The projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition.

What I’m reading: China's EV dominance, fast-tracking heat pumps and plug-in solar in California, research roundup, and more

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Quitting Carbon's most popular stories of 2025

Curious to know what most captured the attention of Quitting Carbon's readers in 2025? Here were the top 10 most-read stories of the year.

What I’m reading: From crops to solar, Germany's heating transition, an innovative climate solution for renters, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Welcome back to another recap of highlights from what I’ve been reading. This is the last time you’ll hear from me this year. After the holiday

End-of-year special offer: Get one year of Quitting Carbon at a 25% discount

Dear readers, I launched Quitting Carbon a little more than a year ago with a simple goal: provide context on the projects, people, and policies advancing the energy transition. There is no shortage of sites to visit for news, to scroll through headlines. But finding journalism you can trust, gathered

California wants to accelerate the shift to zero-emission equipment at its ports

Zero-emission cargo-handling equipment is entering the market, but California regulators say additional policies and programs are needed to decarbonize the sector.

What I’m reading: Lowering taxes to electrify industrial heat, high-speed rail update, electric ferries, and Trump slashes energy efficiency programs

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Welcome back to another recap of highlights from what I’ve been reading. Enjoy the weekend. And thanks, as always, for reading. Tweaking taxes to incentivize electrification of

California has a new plan to decarbonize industry

Quitting Carbon checked in with Teresa Cheng, California director at Industrious Labs, to talk about passage of AB 1280 and the race to decarbonize manufacturing in the Golden State.

What I’m reading: Electrification programs advance in California and New York City, research roundup, and more

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One year of Quitting Carbon

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Today marks one year since I launched this newsletter. All of you who have bookmarked this site, signed up for the newsletter, shared one of its stories on

State policy roundup: Clean energy updates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Illinois, and more

Quitting Carbon checks in on policy developments you might have missed with a roundup of state-level climate action.

What I’m reading: Energy innovation Down Under, offshore wind updates, find an electrification contractor, and more

Quitting Carbon is a 100% subscriber-funded publication. To support my work, please consider becoming a paid subscriber or making a one-time donation. Welcome back to another recap of highlights from what I’ve been reading, with a focus this time on Australia. Enjoy the weekend. And thanks, as ever, for

Portland brings zero-emission delivery to its downtown

A six-month pilot project completed earlier this year showcased the potential of zero-emission, last-mile delivery in a 16-block area of downtown Portland, Oregon.