Policy & regulation

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
Transmission

How sensors, software, and other tech could help Ohio’s aging power grid

A new state law will require utilities and regulators to explore advanced transmission technologies before pursuing conventional grid expansion projects.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 10 June 2025
Solar

This food bank saved big with solar. GOP cuts could crush similar efforts.

A North Carolina nonprofit could save $143,000 per year thanks to rooftop solar. House Republicans want to end the federal incentives that made it possible.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 9 June 2025
Policy & regulation

A proposal for a Massachusetts wood-burning plant is back from the dead

Springfield residents thought they had defeated a plan to burn wood waste for energy that would greatly worsen air quality. Now they’re gearing up for another fight.

By Sarah Shemkus . 9 June 2025
Clean industry

Trump deals a ‘big blow’ to clean heat with Energy Department cuts

The loss of $3.7 billion in funding for industrial decarbonization threatens efforts to replace large-scale fossil-fueled boilers with electric options.

By Alexander C. Kaufman . 6 June 2025