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Cartoon: Trying something different

By Climatoonist . 20 July 2023
ENN

Declaring natural gas ‘green energy’ in chicken bill violated Ohio constitution, groups argue

The environmental groups also object to drilling for gas from state parks. State lawyers say that objection is moot because oil and gas leasing is moving ahead anyway.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 19 July 2023
Corporate procurement

Big companies seek new paths to deep grid decarbonization

GM, Meta, Walmart and other big clean-energy buyers launch new effort to look at transmission, virtual power plants and other tools beyond clean-energy contracts.

By Jeff St. John . 19 July 2023
Geothermal

Startup claims breakthrough in turning the earth's heat into clean power

Fervo Energy, an enhanced geothermal company, says its pilot site in Nevada shows it’s possible to produce “24/7 carbon-free energy” in new geographies.

By Maria Gallucci . 18 July 2023
ENN

Connecticut mapping tool aims to bring visibility to environmental justice communities

The University of Connecticut and the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection unveiled a tool to visualize pollution exposure, health disparities, and other socioeconomic factors.

By Lisa Prevost . 18 July 2023
Guides and how-tos

What's a home energy audit — and should you get one?

To kick off Canary Media's new Electrified Life column, we break down what to expect from an energy audit and why it's a smart starting point for home electrification.

By Alison F. Takemura . 18 July 2023
ENN

At a shuttered Texas coal mine, a 1-acre garden is helping feed 2,000 people per month

The garden in the middle of a 35,000-acre former mine is supplying thousands of pounds of fresh produce to families in three counties that have few grocery stores.

By Alejandra Martinez . 17 July 2023
Utilities

Another major utility is accelerating its transition to renewables

Michigan's DTE Energy has announced a plan to spend $11 billion on clean energy construction and close its remaining coal plants sooner.

By Julian Spector . 17 July 2023
EV charging

Are EV chargers a cybersecurity risk?

Hackers have already tampered with the machines, so far in ways that are relatively innocuous. But experts warn it could get much worse.

By Tik Root . 17 July 2023
ENN

Ohio commission considers state park drilling requests under expedited timeline

Public comments on the first round of applications to drill for gas under state parks and other public lands are due by July 20.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 July 2023