Energy Exchange

Blending green hydrogen is a wasteful detour on Illinois’ path to clean energy

By EDF Blogs / Published: August 13, 2025

Hydrogen blending is a poor choice for Illinois’s gas pipelines as 70% of the energy content would be lost before it reaches buildings, making direct electrification with renewable energy and efficient heat pumps a far better option.
A 20% hydrogen blend would reduce emissions from gas-heated buildings by only 5% while consuming nearly 8 times more electricity than efficient heat pumps.

By EDF Blogs / Published: July 24, 2025

The Colorado PUC is developing advanced leak detection & repair standards for pipelines – they should adopt comprehensive standards to address safety and environmental protection across the state’s extensive network of gas pipelines.
Strong pipeline leak detection and repair standards will improve community safety, help Colorado meet its climate goals and potentially inspire other states’ leaders and agencies to take action.

Posted in Air Quality, Colorado, Methane, State / Authors: admin / Comments are closed

By Pedro Piris-Cabezas / Published: July 24, 2025

Cleaner jet fuel and stronger carbon price signals can curb aviation’s climate and health impacts.
From cutting deadly air pollution near airports to boosting long-term decarbonization, two complementary policy tools offer a clear path forward for cleaner skies.

Posted in General / Authors: pedropiris / Comments are closed

By EDF Blogs / Published: July 22, 2025

Heat pumps can offer significant winter heating savings for 82% of MA homes if outdated electric rates are reformed.
Current MA electric rates hinder climate goals and discourage heat pump adoption; “2.0 rates” are urgently needed.

Posted in General / Authors: admin / Comments are closed

By Marissa Nixon / Published: July 7, 2025

Image courtesy of Leo Barros/trucknews.com

In June, Rivian doubled Amazon EV van deliveries to over 30,000, and Rizon electric box trucks expanded across Los Angeles fleets.
Over 6,000 new zero-emission trucks were deployed in the first half of 2025, solidifying 2025 as the 3rd best year on record for zero-emission truck deployments.

Posted in General / Authors: mnixon / Comments are closed

By John Rutecki and Sean Hackett / Published: July 2, 2025

Wyoming has historically embraced responsible stewardship of the land and resources, and should now apply that principle to methane emissions from oil and gas.
This will keep their energy exports competitive globally, encourage job growth in the methane mitigation industry and lead to cleaner air. Several operators in the state are already showing that lower-emissions production is possible and affordable.

Posted in General / Authors: jrutecki, shackett / Comments are closed