Minnesota
St. Paul climate plan looks past clean power to challenge of transportation
Xcel Energy has already pledged to go carbon-free, allowing the city’s plan to focus on other areas to reduce emissions.
natural gas
Appalachian gas storage hub seeks federal clean energy loan guarantee
Several environmental groups are considering legal options if the Trump administration approves $1.9 billion in taxpayer-backed guarantee.
Massachusetts
Can batteries reduce emissions? It depends on the grid
Energy storage has clear benefits, but its impact on greenhouse gas emissions isn’t fully clear.
efficiency
Clean energy engineering experts share blueprints for zero-emission buildings
Both new construction and retrofits can move to net-zero greenhouse gases and save money, experts report.
RGGI
In Virginia, veto unlikely to end carbon cap fight between governor, Legislature
Even after an expected veto, Republicans in Virginia’s General Assembly will have leverage to shape RGGI effort.