1 AI-powered permitting is speeding up solar deployments in California
Symbium has signed up 22 California cities to try out its software, which uses automation techniques to slash the time it takes to process solar permits.
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A message from Canary’s most cantankerous correspondent
I get cranky about dead-end climatetech sectors and energy startups staffed by hucksters, but here's what actually makes me optimistic.By Eric Wesoff
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Marine transport
Is solar the future of boating? This engineer turned boat-builder says yes
David Borton is on a mission to make solar-electric boats mainstream. The Solaris, the first-ever Coast Guard–approved solar boat, offers a window into his vision.By Dan McCarthy
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Nuclear
20-plus countries pledge to triple the world’s nuclear energy by 2050
At COP28, many major players are banding together to plan a big ramp-up of nuclear power. But without China's help, is the target realistic?By Eric Wesoff
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The US EV industry now faces a choice: Tax credits or Chinese batteries
Long-awaited rules from the Biden admin could make all EVs ineligible for the $7,500 customer tax credit — unless the industry can source key supplies beyond China. -
Batteries
California regulators cut incentives for rooftop solar even further
The CPUC insists it wants people to add batteries to solar systems to help the grid. But it just cut the compensation that households can earn by doing it. -
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An IRA grant could help low-income residents in New Hampshire go solar
The state is seeking $70 million in federal funding and partnering with housing advocates to expand access to solar power for low- and moderate-income residents. -
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Chart: How much are oil and gas firms spending on clean energy? Not much
Fossil fuel companies accounted for just 1% of global climatetech funding last year — while continuing to invest lavishly in their planet-warming products.
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California’s rooftop solar policy is killing its rooftop solar industry
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Sen. Merkley condemns Biden admin for rubber-stamping LNG buildout
The Democratic lawmaker spoke with Canary Media in a lively Q&A about how America's surging exports of liquefied natural gas undermine U.S. climate leadership. -
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AI-powered permitting is speeding up solar deployments in California
Symbium has signed up 22 California cities to try out its software, which uses automation techniques to slash the time it takes to process solar permits. -
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Charging Up: A chat with Constance Thompson, senior vice president of DEI at ACORE
Plus, climatetech career moves at Rabobank, Aurora Solar, Climate Line, SJF Ventures, Encore Renewable Energy, Galvanize and more.
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Clean energy supply chain
New investment firm aims to scale up urgently needed battery materials
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Geothermal
America's first 'enhanced' geothermal plant just got up and running
Next-generation geothermal could be a huge source of carbon-free power. A first-of-a-kind project from Google and Fervo Energy is a step in that direction. -
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In a first, a major airline will cross the Atlantic without fossil fuels
Virgin Atlantic will use 100% sustainable aviation fuel on a flight from London to New York. It’s an important step toward slashing emissions from planes. -
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Chart: Here's where utility-scale solar is located in the US
Though a few states are leading the way, big solar installations are spread all around the country — and many more will get built in the years to come.
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Cleaning up steel, cement and chemicals is tough — and entirely doable
These top-emitting industries make the materials we depend on. In a special series, Canary Media explores the complex, tricky path to decarbonizing all three.
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Nuclear
Air Force rescinds $100M award for Oklo microreactor
In August, the Sam Altman–backed startup was tentatively chosen as the winner of a military contract to build an SMR by 2027. Bids are now being reconsidered.By Eric Wesoff
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Heat pumps
Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet
The tech costs more than conventional options upfront, but federal tax credits, new 120V models and strong savings have made them more appealing than ever. -
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US government deploys $41M to train clean energy workforce
Across the country, new centers will receive funds to help train thousands of students and workers for clean energy careers. -
Liquefied natural gas
The LNG export boom just hit a snag in Texas
A federal court has revoked a key permit for Sempra Energy, which plans to build an LNG facility in Port Arthur that could pollute Black and Latino communities.By Lylla Younes
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Heat-pump water heaters are a winner for the climate — and your wallet
The tech costs more than conventional options upfront, but federal tax credits, new 120V models and strong savings have made them more appealing than ever.
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LNG exports are a 'really, really big' climate threat, McKibben says
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California's grid is hindering its climate goals. Can a new law fix it?
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California makes it harder for schools, farms and rental housing to go solar
Regulators have slashed the value of shared-solar systems, starting in early 2024. School districts, community advocates and politicians have expressed outrage over the decision. -
Electric vehicles
Chart: US EV sales are having a record-setting year
Ignore the gloomy headlines. Despite some inevitable growing pains, EVs are still on track to transform the U.S. auto industry.
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Chart: How much are oil and gas firms spending on clean energy? Not much
Fossil fuel companies accounted for just 1% of global climatetech funding last year — while continuing to invest lavishly in their planet-warming products.
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Marine transport
America's first hydrogen-powered ferry is set to sail
Switch Maritime aims to start operations early next year in San Francisco. It just raised $10M to help take zero-emissions ferries nationwide. -
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Clean energy
Portugal just ran on 100% renewables for six days in a row
For nearly a week, the country of 10 million met customer needs with wind, hydro and solar — a test run for operating the grid without fossil fuels.
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Utilities
Maine utilities eye move to time-varying electric rates to boost electrification
"Time-of-use" rates that encourage customers to cut energy use at times of peak demand could help the state meet its electrification goals without straining the grid.By Annie Ropeik
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Electric vehicles
The humble trash truck is ready for an all-electric upgrade
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Energy storage
Will this startup finally crack the code on flow battery tech?
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It's hard to connect clean power to the grid. New software can help
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Climate crisis
A new wave of startups is tackling a huge emissions source: wildfires
The growing field of "firetech" is reinventing the age-old practice of prescribed burns and devising other novel methods of preventing and suppressing fires.By Eric Wesoff
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Climatetech finance
Chart: Clean energy attracting nearly twice as much investment as fossils
But for the world to meet its climate goals, the money needs to stop flowing to fossil fuels — and flow even faster into clean energy.By Dan McCarthy
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Nuclear
Future of small reactors at stake as NuScale deal flops
The startup’s most promising project has been canceled. It was supposed to build the first next-gen reactor in the U.S. — and usher in a new era for nuclear.By Eric Wesoff
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Carbon capture
America’s first commercial direct air capture plant just got going
The startup Heirloom says it’s capturing CO2 from the sky and locking away the planet-warming gas, making it the first and only commercial U.S. plant to do so.
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