Biden Administration, After Setbacks, Talks Up Renewable Power Gains
The administration said 15 clean energy projects were making solid progress and that it was on track to meet its goals for 2025.
How the World’s Two Largest Polluters, U.S. and China, Stack Up
From gas emissions to electric vehicles, here is how the world’s two biggest economies — and polluters — compare on taking steps to confront climate change.
Energy Experts Say Climate Bill Could Help Consumers Cut Utility Bill Costs
The Inflation Reduction Act includes tax deductions for energy-efficient home upgrades and a tax credit for electric vehicles.
Biden Administration to Set Rules of the Road for Charging Electric Vehicles
Proposed regulations would require charging stations built with federal dollars to be located no more than 50 miles apart.
Biden Administration Begins $3 Billion Plan for Electric Car Batteries
The Biden administration is planning a major shift to electric vehicles, but experts say it requires a secure, resilient supply of critical minerals.
California Reveals Its Plan to Phase Out New Gas-Powered Cars by 2035
If adopted, the new measures would make a dent in the state’s greenhouse gas emissions and set the bar for the broader auto industry.
Democrats Want Investigation Into Postal Service’s Gas Guzzlers Contract
A plan to purchase up to 165,000 gasoline-powered mail trucks instead of electric models has angered Democrats and the Biden administration.
The Post Office Is Buying Gas-Powered Trucks, Despite Biden Climate Order
The president wants an all-electric federal fleet, but the postmaster general is spending billions on gas-powered vehicles. That’s prompted a call for his resignation.
Biden Orders Federal Vehicles and Buildings to Use Renewable Energy by 2050
Under an executive order, the federal government would phase out the purchase of gasoline-powered vehicles, and its buildings would be powered by wind, solar or other clean energy.
Pete Buttigieg Says U.S. ‘Focused’ on Reducing Auto Emissions
At the Glasgow climate summit, the transportation secretary said the U.S. would not join a global pledge to phase out gas- and diesel-powered cars.