Policy & regulation

Guest essay

A new bill could speed up American electrification by 20 years

The Senate proposal aimed at accelerating the adoption of heat pumps would save consumers money and boost domestic manufacturing, our guest authors say.

By Alexander Gard-Murray, Nate Adams . 23 May 2022
Solar

BNEF says Auxin misinterpreted its research in calling for solar tariffs

Researchers from BloombergNEF say Auxin Solar used data inaccurately in petitioning the Commerce Department to consider new tariffs on imported solar panels.

By Julian Spector . 18 May 2022
Policy & regulation

Getting environmental justice right at the EPA

Canary talks to Lisa Garcia, regional administrator for the agency's Region 2.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 16 May 2022
Solar

Chart: US solar installations could fall 50% or more under new tariffs

If the Commerce Department imposes trade sanctions sought by Auxin, the solar industry could be set back years and lose tens of thousands of jobs.

By Eric Wesoff, Maria Virginia Olano . 13 May 2022
Electric vehicles

EVs can be cheaper on a monthly basis than gas-powered cars

New research shows electric vehicles are at least as affordable as gas cars in terms of monthly costs — if federal tax credits remain available.

By Jeff St. John . 12 May 2022
Solar

California heads back to drawing board on solar net-metering policy

Will yet another round of public input finally yield an equitable and balanced system for compensating rooftop-solar owners?

By Jeff St. John . 10 May 2022
Clean energy

How California can get to a reliable, 85% clean grid by 2030

A new report finds that more offshore wind and geothermal power could reduce risks of overreliance on massive solar and battery growth to meet state goals.

By Jeff St. John . 10 May 2022
Solar

Auxin Solar: A look at the mysterious company causing a big trade mess

See photos of shoddy Auxin solar panels and the firm’s desolate factory site. Plus: State data raises questions about how many panels Auxin actually produces.

By Eric Wesoff . 6 May 2022
Policy & regulation

Biden solar tariff probe pushes Indiana utility to burn more coal

The Commerce Department’s consideration of new tariffs for Southeast Asian solar-panel makers is stalling solar projects — and undermining the clean energy transition.

By Julian Spector . 5 May 2022
Carbon-free buildings

Washington state moves to electrify new buildings by requiring heat pumps

New commercial buildings in Washington will have to conform to what are now the country’s strongest electrification standards for the sector.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 April 2022