Policy & regulation

Utilities

What's at stake as Ohio regulators finally turn to HB 6 charges?

As the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio takes up three cases related to the HB 6 corruption scandal, FirstEnergy has asked regulators to limit evidence.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 16 June 2025
Policy & regulation

The EPA puts toxic power plant emissions back on the table

Advocates are already fighting to preserve Biden-era rules that would cut toxins and greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 13 June 2025
Clean energy

Chart: Hundreds of gigawatts of clean energy at risk with GOP bill

As written, the “Big Beautiful Bill” would cast uncertainty over a staggering amount of solar, battery, and wind projects, just as energy demand is surging.

By Dan McCarthy . 13 June 2025
Politics

Sen. Martin Heinrich of N.M. on trying to save clean energy incentives

Heinrich spoke at a Canary Media live event about Democrats' push to improve the big budget bill and keep support for renewables and other advanced energy tech.

By Canary Staff . 13 June 2025
Solar

Bill in Maine could threaten community solar, driving away developers

The legislation would impose monthly fees on community solar operators, changing the rules for existing projects and making the state a “pariah” for investors.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 June 2025
Politics

Buddy Carter, GOP rep from Georgia, on solar power, EVs, and nuclear

Congressman Carter joined Canary Media at a live event to discuss his vote on the "big, beautiful bill" that would roll back clean energy tax incentives.

By Canary Staff . 11 June 2025
Utilities

N.C. bill gives big energy users a break — at the expense of households

The proposal is part of a swift-moving package that would also unravel the state’s climate targets. Duke Energy and industrial customers have voiced support.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 11 June 2025
Solar

Sunnova and Mosaic bankruptcies highlight deepening rooftop solar woes

High interest rates and state policy headwinds have destabilized major rooftop solar firms. The GOP’s tax credit cuts could make a bad situation worse.

By Jeff St. John . 11 June 2025
Heat pumps

SoCal rejects plan to phase down new gas furnaces and water heaters

After an opposition campaign waged by SoCalGas and others, regulators tanked rules that would’ve encouraged, but not required, a transition to electric heat pumps.

By Alison F. Takemura . 10 June 2025
Clean energy

Texas finalizes $1.8B to build solar, battery, and gas-powered microgrids

The state Legislature finally passed a proposal to fund backup power for critical facilities like nursing homes and fire stations.

By Jeff St. John . 10 June 2025