Articles

Utilities

Alphabet's R&D hub is marshaling its computing muscle to model fast-changing electrical grids

X (formerly known as Google X) wants to virtualize power grids to speed clean energy adoption. Will utilities and grid operators get on board?

By Jeff St. John . 17 September 2021
ENN

How decades of neglect left Detroit’s grid vulnerable to powerful storms

Don’t blame trees — blame the lack of tree trimming around power lines for the region’s growing outage problems, critics say.

By Tom Perkins . 16 September 2021
Opinion

Making rural minigrid economics work for investors

CrossBorder Energy Access is bundling small-scale village power systems in Africa to unlock a multibillion-dollar electrification opportunity.

By Olubunmi Olajide . 16 September 2021
Energy equity

Newsletter: When lack of power turns deadly

In the U.S. and abroad, substandard grid infrastructure can be a life-and-death matter.

By Julian Spector . 16 September 2021
Politics

What's in the latest version of House Dems' proposed clean energy legislation?

A detailed breakdown of the CEPP, tax credits for renewables, labor standards and more.

By David Roberts . 15 September 2021
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Women's climatetech career moves in venture capital, energy storage and beyond

New faces at Elemental Excelerator, National Grid Partners, Convergent, The Solutions Project and the DOE Loan Programs Office.

By Eric Wesoff . 15 September 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: How do you like our new home?

A guided tour around the brand-new Canary Media digital platform.

By Julian Spector . 15 September 2021
ENN

Connecticut losing ground on building emissions despite efficiency programs

Climate activists say the state’s progress on reducing building emissions has been far too slow given the pace of the climate crisis, and that it needs to end incentives for energy-efficient natural gas heating.

By Lisa Prevost . 15 September 2021
Opinion

Minigrids could bring power to half a billion people in Africa and Asia

Small solar-and-battery systems can reach communities without grid connections. Public-private partnerships are key to making it happen.

By William Brent . 15 September 2021
Climate crisis

Welcome to Canary Media 2.0

With a new website, we’ll be bringing you more reporting and insights on the global shift to clean energy.

By Eric Wesoff . 14 September 2021