Policy & regulation

Fossil fuels

Hawaii relies on Russian oil — but clean energy could change that

Hawaii's transition to renewables becomes all the more urgent as Russia's invasion of Ukraine rattles energy markets.

By Julian Spector . 25 February 2022
Hydrogen

Which states will win out on $9.5B in federal clean hydrogen funding?

The U.S. government is finally investing in clean hydrogen. From L.A. to West Virginia, everybody wants a slice.

By Jeff St. John . 24 February 2022
Electrification

What are the hurdles to electrifying a home? Contractors and experts weigh in

Installing heat pumps and induction stoves can be costly and complex, but they boost homeowners' health and comfort — and benefit the climate too.

By Jeff St. John . 17 February 2022
Politics

Calif. Sen. Padilla on climate, wildfires, solar and clean school buses

A Q&A with California's junior senator on his proposals to modernize FEMA, electrify buses and help low-income Americans access clean energy.

By Canary Staff . 16 February 2022
Batteries

People power: Hawaii utility wants to pay households to share clean energy

Hawaiian Electric and rooftop solar installers have agreed on a plan to shore up the state's grid. California, are you watching?

By Julian Spector . 14 February 2022
Fossil fuels

US coal communities get historic $11B to clean up abandoned mines

The funds support regions and workers grappling firsthand with the transition to clean energy.

By Julian Spector . 9 February 2022
Grid edge

The country’s first neighborhood microgrid is coming online in Chicago

A network of solar panels, generators, batteries and more will boost resilience for Bronzeville, a historic Black neighborhood.

By Jeff St. John . 9 February 2022
Solar

Adding solar to California apartments could get easier — if regulators go along

Ivy Energy says its software can make rooftop solar work for multifamily housing, benefiting landlords and tenants alike.

By Jeff St. John . 7 February 2022
Wind

Chart: How 11 states are building the US offshore wind industry from scratch

Dozens of offshore wind farms are proposed for the East Coast and beyond. The country will still lag behind Asia and Europe — but it's a start.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 4 February 2022
Policy & regulation

Will California finally fix its community solar programs?

A plan to promote community solar projects paired with batteries has the support of rooftop solar boosters and skeptics alike, plus the state's building industry.

By Jeff St. John . 3 February 2022