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Chart: How much will it cost to power your holiday lights this season?

A lot if you live in Hawaii. Not so much if you’re in Louisiana. See the average for your state.

By Canary Staff . 24 December 2021
Fun stuff

Ford shakes up Twitter with electric vehicle memes

"Range anxiety, shmange anxiety," tweets the 118-year-old auto manufacturer.

By Mike Munsell . 24 December 2021
Energy storage

Big batteries are booming in California, but the outlook for small-scale storage just got more uncertain

A new plan for solar net metering could slow adoption of home batteries — just when the state needs them most.

By Elizabeth McCarthy . 23 December 2021
Fun stuff

Looking for a good book? Check out recommendations from Canary Media staff

Whether you want to dive deep into climate and energy or escape into something completely unrelated, we’ve got just what you need.

By Canary Staff . 23 December 2021
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ICYMI: A year-end list of stories you might have missed

Some of our stories generate national attention. Others keep a lower profile. Here are some from the past year we want to make sure you didn’t overlook.

By Ken Paulman . 22 December 2021
Marine transport

Amazon invests in ammonia fuel tech to curb cargo ship emissions

The e-commerce giant is backing startup Amogy, which is developing an ammonia-driven power system for the enormous ships that carry goods across the planet.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 December 2021
Politics

2021: The year clean energy consolidated its political power in Washington

A chat with Heather Zichal, the new top lobbyist for big clean energy, on how the industry is honing its powers of persuasion.

By Julian Spector . 21 December 2021
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Video Commentary: Are microgrids the perfect power system?

Dr. Mohammad Shahidehpour, tells us about microgrid benefits that could change the lives of millions of people struggling without access to electricity.

By Mohammad Shahidehpour . 21 December 2021
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Historic coal ash raises concerns at iconic Illinois coal plant site

As owner NRG proposes a remediation plan for coal ash covered under state and federal law, other, older deposits that are exempt from the laws may pose a greater risk to water contamination and future redevelopment.

By Kari Lydersen . 21 December 2021
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Despite gas industry setbacks in N.C., building electrification far from imminent

North Carolina environmental advocates don’t expect momentum on building electrification despite a pair of recent decisions that went against the natural gas industry. Among the reasons: legal uncertainty and other priorities.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 21 December 2021