Articles

Policy & regulation

The decarbonization gap that's splitting Colorado Democrats

A new analysis offers criticism — and potential solutions — in the battle between an incentives-based approach and demanding mandatory emissions limits.

By Jeff St. John . 18 May 2021
Climate crisis

Newsletter: Banking on "technologies that we don't yet have"

Something to keep in mind while processing the comments from Climate Envoy John Kerry that kicked up a ruckus over the weekend.

By Julian Spector . 18 May 2021
ENN

Ohio transit agencies debut electric buses, but funding is needed for more efforts

As transit agencies take steps to cut emissions despite limited budgets, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio has co-authored a $73 billion federal proposal aimed at electrifying the nation’s transit fleets by 2035.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 18 May 2021
Batteries

Arizona's largest utility restarts battery buildout after fire

Arizona Public Service will pair its solar plants with a major battery fleet built to rigorous new safety standards.

By Julian Spector . 17 May 2021
Climate crisis

Priming the pump for high-priced, high-promise carbon removal tech

South Pole and Mitsubishi want investors for $800 million worth of direct air capture, mineralization and biochar projects.

By Jeff St. John . 17 May 2021
Solar

Swinerton goes big on solar-plus-storage, navigates Biden and unions

The president of the top U.S. solar engineering, procurement and construction firm talks to Canary about labor, unions, diversity and zip ties.

By Eric Wesoff . 17 May 2021
Guest essay

How tech can boost emissions ‘bang for the buck’ from corporate climate investments

Using "emissionality" to target clean energy investments can merge carbon reduction with environmental justice.

By Laura Zapata, Gavin McCormick . 17 May 2021
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At long last, a new Illinois energy bill is likely imminent

“It’s going to be a busy couple weeks”: After two years of tense negotiations, stakeholders agree that a sweeping new clean energy bill is likely to pass this month.

By Kari Lydersen . 17 May 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: They could have been (battery) contenders

Every week is Battery Week here at Canary Media.

By Julian Spector . 17 May 2021
ENN

Minnesota solar leader reflects on state policies that set table for growth

In an interview, the outgoing head of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association talks about the policy successes and challenges that shaped the industry’s growth over his tenure with the organization.

By Frank Jossi . 17 May 2021