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The Untapped Potential of Public Utility Commissions
The United States is at a defining moment in its response to the climate crisis. At the national level, President Biden has recommitted to…

Utilities, Analysts, and Customers Agree: Transitioning from Coal Saves Money
Coal economics have eroded dramatically in recent years, so much so that the continued use of existing coal-fired power often imposes a cost burden on…

Methane: A Threat to People and Planet
Methane is out of control and we need to manage it—to protect people and the planet. This main component of natural or fossil gas is…

When a Coal Plant Gets Built on Top of a Highway, What Happens When It Closes?
The massive W.H. Sammis Power Plant has been burning coal to generate electricity for over 60 years. How did it get built over a highway?

Strategic Tax Credits to Decarbonize Buildings
There is much talk about the urgency of climate change and how federal policy is currently being crafted to address it. However, there remains a critical need for targeted tax…