renewable energy Archives

Ohio Energy Scandal ‘Vindicates’ Renewables Advocates

Julie GrantAugust 7, 2020

An alleged bribery scheme at the highest levels of Ohio politics benefitted nuclear and coal plants. Renewable energy companies say the deck has been stacked against them for years.

EnergyPolitics

Plan to ‘Reimagine Appalachia’ Touts Jobs, Justice and Sustainability for the Ohio Valley

Brittany PattersonJuly 29, 2020

A coalition wants a new vision built on natural resources and well-paying jobs, while addressing climate change and racial injustice.

Climate ChangeCultureEconomyRecreation

Green Stimulus Proposal Calls for Departure from Legislative Business as Usual

Rachel McDevittJuly 29, 2020

PennFuture calls for supporting nature-based tourism, agriculture and renewable energy and creating a modern-day Civilian Conservation Corps.

CoronavirusEconomy

Great Lakes Offshore Wind Project Calls Ohio Approval a ‘Poison Pill’

Julie GrantMay 29, 2020

The first-ever offshore wind project in the Great Lakes was approved, but would have to shut down at night for 8 months of the year.

Climate ChangeEnergyWildlife

Green Energy Industry Slowed by COVID-19, But It Should Bounce Back

Anne DanahyMay 12, 2020

Energy companies work to ensure hospitals are ready to respond. Meanwhile, the solar industry has been hit hard.

CoronavirusEconomyEnergy

Native American Leaders Turn to Solar to Power Their Communities

Andy KubisNovember 1, 2019

Indigenous communities are using the power of the sun to transition away from fossil fuels and fight pipeline construction.

CultureEnergyEnvironmental JusticeYour Environment Update

“Superpower” Book Highlights Struggle to Increase Renewable Energy on the Grid

Kara HolsoppleAugust 2, 2019

Getting wind power from places that can generate lots of it, to places that need energy proved to be a big obstacle for one pioneer.

EnergyYour Environment Update

Calls for new leader of PJM Interconnection to focus on clean energy

Marie CusickJuly 31, 2019

Two-thirds of the power on PJM's grid which serves 65 million people come from fossil fuels. Cities and attorney generals are calling for a priority on climate change.

Climate ChangeEnergy

Refinery’s closure sparks calls for a ‘just transition’ in Philadelphia’

Emily PontecorvoJuly 22, 2019

Some say a just transition is not just about securing help for workers, but the shift to renewable energy can be a driver for redistributing wealth and power in society.

EconomyEnergyEnvironmental Justice