Policy & regulation

Clean energy manufacturing

The US climate law is fueling a factory frenzy. Here’s the latest tally

In just 12 short months, Biden's Inflation Reduction Act has spurred more than 100 new cleantech manufacturing announcements and nearly $80B in private investment.

By Dan McCarthy, Maria Virginia Olano . 16 August 2023
Clean energy

A behind-the-scenes look at how the Inflation Reduction Act came together

Canary Media asked seven insiders who worked on the historic climate law to share their reflections on what the process was like and the work that remains.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 15 August 2023
Climatetech finance

US climate law introduces billion-dollar ‘game-changer’ for nonprofits

Direct payments to cities, tribes, nonprofits and other entities that don't pay taxes could dramatically expand clean energy growth and boost community ownership.

By Jeff St. John . 15 August 2023
Clean energy

The US passed a major climate law one year ago. Here’s how it’s going

Canary Media kicks off an anniversary series taking stock of the Inflation Reduction Act and its impact during its first year as law.

By Dan McCarthy . 14 August 2023
Clean energy manufacturing

Maxeon looks to bring solar manufacturing back home with $1B US factory

The SunPower spinout selected New Mexico as the site for a huge solar factory that would be its first in the U.S. The Inflation Reduction Act is to thank.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 August 2023
Clean industry

New California rule will cut carbon from baking Cheetos, chips and more

Commercial food manufacturers use a lot of fossil gas. A first-of-its-kind rule in greater Los Angeles will start to change that in 2027.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 August 2023
Heat pumps

Proposed rule change could supercharge sales of heat-pump water heaters

The DOE plans to update efficiency standards for water heaters, a move that could spur mass adoption in U.S. households and make a big dent in emissions.

By Akielly Hu . 7 August 2023
Clean energy

White House proposes new rule to speed up clean energy permitting

The Biden administration issued a plan to tweak a key environmental law in the hopes that changes will help clean energy projects move faster.

By Akielly Hu . 2 August 2023
Energy efficiency

California sees success tying energy efficiency rebates to real results

The state is revamping how it calculates energy efficiency incentives. The goal? Base payments on real-world benefits for customers and the grid — not estimates.

By Jeff St. John . 1 August 2023
Clean energy

FERC takes a big step to get more clean energy on the US grid

Clean energy groups welcome major interconnection reform — but also warn the U.S. won't be able to clean up its grid without a huge expansion of transmission.

By Jeff St. John . 31 July 2023