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

Chris Wright is allowing the Department of Energy to be dismantled before his eyes

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls himself “a science geek, turned tech nerd, turned lifelong energy entrepreneur.” Why is he standing by as DOGE and the White House destroy his department?

Is it time to repower the first wave of large solar projects?

Repowering is well established in the onshore wind business. Is it time to repower solar projects, too?

What I’m reading: Trump's guarantee for fossil fuel projects, UK solar home mandate, world's largest electric ferry, 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. In my last roundup, I mentioned I was heading to the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) annual conference in Tempe, Arizona. I have a short dispatch from the

The tribal-led push to build clean energy projects in Indian Country

In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, Tanksi Clairmont talks about the launch of Tribal Energy Alternatives and the organization’s plans to bring solar energy to tribes across the U.S.

What I’m reading: Benefits of regional transmission, Trump's assault on efficiency standards and offshore wind, 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. Coming next week, I'll publish a conversation with a leader in the push to develop clean energy projects on tribal lands. I'll also be

California is preparing to add marine energy to its power mix

Spurred by recent legislation, California regulators are planning for the day when wave and tidal energy projects join the grid.

What I’m reading: A game-changing electric truck, bottlenecks for global grid expansion, Trump targets home energy assistance, 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. I have several stories in the works, including an update coming next week on the potential for developers to build marine energy projects offshore California. Until then, here

Trump’s war on energy efficiency will raise costs and hurt consumers

Voters returned Donald Trump to the White House largely because they were unhappy about the cost of living. So, why does Trump want us to pay more for energy?

What I’m reading: States lag on energy efficiency, record U.S. clean energy deployment, tax credit uncertainty, 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. Ahead of the weekend, here is another roundup of highlights from some of what I've been reading. Enjoy! States lagging on energy efficiency: Far too many

Why you should feel a little less guilty about flying

At a forum last week in Sacramento, stakeholders from government, industry, and academia made it clear that progress is well underway to curb climate pollution from the aviation sector.

The next frontier for an energy transition pioneer: bidirectional EV charging

Enlisting your EV for double duty as a battery that can power your home when the grid goes down is part of the new climate reality, argues climate advocate Justin Guay.

Musk’s DOGE ‘wrecking ball’ could topple Trump’s ‘energy dominance’ agenda

The General Services Administration wants to shutter more than 2 million square feet of Department of Interior office space. Who will be left to help Trump achieve “energy dominance”?