Articles

Green steel

Climate group files complaint against global steel giant ArcelorMittal

The steelmaker still relies heavily on coal for production. A new complaint made through a voluntary multinational process urges the company to curb emissions.

By Maria Gallucci . 17 December 2025
Electrification

California’s plan to boost plug-in heat pumps and induction stoves

Regulators greenlit a $115 million, first-of-its-kind effort to drive demand for tech that can make home electrification easier and cheaper.

By Alison F. Takemura . 17 December 2025
Batteries

Texas’ energy market redesign could leave battery developers in limbo

ERCOT changes, billed as improving system efficiency, could cause battery owners to face unpredictable penalties — and raise prices for consumers.

By Julian Spector . 16 December 2025
Green steel

Nippon Steel’s U.S. investments ‘at a crossroads’

The company intends to reline coal-fed blast furnaces in Indiana, but also has plans for greener steel production.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 16 December 2025
Solar

North Carolina training site pairs sheep grazing with solar

A state university just opened a unique agrivoltaics demo site where sheep farmers and solar developers will learn what it takes to share land.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 16 December 2025
Canary Media

Can you make a donation to help power Canary Media into 2026?

Could you make a donation to power us into the new year? Thank you!

15 December 2025
Clean energy

Indiana says it’s retiring two coal plants, but is it making other plans?

The Trump administration has already ordered a Michigan coal plant to run past its retirement date. Two polluting, inefficient plants in Indiana may be next.

By Kari Lydersen . 15 December 2025
Geothermal

Why this Colorado coal town is digging geothermal

Hayden is tapping renewable thermal energy to affordably heat and cool its new business park — and entice companies looking to reduce energy costs.

By Alison F. Takemura . 15 December 2025
Policy & regulation

Permitting talks are back, and clean energy is caught in the middle

Congress is taking another stab at energy-permitting reform, but legislation that doesn’t prioritize renewables and transmission is unlikely to go anywhere.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 12 December 2025
Solar

Raya Power makes a solar-battery system you can put in your backyard

The startup built a compact solar-battery combo that connects directly to key household appliances, is easy to plug in, and requires no special permits.

By Jeff St. John . 12 December 2025