Energy equity

Energy equity

This Detroit-area collective is installing solar streetlights, exploring community solar and advocating for policy change in pursuit of a carbon-free future.

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.

Energy equity

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.

Just transition

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.

Guides and how-tos

Utilities and their regulators can be confusing and opaque. Here's a handy introduction for people who want more clean energy in their community.

Energy equity

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

Energy equity

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.

Solar

The Biden administration wants community solar to reduce energy burdens and build local jobs and economies. Equity-focused solar developers are ready.

Podcast

Another hurricane, another mass blackout — and another humanitarian disaster that could have been avoided.

Solar

Most Puerto Ricans remain in the dark after Hurricane Fiona, thanks to a grid plagued by problems. Owners of solar-plus-battery systems are faring better.