Energy Policy
Monday, December 2, 2024
Nuclear energy proposal in NW 'distraction' from proven renewables
Interest in nuclear energy as a solution to "dirty" sources of power is growing, including a proposal in the Northwest. However, some critics say it …
Friday, November 29, 2024
CT, US take steps to mitigate methane emissions
By Seth Millstein for Sentient Climate.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Connecticut News Service reporting for the Sentient-Public News …
Despite lag in WI wind energy, potential is high for takeoff
Wisconsin ranks 26th in the nation for wind energy, generating far less than neighboring states. Wisconsin has about 900 megawatts of installed …
Grid operator's $14 billion in costs mean higher bills for WV residents
Major electric grid operator PJM Interconnection estimates it'll cost more than $14 billion to provide electricity for 2025-2026, up from $2.2 …
Researchers studying CT’s offshore wind possibilities
Connecticut is the subject of an offshore wind study which aims to identify supply chain opportunities for the state and the Northeast region…
Mpls. solar nonprofit proves patience brings results to low-income residents
By Frank Jossi for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Pub…
Advocates: PA's climate progress threatened by 2nd Trump presidency
A Pennsylvania group warned progress on environmental protections could be at risk under a second term for President-elect Donald Trump. The state's …
Supports available in OR to help with winter heating bills
La Niña is bringing a cooler, wetter winter to Oregon and likely driving up heating bills as systems work harder. This is the third year of …
Funding boosts 'green' projects in Meadville, PA
A small rural town in northwest Pennsylvania is using a combination of state and federal funds to implement "green" projects as part of its Climate Ac…
From Ohio to Azerbaijan: How COP29 could shape local farming
By Dawn Attride for Sentient.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Ohio News Connection reporting for the Sentient-Public News Service Collaboration …
Following solar news, is MN closer to reaching carbon-free goal?
Minnesota's solar energy outlook took a big step forward this week with a new project coming online, bringing the conversation back into focus about …
ME businesses boost apprenticeships to counter workforce shortage
State officials in Maine said they are working to expand the number of registered apprenticeship programs to help counter a persistent worker shortage…