Energy News Network https://energynews.us/ Covering the transition to a clean energy economy Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:24:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://energynews.us/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-favicon-large-1-320x320.jpg Energy News Network https://energynews.us/ 32 32 153895404 With Duke Energy solar rebates expired, N.C. nonprofits look for new ways to bridge the gap https://energynews.us/2023/02/20/with-duke-energy-solar-rebates-expired-n-c-nonprofits-look-for-new-ways-to-bridge-the-gap/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:59:00 +0000 https://energynews.us/?p=2297728 A new solar array at Lumbee Regional Development Association. Pictured include Jordan Swett, left; James Hardin, fourth from left; and Laura Combs, right.

The Duke Energy program offered a cash-back option to religious institutions, schools, and other nonprofits that haven’t been able to directly claim clean energy tax credits. But the program sunset right as it was catching on.

With Duke Energy solar rebates expired, N.C. nonprofits look for new ways to bridge the gap is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.

]]> 2297728 Despite national goals, agricultural greenhouse gas emissions continue unchecked https://energynews.us/2023/02/16/despite-national-goals-agricultural-greenhouse-gas-emissions-continue-unchecked/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 00:14:00 +0000 https://energynews.us/?p=2297672 A dump truck carries feed along a dirt road lines with snow

While nationwide emissions from energy and other sectors have fallen in recent decades, those from agriculture — especially livestock and corn — have grown.

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]]> 2297672 Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting https://energynews.us/2023/02/15/across-the-country-a-big-backlash-to-new-renewables-is-mounting/ Thu, 16 Feb 2023 00:57:18 +0000 https://energynews.us/?p=2297612

Climate goals and tax incentives are encouraging renewable energy development, sparking battles over loss of habitat and farmland and other concerns.

Across the country, a big backlash to new renewables is mounting is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.

]]> 2297612 Complex energy legislation puts burden on Virginia’s part-time lawmakers https://energynews.us/2023/02/14/complex-energy-legislation-puts-burden-on-virginias-part-time-lawmakers/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:59:00 +0000 https://energynews.us/?p=2297542 The Virginia Statehouse in Richmond.

As sprawling utility legislation becomes a perennial feature in Virginia’s statehouse, lawmakers are considering plans to revive a state commission that would help vet and analyze bills related to electric utilities.

Complex energy legislation puts burden on Virginia’s part-time lawmakers is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.

]]> 2297542 Electric boats are coming. Will Maine have mechanics to service them? https://energynews.us/2023/02/13/electric-boats-are-coming-will-maine-have-mechanics-to-service-them/ Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:59:00 +0000 https://energynews.us/?p=2297475 An icy waterfront with yellow-accented boats in Portland, Maine.

A regional nonprofit has partnered with educators on a three-part training course to help prepare technicians to work on electric boats.

Electric boats are coming. Will Maine have mechanics to service them? is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.

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