Words matter: Climate messaging needs a reboot
By paying close attention to the vocabulary policymakers use to frame climate issues, they can more effectively build public support for climate mitigation.
States should invest in an ‘all of the above’ climate strategy
COMMENTARY | Rather than tinker around the edges of dealing with climate change, it is time for states to throw everything they have at the issue to stave off further—and permanent—damage.
Feds announce funds for renewable energy facility planning
State and local governments can apply for funds to support the complex decision-making processes around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting and permitting.
How local leaders are getting one hot county to cool down
From emissions reductions to cool roofs, Miami-Dade County is exploring how building efficiency plays a role in the growing heat crisis.
How latest building codes can save energy, cut emissions
Adopting updated energy building codes could help state and local governments improve energy efficiency, boost climate resilience and even save lives.
US power grid faces escalating cyber threats, infrastructure experts warn
The power grid is experiencing heightened threats from foreign adversaries and domestic extremist groups that can pose devastating consequences for the nation’s supply of electricity.
It’s time for buildings to stop using a third of US energy, some states say
A few states are front-runners in approving efficiency rules for new and old buildings.
Billions in federal funds to make buildings more energy efficient are in jeopardy
A measure passed by House Republicans would claw back money intended to revise building codes in effort to cut energy use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Offshore Wind in the Midwest? Some Great Lakes Leaders Think So.
The lakes have massive energy potential, but harnessing it will be a big challenge.
In Their Fight Against Big Oil, Cities Turn to Laws That Took Down Mobsters
The use of RICO laws could be the start of a new wave of climate lawsuits and a sign that cities and states are trying to learn from the successes and failures of the tobacco and opioid litigation movements.
LEDs Bring Energy Savings—and Light Pollution
As Washington, D.C., replaces existing streetlights with LEDs to save money and cut energy usage, it is running up against a problem—the streets are now too bright, and it’s impacting people and wildlife.
With Summer Coming Fast, Regulator Warns of Electric Reliability Issues
A huge share of the continent could be in for a summer of electricity shortages in the event of severe, long-lasting heat.
Billions in Loans and Grants to Make Multifamily Homes Energy Efficient
Incentives for green retrofitting often target individual homeowners. A new federal program will fund energy-efficient and climate-resilient upgrades in multifamily homes, which can improve the quality of life of historically underserved populations.
A Roadmap to Achieving 24/7 Carbon-Free Energy
COMMENTARY | A new clean energy procurement trend is gaining momentum in cities racing to meet ambitious climate goals. Here’s how 24/7 carbon-free energy works, how local governments can get started on this approach and where they can look for support.
New York To Ban Fossil Fuels in New Buildings. 23 States Have Forbidden Such Bans.
A partisan rift is widening as states clash over electrification of buildings.
How Regions Can Pivot From Carbon- to Tech-based Economies
Shifting a regional economy is a long-term commitment that requires data-based strategies, economic and racial inclusion and significant, sustained investment in education, a recent report says.
Report: Laid Off Fossil Fuel Workers Need Support
COMMENTARY | As the energy landscape shifts toward renewables, a survey of laid off fossil fuel workers documents the challenges they face.
First Natural Gas Ban in the US Just Got Shot Down
A federal court overturned Berkeley, California's precedent-setting measure for new buildings, putting in jeopardy scores of similar rules.
A Tax Break on Clean Energy Projects Is Coming to Coal and Oil Towns
The Biden administration wants to give the fossil fuel "energy communities" of coal country and beyond an economic boost.
Biden Administration Moves to Lower Toxins Released by Coal Plants
The new standards would limit the amount of mercury and other toxins that plants could release.
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