Energy Policy
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Environmental advocates call on Newsom to sign 'make polluters pay' bills
Groups concerned about pollution and climate change are asking Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign a trio of bills dubbed the "make polluters pay" package…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Tri-State to lower customer energy costs by $400 million over 20 years
Colorado's second-largest electricity provider, the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, projects new federal clean energy funding will …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
EV charging stations coming to NW Arkansas
The Ozark Regional Transit Authority will use a $14.9 million federal grant to build electric vehicle charging stations around northwest Arkansas…
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
An under-the-radar profession could use a helping hand
September is Workforce Development Month and North Dakota offices managing energy assistance programs hope people in need of a fresh career start will…
Monday, September 16, 2024
As climate change ramps up, energy efficiency helps OR schools save money
Oregon students are back in the classroom, but their classrooms might not be as energy efficient or climate resilient as they should be. As the …
Monday, September 16, 2024
VA sees more school districts shift to clean buses
Virginia kids are heading back to school in a more environmentally friendly way. School districts and counties statewide are making the switch to …
Federal funding drives PA's increase in electric school buses
Many Pennsylvania students now ride electric buses to school. Some $900 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program …
IL residents can benefit from merging of solar and AI
By Kari Lydersen for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pu…
Iowa releases 'Condition of the State' report on clean energy goals
Alternative energy advocates say Iowa is making significant progress on reaching its green power goals by 2035. The state has become a national …
EPA awards climate grant to CT tribal nation
The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation has been awarded a grant to cut climate pollution. It is part of the Environmental Protection Agency's Climate …
Innovative construction projects address short-term, long-term IL energy needs
By Audrey Henderson for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network…
Critics: Gov. Hochul slacking on meeting 2030 climate goals
Environmental critics feel New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is not doing enough to meet the state's 2030 climate goals. The concerns come after Hochul …