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

This California electricity provider is all-in on virtual power plants

In a conversation with Quitting Carbon, MCE's Sam Irvine talks about why the electricity provider is so bullish on virtual power plants: “This gives us another tool in the toolbox to help keep costs low and generate revenue."

What I’m reading: Why we need offshore wind, Cuba's solar revolution, research roundup, and more

Quitting Carbon's biweekly roundup of energy transition developments you might have missed.

Budgets – not utility bills – should be how we fund critical clean energy programs

Utility bills are a regressive way to fund vital programs to save energy or heat homes in winter. Lawmakers should move the programs to general budgets, funded by taxpayers, so the wealthy pay more for these public goods.

What I’m reading: East Coast offshore wind farms nearing completion, plug-in solar goes nationwide, building electrification update, and more

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Here’s what it will take to unlock the potential of advanced energy communities

Solvable policy barriers are holding back the adoption of proven technologies that are the building blocks of all-electric, zero-carbon, grid-flexible communities, experts said at a symposium convened in Oakland, California.

What I’m reading: Big batteries are transforming the grid, GAO warns on clean energy staffing cuts, research roundup, and more

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Congress rejected Trump’s spending plans. Making sure its own budget is spent is the next challenge.

Congress largely ignored the White House’s budget, maintaining funding for important energy programs this year. But are agencies adequately staffed to get the money out the door, and will Russell Vought allow the money to be spent?

What I’m reading: California offshore wind ports funding, repowering solar farms with batteries, electric aviation update, a shortcut to electrify existing homes, and more

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Here’s how California plans to reduce emissions from aviation in the Golden State

An early look at draft policies that could be brought to the California Air Resources Board in 2027 to reduce emissions from the aviation industry in the state.

What I’m reading: UK unveils Warm Homes Plan, U.S. and global transit expansion, research roundup, and more

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The Trump administration just laundered its bogus energy affordability talking points through Politico’s White House team

Despite extensive evidence to the contrary, the White House wants us to think it cares about energy affordability. Based on the Trump administration's actions over the past year, don’t believe the spin.

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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