Articles

Energy storage

Taiwan's rapid renewables push has created a bustling battery market

The densely populated island is snapping up energy storage as it strives to meet aggressive clean-energy targets amid national security and climate concerns.

By Julian Spector . 6 April 2023
Fun stuff

10 reasons to ❤️ Canary Media on our 2nd birthday

Here's why our readers find our work so electrifying — and how you can help us charge up for another year of ambitious, independent clean energy reporting.

By Canary Staff . 6 April 2023
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: An interview with Stacy Noblet, VP of transportation electrification at ICF

Plus, climatetech career moves at Intersect Power, Sol Systems, Rewiring America, EnergyHub, Onyx Renewables, BayWa r.e., Verra and more.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 6 April 2023
EV charging

NYC's grid is stressed. A 'smart' EV charging program aims to help

Con Ed’s revamped SmartCharge program will tap direct-to-EV communications to track and pay drivers for charging at times that reduce grid strain.

By Jeff St. John . 5 April 2023
ENN

Rhode Island lawmaker wants to require solar on new homes and parking lots

Rep. Jennifer Boylan wants to “start having conversations” about following California’s lead in making solar an integral part of new construction.

By Lisa Prevost . 5 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
Carbon capture

A buzzy new carbon removal plant is catching and releasing CO2

Global Thermostat's demonstration unit was announced with much fanfare, but the company is still sorting out what to do with the carbon dioxide it captures.

By Maria Gallucci . 4 April 2023
Geothermal

This Texas geothermal startup is storing energy in the ground

Sage Geosystems says its earthen "battery" system, now undergoing pilot tests in Texas, could be used to store energy to help balance power grids.

By Maria Gallucci . 4 April 2023
ENN

Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected

Officials say unique demands on government vehicles, as well as inventory shortages, have slowed progress on the state’s goal to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2027.

By Frank Jossi . 4 April 2023
Solar

Why Puerto Rican communities are all-in on solar microgrids

Advocates say the island's goal to reach 100% renewable energy should be met through a community-led, decentralized approach.

By Carolina Baldin . 4 April 2023