Quitting Carbon's most popular stories of 2025

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Readers of this newsletter are scattered all over the world. Many of you work in the energy and climate space. Others of you are just eager to keep up on developments in the energy transition.

Of the dozens of stories published here last year, which ones most captured the attention of this eclectic, global readership?

Here were your favorite stories of 2025:

10) 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. (April 10)

9) 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 (and my friend) Justin Guay. (March 12)

8) This solution could unlock full electrification in millions of homes

Redwood Energy and NeoCharge recently demonstrated a "Watt Diet" electrification solution that avoids the need for expensive electrical upgrades in existing homes. (January 8)

7) Trump has declared war on wind and solar power. It’s time for the industries to fight back.

Wind and solar are the cheapest power sources being added to the grid. But now under attack during Trump 2.0, the industries must build political power to preserve their future. (August 29)

6) Portland brings zero-emission delivery to its downtown

A six-month pilot project completed earlier this year showcased the potential of zero-emission, last-mile delivery in a 16-block area of downtown Portland, Oregon. (October 24)

5) I now live in an all-electric home. You can, too.

With the installation of an induction cooktop, I was able to shut off the fossil gas supplied to my 17-year-old home in Northern California. Here's how I did it. (July 28)

4) 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. (April 23)

3) 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. (July 11)

2) Here’s how California plans to start pruning its fossil gas network

In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, the Building Decarbonization Coalition’s Beckie Menten gives an update on the rollout of SB 1221, landmark legislation that authorizes 30 neighborhood decarbonization pilots across California. (February 11)

1) 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? (September 12)

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I look forward to sharing more stories on the projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition in 2026. Thank you, as ever, for reading.

With gratitude,

Justin