Climate crisis

Grid edge

Demand response hasn't taken off in the Pacific Northwest. Will a massive heat wave change that?

Climate change, summer peaks and clean energy mandates push a hydropower-rich region to take another look at behind-the-meter flexibility.

By Jeff St. John . 2 July 2021
Climate crisis

There is no such thing as 'moderate' climate policy

Bold climate action is radical, but inaction is even more radical.

By David Roberts . 30 June 2021
Clean industry

California considers ambitious bills to rein in carbon emissions from concrete

Experts say concrete could be much cleaner, but the policy to make it so is missing. State lawmakers want to change that.

By Ingrid Lobet . 30 June 2021
Opinion

Pacific Northwest heat wave makes the case for incentivizing heat pumps

Electric heat pumps can act as air conditioners — and move home heating systems away from natural gas.

By Justin Guay, Nate Adams . 29 June 2021
Clean industry

Green steel is picking up steam in Europe

Strong demand from automakers is driving the first wave of hydrogen-powered plants producing iron for steel production.

By Christian Roselund . 23 June 2021
Guest essay

The road to resilient power is a balancing act

To bridge the $500 billion resilience gap, utilities must prioritize mutual benefits and collaboration with stakeholders.

By Judsen Bruzgul, Neil Weisenfeld . 22 June 2021
Opinion

The US oil patch is the Wild West. We need regulation to control the sector’s methane emissions

A new analysis of methane pollution reveals dramatic variation between different oil and gas companies, underscoring the need for clear standards.

By Sarah Smith . 18 June 2021
Transmission

As blistering heat sets in, power grids in the Western US face a new round of challenges

In California and Texas, heat waves underscore challenges for electric grids under stress made more acute by climate change.

By Emma Foehringer Merchant . 17 June 2021
Climatetech finance

Diamond List screens climate startups for angels, new sustainability investors

The freely accessible Diamond List includes 75 promising early-stage climate startups for investors to peruse.

By Julian Spector . 16 June 2021
Solar

Newsletter: Solar in space, solar on the ground, solar on the radio

We didn't foresee a track called "Solar Power" contending for Song of the Summer when we launched Canary Media in April.

By Julian Spector . 15 June 2021