The federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) is under review by state and federal authorities.
research
For women on Antarctic trip, a chance to reshape climate research and more
The expedition, which concluded Dec. 10, was the largest-ever delegation of women to the frozen continent.
pollution
Study: Black, low-income Americans face highest risk from power plant pollution
Academic researchers found racial and economic disparities in the distribution of fine particle pollution.
efficiency
Chicago’s Blacks in Green promotes energy efficiency in ‘looked over’ areas
A partnership with utility ComEd has helped Blacks in Green expand its mission with a community gathering space it calls the Green Living Room.
politics
Report links utilities’ charitable giving to organizations’ political support
A watchdog group shows a pattern of electric utilities supporting charities whose leaders in turn back bills or agency action favorable to companies.
Colorado
How much should Colorado customers pay for Xcel’s clean energy transition?
A case before state utility commissioners foreshadows what’s likely to be an ongoing debate as the utility cuts carbon.