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Union-backed bill calls for prevailing wage for Illinois renewable projects

The Climate Union Jobs Act would provide insurance, tuition and employment assistance for displaced coal plant workers and establish labor protections for renewable projects that receive state incentives.

By Kari Lydersen . 14 April 2021
Batteries

Why lithium-ion batteries are so important

The kickoff to a new battery series explains how LIBs became the workhorse of the electric vehicle and energy storage fleet.

By David Roberts . 14 April 2021
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Auto dealer sees Clean Cars as great first step for electric vehicles in Virginia

In an interview, the president and CEO of Carter Myers Automotive in Charlottesville, Virginia, talks about the opportunities and challenges for auto dealers as the state looks to speed its transition to electric vehicles.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 April 2021
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Commentary: Equitable procurement, hiring crucial to offshore wind growth

At the dawn of a period of significant growth for offshore wind, we must ensure an industry-wide commitment to equitable procurement practices, diversity and hiring, writes Rebecca Karp of Karp Strategies.

By Rebecca Karp . 14 April 2021
Clean energy

US now ‘halfway to zero’ on electricity-sector carbon emissions

An LBNL report highlights the technology and economic changes that broke through pessimistic forecasts — and the challenges of cutting the rest of the power sector’s carbon footprint.

By Jeff St. John . 13 April 2021
Energy storage

Newsletter: Long-duration storage, net metering 3.0 and building decarbonization

All today's articles from the Canary Media team.

By Nicholas Rinaldi . 12 April 2021
Long-duration energy storage

Long-duration storage roundup: News, players and technology

Long-duration storage keeps on slipping into the future.

By Eric Wesoff . 12 April 2021
Solar

The battle over net metering 3.0 in California: Energy equity and the future of rooftop solar

Utilities and solar groups are fighting over the cost shift. But both agree the next stage in policy must bring low-income customers and fundamental grid needs into balance.

By Jeff St. John . 12 April 2021
Carbon-free buildings

Pandemic raises the profile of decarbonization — and clean air — tech for buildings

As office buildings start to reopen around the world, they must balance increased energy efficiency with indoor air quality.

By Ingrid Lobet . 12 April 2021
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Michigan solar supporters make new push to eliminate rooftop solar caps

A group of Michigan lawmakers is trying again to get rid of a 1% cap limiting distributed energy in investor-owned utility territories, and they’re hopeful that new Republican leadership may give it a path through the legislature.

By Tom Perkins . 12 April 2021