Energy equity

Solar

Biden admin seeks $3B to fund rooftop solar+batteries in Puerto Rico

Geared toward low-income households, the federal funding could help avert future blackouts, but some question whether they'll ever see the money.

By Brett Marsh . 7 December 2022
Energy equity

Low-income families don't get a fair share of energy-efficiency funds

Utility programs that help residents cut energy costs are leaving out low-income households. What are the fixes?

By Alison F. Takemura . 2 December 2022
Workforce diversity

This new climatetech accelerator is seeking entrepreneurs of color

A program launched by Greentown Labs and Browning the Green Space will support people of color starting cleantech companies — and it’s taking applications now.

By Sarah Shemkus . 2 December 2022
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.

By Alison F. Takemura . 9 November 2022
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.

By Jeff St. John . 8 November 2022
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.

By Manoj Sinha, Joseph Nganga . 28 October 2022
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.

By Jeff St. John . 14 October 2022
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.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 14 October 2022
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.

13 October 2022
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.

By Maria Gallucci . 13 October 2022