We’ve reached a massive milestone in the global energy transition — the ability, right now, of renewable energy sources and energy storage to match or beat the price of power […]
Assessing Alternatives to Diesel Backup Power
Improved resilience has emerged as a top priority for the U.S. power grid. Efforts to mitigate wildfire risk in Northern California last year led to hundreds of thousands of electricity […]
Why States Need to Ban New Gas Hookups in Buildings
Fossil fuels, primarily gas, are a fixture in millions of American homes and businesses, but the building sector’s climate impact hasn’t received the same scrutiny as coal and gas in […]
Cities banning gas in new homes because of climate change
A growing number of U.S. cities are taking a stand against gas stoves, long-billed as a more convenient way to cook, because of their contribution to climate change. Since June, […]
San Jose to become largest US city to ban natural gas
Dive Brief: San Jose, CA Mayor Sam Liccardo and other city council members approved a proposal to prohibit natural gas infrastructure from being installed in many new residential buildings. The […]