The projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition.

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Dear readers, I launched Quitting Carbon last year with a simple goal: provide context on the projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition. There is no shortage of sites to go to for news, to scroll through headlines. But you won’t understand what is going on in the

What I’m reading: SoCal regulators vote on landmark zero-emission appliance rules, renewable energy is a competitive advantage, offshore wind's added value, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. The purpose of these bi-weekly roundups is for me to share highlights from what I read every day in my work reporting on and analyzing the energy transition.

Trump’s war on universities could set back U.S. energy innovation for decades

The Trump administration’s all-out assault on U.S. universities and research institutions is a warning for the world’s top scientists: You’re not welcome here.

What I’m reading: Gas stoves increase cancer risk, California new construction going all-electric, balcony solar coming to the U.S., and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Ahead of the long Memorial Day weekend, here is another roundup of highlights from what I've been reading. Thanks, as ever, for reading and subscribing. Gas

Chris Wright is allowing the Department of Energy to be dismantled before his eyes

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls himself “a science geek, turned tech nerd, turned lifelong energy entrepreneur.” Why is he standing by as DOGE and the White House destroy his department?

Is it time to repower the first wave of large solar projects?

Repowering is well established in the onshore wind business. Is it time to repower solar projects, too?

What I’m reading: Trump's guarantee for fossil fuel projects, UK solar home mandate, world's largest electric ferry, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. In my last roundup, I mentioned I was heading to the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) annual conference in Tempe, Arizona. I have a short dispatch from the

The tribal-led push to build clean energy projects in Indian Country

In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, Tanksi Clairmont talks about the launch of Tribal Energy Alternatives and the organization’s plans to bring solar energy to tribes across the U.S.

What I’m reading: Benefits of regional transmission, Trump's assault on efficiency standards and offshore wind, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Coming next week, I'll publish a conversation with a leader in the push to develop clean energy projects on tribal lands. I'll also be

California is preparing to add marine energy to its power mix

Spurred by recent legislation, California regulators are planning for the day when wave and tidal energy projects join the grid.

What I’m reading: A game-changing electric truck, bottlenecks for global grid expansion, Trump targets home energy assistance, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. I have several stories in the works, including an update coming next week on the potential for developers to build marine energy projects offshore California. Until then, here

Trump’s war on energy efficiency will raise costs and hurt consumers

Voters returned Donald Trump to the White House largely because they were unhappy about the cost of living. So, why does Trump want us to pay more for energy?