Utilities

Solar

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

But he says he won't intervene in the heated debate that's pitted solar and environmental groups against utility customer watchdogs.

By Jeff St. John . 12 January 2022
Fossil fuels

We're still expanding the natural gas system — and there's a good chance you're paying for it

The climate crisis demands we wean ourselves off gas, but new buildings keep getting hooked up, thanks to sweetheart provisions and utility-bill subsidies.

By Mike Henchen, Sherri Billimoria . 11 January 2022
Grid edge

Smart meters were supposed to free your energy data. Arcadia wants to finish the job

The community-solar stalwart makes a move into the utility software space.

By Eric Wesoff . 10 January 2022
Grid edge

GE snaps up Opus One and its operating system for a fast-changing grid

Opus One is part of a new breed of software platforms that manage the rapid influx of renewables, batteries, EVs and more.

By Jeff St. John . 10 January 2022
Utilities

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Cheap renewables are a good thing, but customers will likely be stuck with a hefty bill for grid upgrades.

By Jeff St. John, Maria Virginia Olano . 7 January 2022
Workforce diversity

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at SunPower, Borrego, Nextracker, Duracell, SEIA and more

Whether you're developing the multi-megawatt deals or covering them in the press, we salute you.

By Eric Wesoff . 4 January 2022
Fossil fuels

Chart: US coal power generation rose in 2021, bucking a 6-year trend

Spiking natural-gas prices are the chief culprit.

By Canary Staff . 31 December 2021
Policy & regulation

The top 6 ambitious state climate laws passed in 2021

Progress may be stalled in D.C., but there's real momentum on the state level, from blue states like Oregon to red states like North Carolina.

By Jeff St. John . 28 December 2021
Policy & regulation

The avoided-cost calculator: The controversial metric at the center of California’s solar net-metering fight

Tying rooftop solar payments to climate and grid benefits makes sense in theory. But in the real world, it could get very messy.

By Jeff St. John . 16 December 2021
Policy & regulation

California net-metering proposal would decimate rooftop solar market, industry says

The solar industry is “shocked” by plan to impose new fees for rooftop systems and slash payments for solar fed to the grid. Will the CPUC change course?

By Jeff St. John . 14 December 2021

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Utilities

California's Gov. Newsom says 'changes need to be made' to the state's polarizing net-metering proposal

We're still expanding the natural gas system — and there's a good chance you're paying for it

Smart meters were supposed to free your energy data. Arcadia wants to finish the job

GE snaps up Opus One and its operating system for a fast-changing grid

Chart: US utilities are spending less on making electricity and more on getting it to customers

Charging Up: Women’s climatetech career moves at SunPower, Borrego, Nextracker, Duracell, SEIA and more

Chart: US coal power generation rose in 2021, bucking a 6-year trend

The top 6 ambitious state climate laws passed in 2021

The avoided-cost calculator: The controversial metric at the center of California’s solar net-metering fight

California net-metering proposal would decimate rooftop solar market, industry says