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Green energy
The federal government is investing in solar. Chinese companies are getting a share of it.
by
Amy Scott
and Sofia Terenzio
Feb 7, 2024
Chinese manufacturers are building solar panel factories on U.S. soil to avoid tariffs and garner subsidies, reports WSJ's Phred Dvorak.
Going solar isn't always sunshine and rainbows
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sarah Leeson
and Sofia Terenzio
Oct 13, 2023
For the early adopters of rooftop solar panels, maintaining and repairing faulty panels is a costly challenge of its own.
"Made in America" policy can actually hurt the U.S., economist says
Apr 17, 2023
Adam Posen agrees with the goals of boosting green energy and keeping China at bay. But he says protectionism won't achieve them.
Wyoming school is training students for a new energy future
by
Caitlin Tan
Apr 4, 2023
A power plant in the offing will need trained workers to build and operate it. A local college has the first power-line program in the state.
War in Ukraine disrupts Europe's green energy plans for the moment
Dec 27, 2022
The conflict has forced the continent to rely on coal.
Copper’s soaring price points to recovery, green-economy demand
May 10, 2021
Copper, especially, is a key ingredient in electric cars, wind turbines and batteries. Suppliers are not ready to meet the demand.
Critical minerals for green energy may become scarce, new report warns
by
Scott Tong
May 5, 2021
It's not just a mining issue. China leads in processing and purifying the minerals, but the United States lags in that industrial sector.
For public good, not for profit.
Next on Democrats' agenda, a "holistic" infrastructure bill
Mar 15, 2021
Green energy, internet connectivity and new school buildings are likely to be on the agenda for the White House and Democrats.
French oil giant Total going big on solar energy
by
Andy Uhler
Jan 19, 2021
It's one of a number of growing examples of oil companies adjusting to changing energy needs.
It's not easy being green when you're poor
by
Erika Beras
Mar 21, 2018
Pittsburgh's plan to green up the city may be leaving low-income residents behind.