Julian is a senior reporter at Canary Media, where he covers batteries and emerging technologies to store clean energy and unlock a carbon-free grid. He also reports on the clean hydrogen industry, and chases down clean energy breakthroughs in far-flung locales.
Prior to the launch of Canary Media in 2021, Julian covered the rise of the grid storage industry for much-loved industry news outlet Greentech Media. Previously he covered clean energy and transportation for CityLab at The Atlantic, and conducted grant-funded climate journalism in Bangladesh. His stories have appeared in The Guardian, HuffPost, Al Jazeera America, and other outlets. He speaks regularly at energy-related events and on podcasts. He graduated from Duke University and still misses Carolina barbecue, but enjoys investigating local cuisine wherever his reporting takes him.
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Solar
Newsletter: Don't bet against solar cost declines
The DOE is back with an update to its wildly successful solar cost challenge.By Julian Spector .
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Solar
Newsletter: Like a solar roof, but it actually exists
Plus: Carbon spotting in space, geothermal heating up, and big bets on batteries.By Julian Spector .
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Electric vehicles
BMW, Ford bet $130M on Solid Power's advanced batteries for electric vehicles
Carmakers are racing to secure next-gen batteries to improve EV range and safety.By Julian Spector .
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Clean industry
Have you heard about the Green New Steel?
Our lives are built on things we never think about.By Julian Spector .
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Hydrogen
Big Hydrogen doesn't want you to read this
Some people go into business to make money. Others do it to make fuel cells.By Julian Spector .
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Energy storage
Newsletter: When promises turn into projects
Canadian startup Hydrostor is making good on its promise to build a new storage technology at massive scale.By Julian Spector .
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Energy storage
Hydrostor is developing truly massive grid storage in watery caverns
Design work is beginning for a 500-megawatt project that could be online by 2025.By Julian Spector .
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Policy & regulation
What you need to know after Biden's climate pledge
If you're wondering what actions are required to meet Biden's climate aspirations, we have you covered.By Julian Spector .
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