Clean energy

Energy equity

With renewables, Native communities chart a path to energy sovereignty

From Arizona to Maine and beyond, a new generation of Indigenous entrepreneurs, activists and government leaders are making strides — and money — with clean energy.

By Jeff St. John . 10 October 2022
Clean energy

Chart: Clean energy jobs still lag dirty ones, but they're growing fast

The U.S. had more than 600,000 jobs in carbon-free electricity and fuels in 2021. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, it’s poised to add millions more.

By Shel Evergreen . 30 September 2022
Podcast

How clean energy can strengthen democracies

Clean energy grows economies and reduces carbon emissions. Can it also help strengthen democracies?

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By Julia Pyper . 45 min . 29 September 2022
Transmission

Manchin's permitting-reform bill splits Dems, pro-renewables groups

The transmission-buildout process is broken — but is the chance to fix it worth the perks and giveaways to the fossil industry?

By Jeff St. John . 23 September 2022
Podcast

Private-sector reactions to the Inflation Reduction Act

The Inflation Reduction Act is a huge new economic opportunity for clean energy. But industry leaders now have the tough job of making it a reality.

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By Julia Pyper . 21 min . 22 September 2022
Clean energy

6 clean energy companies that are ramping up US manufacturing

The Inflation Reduction Act provides billions of dollars in tax credits and loans, helping to spur investment in domestic production.

By Shel Evergreen . 21 September 2022
Podcast

Feeling the heat, California amps up climate action

A changing energy mix coupled with climate-induced stressors on the grid once again put California’s energy transition to the test.

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By Julia Pyper . 50 min . 16 September 2022
Climate crisis

Climate Week NYC 2022: Getting it done

Climate Week NYC takes place September 19–25, 2022. Canary Media is partnering with Climate Group to cover the event and spread the word.

By Helen Clarkson . 12 September 2022
Solar

California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses

A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.

By Julian Spector . 8 September 2022
Nuclear

California faces big power challenges — even if Diablo Canyon stays open

Lawmakers voted to keep the state’s last nuclear plant operating, but California still needs to massively ramp up renewable energy, grid storage, efficiency and distributed energy.

By Jeff St. John . 2 September 2022