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The stakes are high for low-carbon hydrogen

By Nichole Saunders / Published: September 9, 2025

For blue hydrogen to be truly better for the climate than the fossil fuels it is intending to replace, three conditions must be met: high carbon capture rates and permanent storage; low upstream methane emissions and low hydrogen losses.
A vacuum in federal leadership demands accountability by industry and investors, resisting rollbacks that harm the credibility of the hydrogen industry and committing to transparency.

By Marissa Nixon / Published: September 5, 2025

Photo credits: Lion Electric

August saw several sustainability milestones, including 25 electric school buses added to the Little Rock School District fleet, 14 new electric transit buses for Vine Transit in Napa County and Chicago launching its first two electric garbage trucks with Republic Services.
Initiatives were backed by federal and EPA funding, and aim to reduce emissions, improve air quality and lower operating costs, while supporting long-term goals for zero-emission fleets in schools, public transit and waste management.

Posted in Electric Vehicles / Authors: mnixon / Comments are closed

By Dakoury Godo-Solo / Published: August 21, 2025

After being illegally withheld, the NEVI program is again moving forward but DOT’s inadequate provisional guidance will not support effective and successful charger deployment.
EDF recommends that as states resubmit and deploy their plans, they lean into the previous administration’s stronger guidance wherever feasible and legally possible.

Posted in Electric Vehicles / Authors: dgodosolo / Comments are closed

By Marissa Nixon / Published: August 20, 2025

Fleets across sectors are embracing electrification, with organizations like Pitt Ohio, Fast Lane Transportation, and the Cary Fire Department adding electric trucks and emergency vehicles to reduce emissions and improve sustainability.
Major public initiatives are underway, including the Harrisburg School District launching the region’s largest electric school bus fleet and the Northwest Seaport Alliance deploying electric drayage trucks and a charging hub near SeaTac Airport.
Supportive infrastructure and funding are key drivers, with EPA grants, strategic contracts, and charging infrastructure enabling widespread adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

Posted in Electric Vehicles / Authors: mnixon / Comments are closed

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.

Posted in General, Illinois / Authors: admin / Comments are closed

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