For a just transition to green energy, tribes need more than money; in the case of Indigenous peoples, there also needs to be a variety of support and cultural understanding. grist.org/equity/tribes-…

Better heat pumps for commercial buildings are coming soon: The U.S. Department of Energy is convening manufacturers and customers like IKEA and Amazon to get next-gen heat pumps ready for commercial rooftops by 2027. canarymedia.com/articles/heat-…

Our friends at @SpeedandScale just published a progress report on the world's push toward net-zero. See how far we've come and how far we still have to go to address the climate crisis. speedandscale.com/tracker/

'This #EarthDay , let's celebrate the potential of offshore wind.' Read more from EF's own Eugenia Gibbons: ef.org/2022/04/22/thi…

Widely available incentives make heat pumps a more affordable heating system than most fossil fuels. canarymedia.com/articles/heat-…

In Chicago, one neighborhood is fighting gentrification and climate change at the same time. #environmentalequity grist.org/buildings/one-…

Building decarbonization goes beyond energy efficiency; other pathways like electrification, clean power, and building grid integration can help building owners and operators cut emissions, according to the U.S. Green Building Council. utilitydive.com/news/building-…

The number of large coal-burning power plants in Wisconsin has been cut nearly in half over the last two decades, and three more are expected to come offline by 2026. One former site is now a student center: wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

Illinois is an early participant in a federal program that uses new software to extend community solar to more low-income subscribers. pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/04/08/fed…

Solar generated more electricity than coal in Texas for the first time last month, providing more than 10% of the state’s electricity. ieefa.org/resources/texa…

Learn more about how EF and our partners McKinney Family Foundation and Herbert Simon Family Foundation are committed to ensuring Indiana continues its positive progress toward a clean and equitable energy future in a new blog: ef.org/2024/02/07/wor…

The first all-electric tugboat in the U.S. is about to launch at the Port of San Diego, marking an important early step toward slashing diesel pollution from America's ports. canarymedia.com/articles/sea-t…

How solar manufacturers can leverage clean energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act: utilitydive.com/news/what-ira-…

Solar and wind power have surged wildly in the U.S. over the past decade: Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on renewables, but more needs to be done to meet climate goals, according to a recent report. canarymedia.com/articles/clean…

A new commercial heat pump accelerator program aims to halve greenhouse gas emissions and save U.S. businesses $5 billion annually compared with natural gas-fueled heat pumps, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. utilitydive.com/news/rooftop-h…

“Today, I can see how offshore wind offers a future to working class people—not only the future of jobs, but their future of having a cleaner environment.' Learn more about New Jersey Resource Project, an EF grantee, and their work to support offshore wind ef.org/story/advancin…

How big-box stores and schools can help marginalized communities go solar: Installing solar arrays on commercial and public buildings could bring renewable energy to two-thirds of the nation's disadvantaged neighborhoods. grist.org/energy/commerc…

Last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20B in awards as part of the $27B Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, created under the Inflation Reduction Act, to mobilize private capital and deliver clean energy and climate solutions. bit.ly/43KiOc2

Both New York and New Jersey are benefitting from the growing offshore wind industry, with job creation and economic growth: publicnewsservice.org/2024-04-09/ene…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's push to clean up trucking goes way beyond 18-wheelers: Delivery trucks, school buses, and other short-haul vehicles will electrify much faster than big rigs, easing air pollution in urban neighborhoods. grist.org/regulation/bid…