decarbonization
Critics say Rhode Island report overlooks potential of heat pumps
A consultant’s report on decarbonizing the heating sector emphasizes efficiency and renewables, but not heat pumps.
COVID-19
100% clean energy group launches, with eyes on coronavirus
State officials representing over a quarter of the country’s power sales announced a new coalition this week centered on 100% carbon-free targets.
Opinion
Commentary: California resource planning needs to step up to the challenge of decarbonizing the grid
To meet its clean energy goals, California needs to plan for statewide electricity resources holistically, writes Ed Smeloff of Vote Solar.
California
Offshore wind could save California $2 billion, report says
Offshore wind could help hold down costs for ratepayers as the state pursues its emissions goals, according to a new study commissioned by a company that hopes to build wind turbines off the coast.
Michigan
Praise, pushback for Michigan utilities’ divergent carbon-reduction plans
DTE’s strategy, clean energy advocates say, is “less ambitious” than Consumers’ “transformative” long-range plan.