Electrification

Fossil fuels

New York passes first statewide ban on gas in new buildings

The first-in-the-nation law takes aim at a major source of carbon emissions and air pollution starting in 2026, but it doesn't affect existing buildings.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 May 2023
Electric vehicles

How quickly can trucking decarbonize? California is about to find out

California's new Advanced Clean Fleets rule will push trucking to go electric over the next 20 years — the most ambitious such mandate in the country.

By Jeff St. John . 1 May 2023
Energy efficiency

Airbnb will help some hosts pay for new heat pumps

A pilot program in Massachusetts will give Airbnb vacation-rental owners $2,500 to install air-source heat pumps and make their properties more energy-efficient.

By Alison F. Takemura . 26 April 2023
Electrification

Span snags $96M to become a 'Swiss Army knife' for electric homes

The smart-electric-panel startup aims to electrify a million homes with its new funding, tapping partnerships with vendors of solar, batteries and electric appliances.

By Jeff St. John . 24 April 2023
Podcast

Will America’s commercial kitchens go electric?

Meet the chef working to convince the U.S. culinary industry to ditch gas.

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By Stephen Lacey . 36 min . 19 April 2023
Policy & regulation

Berkeley’s landmark gas ban overturned, ripple effects may be limited

More than 100 U.S. municipalities have passed policies to restrict fossil-fuel use in buildings, though only about 25 cities have followed Berkeley’s model.

By Maria Gallucci . 18 April 2023
Clean energy

Video: Top trends in climate and energy in New England

Journalists from The Boston Globe, WBUR and RTO Insider join Canary Media to talk about progress and pitfalls in the Northeast's clean energy transition.

12 April 2023
Fun stuff

Canary Live Boston: Watch the event on Thurs., April 6 at 6:00 PM ET

We're broadcasting our event live from Greentown Labs in Somerville, Mass. this week.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 5 April 2023
Heat pumps

When it comes to heat pumps, bigger is not always better

A heat pump that's too big raises costs and reduces comfort. Here are some tips for sizing your system right.

By Alison F. Takemura . 22 March 2023
Heat pumps

Heat pumps are already ubiquitous in Asia. When will the US catch up?

A recent trip to East Asia prompted our correspondent to reframe his understanding of heat pumps, the crucial tool for cleaning up the heating and cooling of buildings.

By Julian Spector . 21 March 2023