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

What I’m reading: Big batteries are transforming the grid, GAO warns on clean energy staffing cuts, research roundup, and more

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Congress rejected Trump’s spending plans. Making sure its own budget is spent is the next challenge.

Congress largely ignored the White House’s budget, maintaining funding for important energy programs this year. But are agencies adequately staffed to get the money out the door, and will Russell Vought allow the money to be spent?

What I’m reading: California offshore wind ports funding, repowering solar farms with batteries, electric aviation update, a shortcut to electrify existing homes, and more

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Here’s how California plans to reduce emissions from aviation in the Golden State

An early look at draft policies that could be brought to the California Air Resources Board in 2027 to reduce emissions from the aviation industry in the state.

What I’m reading: UK unveils Warm Homes Plan, U.S. and global transit expansion, research roundup, and more

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The Trump administration just laundered its bogus energy affordability talking points through Politico’s White House team

Despite extensive evidence to the contrary, the White House wants us to think it cares about energy affordability. Based on the Trump administration's actions over the past year, don’t believe the spin.

What I’m reading: China's EV dominance, fast-tracking heat pumps and plug-in solar in California, research roundup, and more

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Quitting Carbon's most popular stories of 2025

Curious to know what most captured the attention of Quitting Carbon's readers in 2025? Here were the top 10 most-read stories of the year.

What I’m reading: From crops to solar, Germany's heating transition, an innovative climate solution for renters, and more

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End-of-year special offer: Get one year of Quitting Carbon at a 25% discount

Dear readers, I launched Quitting Carbon a little more than a year ago with a simple goal: provide context on the projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition. There is no shortage of sites to visit for news, to scroll through headlines. But finding journalism you can trust, gathered

California wants to accelerate the shift to zero-emission equipment at its ports

Zero-emission cargo-handling equipment is entering the market, but California regulators say additional policies and programs are needed to decarbonize the sector.

What I’m reading: Lowering taxes to electrify industrial heat, high-speed rail update, electric ferries, and Trump slashes energy efficiency programs

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Welcome back to another recap of highlights from what I’ve been reading. Enjoy the weekend. And thanks, as always, for reading. Tweaking taxes to incentivize electrification of