Climate laws boost Chicago efforts on equitable shift to electric transportation
Illinois’ 2021 Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and the new federal Inflation Reduction Act are providing momentum for community-based environmental justice projects, including an ongoing Chicago electric vehicle charging pilot.
Maine weatherization contractors race to hire and expand as demand booms
Contractors registered with Efficiency Maine are on pace to insulate twice as many houses this year as last, with wait times now close to three months. State incentives and soaring oil prices are driving the surge in demand.
After legal win, Lake Erie offshore wind project backers look to reboot progress
Ohio’s highest court finally approved the permit for LEEDCo’s Icebreaker project, but delays now require major regrouping.
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