Clean energy

Solar

US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now

Solar power is having a bumper year as developers race to complete installations before Trump's policy changes pull the rug out from under the industry.

By Julian Spector . 25 August 2025
Policy & regulation

Chart: Yes, US power prices are rising. Don’t blame clean energy.

Household costs have been going up since 2020 due to an aging grid, natural disasters, and volatile gas prices. Trump is making things worse.

By Dan McCarthy, Ysabelle Kempe . 22 August 2025
Policy & regulation

Trump admin tightens vise on wind and solar with new tax rules

The guidance will make it harder for developers to qualify for federal tax credits before they expire under the GOP megalaw, another blow to clean energy.

By Jeff St. John . 15 August 2025
Clean energy

As hurricane season returns, Puerto Rico’s grid still struggles

Solar and batteries have kept the lights on through extreme weather and power shortages, but the Trump administration is prioritizing grid repairs over renewables.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 15 August 2025
Clean energy

Today: Join Bill McKibben for a live chat on renewable energy

McKibben, author of a new book on clean energy, will do a live discussion with Canary Media on Aug. 27. Sign up to attend and bring your questions.

13 August 2025
Clean energy

States look to unleash wind and solar boom while tax credits still exist

Colorado, Maine, and other states are prioritizing clean energy deployment as Trump’s budget law threatens to raise electricity costs and delay climate goals.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 August 2025
Hydrogen

This hydrogen microgrid is the first of its kind. Is it a good idea?

Energy Vault, Plug Power, and PG&E partnered on a project that replaces diesel generators with fuel cells to provide backup power for a small town in California.

By Julian Spector . 11 August 2025
Transmission

DOE is raising power bills by thwarting transmission line, Heinrich says

New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich demands answers from the Trump admin on its "illegal" move to claw back $4.9 billion for the Grain Belt Express transmission project.

By Jeff St. John . 11 August 2025
Solar

Trump administration says it's axing $7B program for low-income solar

EPA chief Lee Zeldin claims the “big beautiful bill” allows funds for the Solar for All program to be rescinded. Advocates say that’s false and promise to sue.

By Jeff St. John . 7 August 2025
Solar

Trump looks to kill 'Solar for All' just as it starts to deliver

The $7B program builds low-cost solar projects to slash bills for nearly 1 million families and help bolster the grid. The Trump administration is trying to end it.

By Jeff St. John . 6 August 2025