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Guest essay

The Biden administration has a chance to do clean hydrogen right

Forthcoming rules for clean hydrogen tax credits need to be built on "three pillars" to ensure that hydrogen actually fights climate change instead of making it worse.

By Jesse D. Jenkins . 7 December 2023
Electrification

Yes, it’s possible to electrify a home on just 100 amps

It may require careful planning and efficient appliances like heat pumps, but 100-amp service can be enough to kick fossil fuels out of your home.

By Alison F. Takemura . 7 December 2023
Hydrogen

'Green' hydrogen debate heats up ahead of tax-credit decision

Leaked details about rules governing billions of dollars in hydrogen subsidies have added fuel to an already fiery debate. Proposed regulations could come next week.

By Jeff St. John . 6 December 2023
Air travel

Airlines have a big climate problem, and it’s not just CO2 emissions

A Virgin Atlantic flight made waves for flying without fossil fuels. But it was also a test for studying contrails, a hidden cause of global warming.

By Maria Gallucci . 6 December 2023
Clean energy supply chain

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.

By Jeff St. John . 6 December 2023
Canary Media

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 . 5 December 2023
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 . 5 December 2023
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 . 5 December 2023
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.

By Jeff St. John . 4 December 2023
Climatetech finance

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.

By Sarah Shemkus . 4 December 2023

Articles

The Biden administration has a chance to do clean hydrogen right

Yes, it’s possible to electrify a home on just 100 amps

'Green' hydrogen debate heats up ahead of tax-credit decision

Airlines have a big climate problem, and it’s not just CO2 emissions

The US EV industry now faces a choice: Tax credits or Chinese batteries

A message from Canary's most cantankerous correspondent

Is solar the future of boating? This engineer turned boat-builder says yes

20-plus countries pledge to triple the world's nuclear energy by 2050

California regulators cut incentives for rooftop solar even further

An IRA grant could help low-income residents in New Hampshire go solar