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A Fuel Cell that Readies Us for the Future
Commodity markets for hydrogen and carbon dioxide are coming. FuelCell Energy gets a Sacramento, Calif. wastewater treatment plant ready.
Staying Inspired While Fighting the Status Quo: DER Developer Offers Advice
Join the Energy Changemakers Livestream, “The Spirit of Clean Energy,” Wednesday, May 8.
Update: California Regulators Delay Controversial Community Solar Vote
Community solar development in the state hinges on the May 9 vote, say advocates.
There Might Still be a Path Forward for Community Solar in California
Community solar advocates say they have a plan if a vote doesn’t go their way in California on April 18.
Is the Inflation Reduction Act Enough for us to Meet Climate Goals?
The $369 billion Inflation Reduction Act is the largest, single US government investment in energy. But it is “barely a downpayment” on achieving climate goals, says international energy and resource economist John “Skip” Laitner.