity systems, transportation and other sectors are needed to meet ambitious greenhouse gas targets
Major U.S. Offshore Wind Projects Still Face Hurdles
Northeastern states need the power source to meet renewable energy targets
As Temperatures Soar During Heat Wave, So Will CO2
Greenhouse gas emissions will spike as grid operators fire up more power plants
Proposed Energy Efficiency Rules Could Slow Emissions Reductions
More efficient appliances and stricter building codes have driven significant declines in U.S. emissions to date
Hopes for Cutting Carbon Do Not Yet Match Reality
Prices on carbon are not strict enough to make significant dents in emissions
As Renewable Energy Subsidies Expire, Experts Advocate Tax Credits
The credits could target all low-carbon electricity generation instead of solely wind and solar
2019 Power-Sector Trends Point to a Continued Rise in U.S. Emissions
Growth in natural gas could offset any reductions from the continued decline in coal-power generation
100 Percent Renewable Pledges Do Not Equal Carbon-Free Power
The intermittent nature of solar and wind energy mean companies may be underestimating emissions
Effort to Trade Gas for Hydropower in Northeast Meets Resistance
Some residents are concerned about environmental impacts from proposed transmission lines
Washington Aims to Decarbonize its Electricity Grid
It is the fourth state to pursue such a plan, with a couple others looking at following suit
Coal’s Days in Navajo Country Are Numbered
The Navajo Nation’s shift away from coal and toward renewables is a test case for a wider U.S. transition
States Target Potent Greenhouse Gases in Absence of Federal Action
The push to restrict hydrofluorocarbons is one of the clearest examples of states banding together on climate policy
Southwest States Make Large Strides on Renewable Energy Targets
New Mexico and Nevada are poised to enact far-reaching changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
An Arizona Utility Is Betting Big on Energy Storage
The shift underscores declining storage costs, but questions remain on whether the move will bring down emissions
A “Green New Deal” Is Already Taking Shape at the State Level
Several states are working to decarbonize their electric sectors with options from solar power to nuclear energy
