Inside Minnesota’s Clean Energy Revolution
A public-private partnership aims to supercharge the state’s clean energy sector. New business formation is central to the effort. Read the full article here.
Governor Healey Signs Climate Law to Advance Clean Energy Transition, Create Jobs and Lower Costs
Historic reforms to how clean energy is permitted will accelerate progress toward climate goals and ensure siting is informed by environmental justice. Read the full article here.
MA Legislature Passes Sweeping Climate Legislation: Omnibus Bill and Climatetech Investments
Today, the Massachusetts Legislature responded to our collective call for climate action by passing both an expansive omnibus climate bill and substantial climatetech investments in the Economic Development Bill. After the legislation stalled at the end of the formal session in July, the House and Senate met the urgency of the moment and found common ground. Read […]
Metro Transit Aims to Boost Service, Attract New Riders; Success Could be a Climate Victory
Metro Transit’s Network Now plan aims to increase bus and train service 35% by the end of 2027. The agency wants to get feedback from riders across the Twin Cities. Read the full article here.
Veterans Bring Highly Sought Skills to Iowa’s Clean Energy Workforce
Officials say there’s ‘carryover’ between military and energy careers. Read the full article here.
GM Surges Past 300,000 EVs Sold in the U.S.
In October 2024, General Motors reached an important milestone, surpassing 300,000 electric vehicles sold in the U.S since 2016. Across North America, the number rises to more than 370,000. GM is now the number two seller of EVs in the third quarter in the U.S. Read the full article here.
Electrification Coalition Applauds EPA Clean Ports Program Grants, Launches evPORT Online Procurement Portal
Today, President Joe Biden is announcing $3 billion in grants for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean Ports Program at an event at the Port of Baltimore. Upon this announcement, the Electrification Coalition (EC) and Sourcewell are excited to launch evPORT to support ports with procurement and implementation. This new one-stop online portal allows ports nationwide to […]
A Bright Future: White Earth’s Solar Project Set to Cut Energy Costs
Nearly $5 million has been approved for a solar panel project to help the community of Pine Point save on their energy bills. Read the full article here.
EVs Hit 9% of New Car Sales
Americans have bought more than 100,000 electric vehicles (EVs) each of the last six months, according to Kelley Blue Book parent company, Cox Automotive. Read the full article here.
Electric Cars Introduce New Industries and Careers to Western Mass
By 2035 every vehicle sold in Massachusetts will be electrically powered, necessitating the creation of a whole new network of industries to program, maintain and service this fleet of cars and trucks. Recharge America has taken the first steps to help push Massachusetts toward its goals by partnering with Springfield Technical Community College to promote […]
