Los Angeles bids to bridge the EV divide

The city is trying to turn electric vehicles — often derided as playthings of the rich — into transportation for the masses. Will it work?

By David Iaconangelo and David Ferris in Energywire 7:21 AM EST

Builders bet on bubble houses to beat climate change

They've been called moon homes and suburban igloos. The dome home, a futuristic fad once heralded by hippies, is trying to stage a comeback as an antidote to climate change.

By Daniel Cusick in Climatewire 6:44 AM EST

Green-tinged extenders package 'not even in doubt'

End-of-year energy tax negotiations have taken on a more upbeat tone, with top tax writers from both parties expressing growing confidence a deal can be struck in coming weeks.

By Geof Koss in E&E Daily 7:01 AM EST

One of the nation's biggest coal plants to lose an owner

Avista Corp. said yesterday that it will exit Montana's Colstrip Generating Station in 2025, making it the latest utility to leave one of the West's largest coal plants.

By Benjamin Storrow in Climatewire 6:44 AM EST

'Clean Economy Act': Ambitious goal but few specifics

By Nick Sobczyk in E&E Daily 7:01 AM EST

House Democrats yesterday introduced a broad climate change bill endorsed by more than half their caucus, an effort they hope will lay messaging groundwork for future policy.

Rick Perry: Advocate or part of 'cancer of wrongdoing'?

By Lesley Clark and George Cahlink in Energywire 7:21 AM EST

House Democrats expressed worries yesterday about outgoing Energy Secretary Rick Perry's role as one of the "three amigos" directed by President Trump to steer Ukraine policy, but he's unlikely to face more scrutiny as impeachment investigators maintain a focus on the president.

ADAPTATION

Do blackouts work? Calif. looks at their effect on fires

By Anne C. Mulkern in Climatewire 6:44 AM EST

Another round of intentional blackouts this week in California — the fifth by San Francisco-based Pacific Gas and Electric Co. since early October — again raises the question of how much the practice prevents wildfires.

RENEWABLE ENERGY

Ala. rooftop solar fight heats up

By Kristi E. Swartz in Energywire 7:21 AM EST

Facing pushback from customers, Alabama Power Co. staunchly defended charging rooftop solar users an extra fee on the grounds that the electric company is required to supply them with backup power at any time.

SOLAR

Ohio regulators deny cost recovery for renewable build-out

By Jeffrey Tomich in Energywire 7:21 AM EST

Ohio regulators rejected utility AEP Ohio's proposal to pass along to its customers the costs of adding 900 megawatts of renewable energy in the Buckeye State.