Chart of the week

Climate justice

Chart: Black Americans hit hardest by deadly air pollution

As we clean up electricity and other sectors, all Americans will benefit from cleaner air — but Black Americans stand to benefit the most.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 14 January 2022
Utilities

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Cheap renewables are a good thing, but customers will likely be stuck with a hefty bill for grid upgrades.

By Jeff St. John, Maria Virginia Olano . 7 January 2022
Fossil fuels

Chart: US coal power generation rose in 2021, bucking a 6-year trend

Spiking natural-gas prices are the chief culprit.

By Canary Staff . 31 December 2021
Fun stuff

Chart: How much will it cost to power your holiday lights this season?

A lot if you live in Hawaii. Not so much if you’re in Louisiana. See the average for your state.

By Canary Staff . 24 December 2021
Electric vehicles

Chart: Most Americans are interested in EVs, but very few are actually buying them

How do we bridge this Grand Canyon–sized gap?

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 17 December 2021
Wind

Chart: The top 10 wind power states might surprise you

The wind industry is surging in the Heartland.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 10 December 2021
Solar

Chart: The top 10 solar states include some unexpected contenders

Markets and policy matter more to solar success than geography and politics.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 3 December 2021
Energy efficiency

Chart: Surprise! Energy efficiency is the climatetech employment giant

Solar and wind may garner more headlines, but efficiency jobs are booming across the U.S.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 19 November 2021
Clean energy

Chart: The vast majority of Americans love solar and wind power

Enthusiasm for renewables cuts across the country's cultural chasms.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 12 November 2021
Clean energy

Chart: Almost all new power plants being built in the US are renewable

That trend is chipping away at fossil fuels' dominance on today's grid — but not fast enough to meet climate targets.

By Julian Spector, Maria Virginia Olano . 5 November 2021

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Chart of the week

Chart: Black Americans hit hardest by deadly air pollution

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Chart: US coal power generation rose in 2021, bucking a 6-year trend

Chart: How much will it cost to power your holiday lights this season?

Chart: Most Americans are interested in EVs, but very few are actually buying them

Chart: The top 10 wind power states might surprise you

Chart: The top 10 solar states include some unexpected contenders

Chart: Surprise! Energy efficiency is the climatetech employment giant

Chart: The vast majority of Americans love solar and wind power

Chart: Almost all new power plants being built in the US are renewable