Guest essay
We need to get fossil gas out of homes, for the climate and our health
Dr. Gaurab Basu electrified his home with incredible results. He believes that with the right policies in place, everyone can do it.
By Gaurab Basu .
Energy equity
Energy equity
Community solar expands access to clean energy, new study shows
Peer-reviewed research finds that community solar makes cheap renewable power available to more people, including those who live in rentals and multifamily buildings.
By Alison F. Takemura .
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Carbon-free buildings
These New York City apartments are affordable — and sustainable
Ultra-efficient high-rises and net-zero neighborhoods now in development could offer a blueprint for cities grappling with rising carbon emissions and dwindling affordable housing.By Maria Gallucci .
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Video
Video: NYC residents have cleaner air after ditching gas stoves
A pilot study at a public-housing complex in the Bronx found that air quality drastically improved in apartments that switched to electric induction stoves.By Maria Gallucci .
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Electrification
Rebates for home energy upgrades are coming soon. Here’s how to plan
A home-energy expert offers 5 to-dos for households eager to ditch their fossil-fuel appliances with help from the High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act.By Maria Gallucci .
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Solar
Community-solar industry shoots for 30GW by 2030
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and solar-power momentum in states, community-solar installations have potential to soar in the U.S., coalition says.By Alison F. Takemura .
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Solar
How to get solar to low-income families? Rhode Island has a new plan
Solar companies will partner with the state government to install and lease solar arrays with the aim of saving money for homeowners from the start.By Lisa Prevost .
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Energy equity
Pilot project brings rooftop solar to low-income households in Ohio
The initiative in Cleveland aims to find out how much money people can save with solar panels and bring solar to communities that haven’t previously had access.By Kathiann Kowalski .
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Solar
These California programs steer solar+batteries to low-income households
California's new solar policy leaves low-income families behind. Community energy providers, nonprofits and vendors have come up with some creative workarounds.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
How will low-income Californians access home solar and batteries?
Pending changes to net metering could put solar and batteries further out of reach for low-income households, renters, schools and churches, advocates warn.By Jeff St. John .
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Solar
Biden admin seeks $3B to fund rooftop solar+batteries in Puerto Rico
Geared toward low-income households, the federal funding could help avert future blackouts, but some question whether they'll ever see the money.By Brett Marsh .
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