Clean energy

Transmission

The Biden admin has a plan to get more mileage out of the power grid

The Department of Energy released a new roadmap to help the U.S. adopt tech that can give the grid a much-needed boost in capacity and reliability.

By Jeff St. John . 17 April 2024
Marine transport

This boat runs on 100% renewables. Can it help clean up bigger ships?

The Energy Observer has sailed the world as a floating lab of zero-emission technologies. Now its owners want to apply what they’ve learned to dirty freighters.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 April 2024
Clean energy

Chart: Which US states generate the most solar and wind energy?

A new report tracks how renewable energy is transforming the nation's electricity mix, state by state.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 12 April 2024
Solar

Texas got more electricity from solar than coal last month

Solar has out-produced coal in the state for the first time — a remarkable reminder of how quickly clean energy has grown in Texas.

By Julian Spector . 10 April 2024
Clean energy

Solar and wind power have surged wildly in the US over the last decade

Nearly a quarter of the nation's grid now runs on renewables, but more needs to be done to meet climate goals, according to recent report.

By Syris Valentine . 9 April 2024
Climatetech finance

EPA’s new $20B ‘green bank’ will benefit disadvantaged communities most

The program will not only fund billions of dollars worth of climate projects in these communities, but try and convince private investors to join in, too.

By Jeff St. John . 4 April 2024
Distributed energy resources

California’s new rules allow solar and batteries to help out the grid

Utilities tend to treat solar and batteries as threats to their power grids. California’s policy will now tap their flexible power to benefit the grid instead.

By Jeff St. John . 2 April 2024
Clean energy

Chart: Which states support community-led clean energy the most?

A new report finds that every state has room to improve when it comes to promoting community ownership of clean energy resources.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 29 March 2024
Geothermal

Geothermal is the hottest thing in clean energy. Here’s why

Advances in next-generation geothermal have policymakers and investors excited about the tech’s promise of “clean, firm” power — though many barriers remain.

By Maria Gallucci . 25 March 2024
Fun stuff

March Madness: US Energy Transition Edition

Canary Media kicks off a March Madness–style competition to identify the most important trend in the shift to clean energy.

By Canary Staff . 21 March 2024