Special Reports & Commentary

NE Women Push for Racial, Environmental Justice
A panel discussed promoting equitable access to clean energy and a sustainable environment at a meeting of New England Women in Energy and the Environment.
Optimism About Renewables Abounds amid Pandemic
Industry stakeholders remain upbeat about the long-term prospects of renewable energy, as indicated by a panel during NARUC’s Summer Policy Summit.
ISO, RTO Officials Debate Role of Natural Gas Resources
A discussion on natural gas’ role in a clean-energy grid during NARUC's Summer Policy Summit revealed a divide between ISOs and RTOs.
NARUC Panel: ‘Green’ Hydrogen Could Lower GHGs
The most abundant element in the universe could reduce GHGs and solve the problem of storing wind and solar energy if production costs comes down.
NARUC Grapples with COVID-19 Fallout, Racial Inequities
Panels and keynote addresses on marginalized communities and pandemic-related pressures dominated the opening day of NARUC’s virtual Summer Policy Summit.
Counterflow: Thank Our Heroes and Save Our Customers
Columnist Steve Huntoon has a brief but important message: thank your utility workers and protect your customers by wearing a mask.
Community Shared Solar Grows in NYC
Sustainable CUNY held a webinar to discuss the different ways New York City is making solar power available to low- to moderate-income residents.
Panelists Probe Racial Disparities in Energy Industry
Industry experts discussed the energy industry’s racial gaps and how to design more equitable energy policies that address issues faced by the poor.
‘Grid Mod’ Still Advancing in Conn., Mass., Regulators say
Connecticut and Massachusetts are continuing efforts to modernize their electric grids despite the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Overheard at 166th NE Electricity Roundtable
More than 400 people tuned into the 166th New England Electricity Restructuring Roundtable hosted online by Raab Associates.

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