EV charging
This new 'smart' cord lets everyone cash in on utility EV-charging perks
Smartenit has bundled smart-charging tech into a cord that plugs into standard outlets. That’s useful for people who can't easily install chargers at home.
Energy equity
Energy equity
More lower-income US households are adopting solar
A new report finds that rooftop solar is growing among low- and moderate-income households, though the industry still has a wealth gap problem.
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Guest Essay
It's time for solar microgrids to replace dirty diesel generators
In rural sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, costly diesel generators are often the only power source. A concerted push to deploy solar microgrids could change that.
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Energy equity
Building resilient communities: Soulardarity's plan for energy democracy
This Detroit-area collective is installing solar streetlights, exploring community solar and advocating for policy change in pursuit of a carbon-free future.
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Clean energy
How does your state rank on fostering community-led clean energy?
Policies can help or hinder communities that want to take charge of their own energy future. Canary's chart of the week shows how U.S. states stack up.
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Energy equity
Video: Meet the changemakers bringing clean energy to their communities
Watch a conversation with grassroots leaders building small-scale solar and other clean energy solutions on Native lands, in Puerto Rico and in U.S. cities.
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Just transition
A Brooklyn neighborhood's long fight for green jobs is paying off
In New York City's Sunset Park, Equinor’s plan for a wind turbine hub is part of the community's larger vision to clean up and revive the waterfront.
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Guides and how-tos
Electric utilities 101: A breakdown of the basics on US power providers
Utilities and their regulators can be confusing and opaque. Here's a handy introduction for people who want more clean energy in their community.
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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.
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Energy equity
5 big takeaways on the grassroots clean energy revolution
U.S. communities are taking control of energy decisions and building clean energy projects. Follow Canary's week of special coverage, Power by the People.
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Solar
Community solar can help revitalize communities. Here’s how
The Biden administration wants community solar to reduce energy burdens and build local jobs and economies. Equity-focused solar developers are ready.
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