Workforce diversity
This innovative cleantech job-training program is changing lives
BlocPower's Civilian Climate Corps is hiring people in underserved NYC areas to make their own neighborhoods more energy-efficient.
Carbon-free buildings
Energy storage
5 reasons why thermal storage may finally be set to take off
As the push to decarbonize buildings gains momentum, the simple concept of using ice to reduce AC use is becoming more appealing.
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Carbon-free buildings
How century-old 'district energy' networks can help decarbonize cities
Vicinity Energy aims to convert Boston's steam network to run on clean electricity, showing how some cities can move toward climate-friendly heating and cooling of buildings.
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Video
Video: Cooking without gas? Induction stoves are the future, so we test one out
Which pans work with an induction stove? How fast does it boil water? How well does it cook various foods? Watch to learn about climate-friendly cooking.
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Carbon-free buildings
Washington state moves to electrify new buildings by requiring heat pumps
New commercial buildings in Washington will have to conform to what are now the country’s strongest electrification standards for the sector.
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Policy & regulation
Maryland just passed one of the most aggressive climate laws in the US
The landmark legislation targets net-zero carbon by 2045 and takes decisive action on building decarbonization and environmental justice.
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Hydrogen
Experts say blending hydrogen into gas pipelines won't work
Utilities want to extend their infrastructure's useful life. But the evidence suggests the risks and costs far outweigh the negligible emissions-reduction impact.
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Carbon-free buildings
This Latinx leader is working to electrify buildings in US cities
Canary talks to Cristina Garcia of the Building Electrification Institute.
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Carbon-free buildings
How to get New York City’s biggest buildings to zero carbon
High-rise buildings can’t eliminate natural gas all at once. But they can and should start electrifying their heating right now.
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Podcast
Florida is the latest battleground in the fight over gas bans in buildings
Republicans and the gas industry strike back at city plans to phase out fossil fuels.
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Podcast
Ithaca’s novel plan to eliminate carbon from buildings
A city proves there’s lots of private money for the Green New Deal.
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