Bringing small modular solar to the masses
In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, Meghan Wood, co-founder of startup Raya Power, says modular solar power systems will revolutionize energy access.
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What I’m reading: Trump targets DOE's national labs, heat pumps can replace your AC, LNG exports and your utility bill, and more
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Here's how to accelerate U.S. heat pump sales
In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships’ Dave Lis describes what it will take to get heat pumps into the millions of U.S. buildings that need them.
A glimpse of the future of aviation
On the sidelines of the Biggest Little Air Show in San Carlos, California, Quitting Carbon got an up-close look at the B23 Energic all-electric plane.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
What I’m reading: A game-changing electric truck, bottlenecks for global grid expansion, Trump targets home energy assistance, and more
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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?
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What I’m reading: States lag on energy efficiency, record U.S. clean energy deployment, tax credit uncertainty, 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 weekend, here is another roundup of highlights from some of what I've been reading. Enjoy! States lagging on energy efficiency: Far too many
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Why you should feel a little less guilty about flying
At a forum last week in Sacramento, stakeholders from government, industry, and academia made it clear that progress is well underway to curb climate pollution from the aviation sector.
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The next frontier for an energy transition pioneer: bidirectional EV charging
Enlisting your EV for double duty as a battery that can power your home when the grid goes down is part of the new climate reality, argues climate advocate Justin Guay.
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Musk’s DOGE ‘wrecking ball’ could topple Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ agenda
The General Services Administration wants to shutter more than 2 million square feet of Department of Interior office space. Who will be left to help Trump achieve “energy dominance”?
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What I’m reading: Even more savings from LEDs, Trump's EV purge, solar and batteries displacing gas in California, 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. Because we journalists learn about so many more interesting and notable developments each day than we have time to write about them in stories, here is another roundup
Commentary
Wake up California, Trump is coming for your offshore wind industry
The California officials who spoke last Friday at a symposium on ports and offshore wind barely mentioned the biggest threat to the industry: President Donald Trump.
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Here’s how Colorado is requiring gas utilities to reduce their emissions
Regulators just approved a landmark Clean Heat Plan for Colorado’s second-largest gas utility.
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What I’m reading: Trump kills the Green Proving Ground, uncertainty reigns on federal clean energy funding, 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 holiday weekend, here is another roundup of highlights from what I've been reading – and listening to. Enjoy! Trump kills GSA’s Green