Articles

Food and farms

What exactly is 'climate-smart agriculture'?

The new climate law will direct big bucks toward regenerative farming practices. But is that good climate policy?

By Michael Grunwald . 12 September 2022
ENN

Coming soon: Energy News Weekly

A new weekly newsletter from the Energy News Network will offer a wide look at the energy landscape for those interested in clean energy and how it plays into the fight against climate change.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 12 September 2022
ENN

Vermont growers see potential in pairing saffron and solar production

A three-year study released this year found that the crop grows well when planted among solar panels, which could boost bottom lines for farmers by allowing them to draw dual revenue streams from a single section of land.

By Lisa Prevost . 12 September 2022
Climate crisis

Climate Week NYC 2022: Getting it done

Climate Week NYC takes place September 19–25, 2022. Canary Media is partnering with Climate Group to cover the event and spread the word.

By Helen Clarkson . 12 September 2022
Solar

Mixing solar power and agriculture: A blueberry farm does a test run

A farmer in Maine has teamed up with a solar developer and university researchers to find out how his berries fare when partially shaded by solar panels.

By Kari Lydersen . 12 September 2022
Workforce diversity

Chart: Women hold less than a third of jobs in wind and solar power

A staggering 70% of the U.S. workforce for wind and solar electricity generation is male — even worse than the gender gap in coal and gas power generation.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 9 September 2022
ENN

FarmVille for agrivoltaics? Illinois team aims to teach solar concept with game

An educational game designed to teach kids the emerging concept of agrivoltaics will get a test run this fall at two kid-friendly Midwest museums.

By Katie Pyzyk . 8 September 2022
Solar

California is finally unlocking community solar for the masses

A newly passed bill will open up community solar subscriptions for people who can’t put panels on their roofs — and deliver clean power when the grid needs it most.

By Julian Spector . 8 September 2022
ENN

This New England utility will soon pay EV owners to help to back up the grid

The New Hampshire Electric Co-op is testing a “transactive” energy rate that pays owners of electric vehicles and battery storage systems for discharging power back onto the grid during periods of high demand.

By Lisa Prevost . 7 September 2022
EV charging

A better way to do smart EV charging: Talk to the car

Telematics can give utilities and companies like WeaveGrid and ev.energy more ways to tap EVs to help the power grid — and make sure EV owners stay in the driver's seat.

By Jeff St. John . 6 September 2022