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Five years ago, the leaders of our town energy committees came together to establish an all-Island energy committee to address the climate crisis. Focused on joint projects and sharing of best practices in furthering energy sustainability and resilience for our threatened Island home, this group, the Vineyard Sustainable Energy Committee, remains a key element of […]

Bermuda’s $22 million revenue loss in aircraft registry receipts as a result of the withdrawal of Russian aircraft certification business, can be covered by better than expected tourism receipts, a ra...

Advocates are contending North Carolina state agencies are not doing enough to slow down the devastating impacts of climate change. Last year Gov. Roy Cooper signed an energy bill into law, which calls on the states utilities commission to develop a carbon plan for the state to reduce carbon dioxide emissions to 70% below 2005 levels by 2030, and be carbon-free by 2050. ...

In a position long held by a Republican, a departing incumbent and redistricting means Oregon House District 19 could flip to the Democrats.

Arizona consumers are contesting a proposed $90 million Southwest Gas rate increase that analysts say would only benefit future - but not current - customers. Its application to the Arizona Corporation Commission seeks to raise rates for natural gas customers by 11.5% to pay for increased profits, fund carbon offsets to reduce greenhouse gases, recover trade association dues, and recoup late-payment charges waived during the pandemic. Keriann Conroy, research associate with the watchdog grou...

Georgia Power is reducing its reliance on coal by phasing out several coal-fired units. However, clean-energy advocates say the company should dispose of all its waste correctly and not pawn the cost of cleanup on ratepayers. After years of pressure from concerned community members and clean-energy advocates, Georgia Power has been following a national trend by retiring some of its coal-fired power plants, the latest is Plant Wansley near Carrollton. ...

In a position long held by a Republican, a departing incumbent and redistricting means Oregon House District 19 could flip to the Democrats.

Washington state is considering a cleaner future for its buildings. The Washington State Building Code Council is holding public hearings, including one today in Yakima, on changes to the State Residential Energy Code that would move toward better energy efficiency and electric-run appliances in new residential buildings. Eric Pravitz is director of real estate development for Homestead Community Land Trust, which is headquartered in Seattle and provides affordable homeownership for first-time...

Grace Rink, who does the job for the city of Denver using a taxpayer-supported fund specifically for climate action, explains why it’s vital.

Denver City Council approved on first reading a new pay-as-you-throw waste services proposal in a split 11-2 vote. It will hold a one-hour courtesy public hearing on the proposal at