Utilities

Policy & regulation

Biden’s FERC nominee could pave the way for the administration's massive clean energy agenda

D.C. utility regulator Willie Phillips would give Dems the upper hand as the agency tackles transmission, pipelines and distributed energy policies.

By Jeff St. John . 10 September 2021
Transmission

Newsletter: New Orleans leaders put off building microgrids, and now the people are paying the price

Advocates tried for years to build local grid resilience.

By Julian Spector . 2 September 2021
Climatetech finance

LevelTen lands $35M from corporate buyers keen to streamline clean energy deals

Google and other investors back the startup's platform to make complex transactions faster and more transparent.

By Jeff St. John . 26 August 2021
Utilities

Urbint pulls in $60M for its AI-powered tool to flag the dangers facing utilities

From pipeline ruptures to wildfires caused by faulty equipment, powering the U.S. grid is risky business.

By Jeff St. John . 25 August 2021
Wind

California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

A new study highlights the myriad benefits of offshore wind — and the major infrastructure barriers to building it along the West Coast.

By Jeff St. John . 20 August 2021
Electrification

Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season

An unusual partnership between electric and gas providers targets fewer winter peaks and lower overall costs than an all-electric approach.

By Jeff St. John . 19 August 2021
Solar

Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?

Clashes over siting of solar projects are happening across the U.S., but collaboration is also taking root in many areas.

By Andy Kowalczyk . 12 August 2021
Climate crisis

Supercomputer forecasts are now helping utilities prepare for climate change and extreme weather

New York Power Authority will use a national lab's cutting-edge forecasts to target its multi-billion dollar investments. Other utilities are following suit.

By Jeff St. John . 10 August 2021
Solar

Why rooftop solar leader Sunrun chose a utility executive as its next CEO

Mary Powell, the former head of progressive Vermont utility Green Mountain Power, is ready to forge new partnerships between Sunrun and legacy power companies.

By Julian Spector . 9 August 2021
Batteries

Newsletter: How should you be compensated when companies tap your home battery?

Everyone wants to get paid, but a standard model hasn't yet emerged in this nascent industry.

By Julian Spector . 9 August 2021

/ Previous

1 …
37
38
39
40
41
… 44

/ Next

Subscribe to Canary Media newsletters

Rural America & The Clean Energy Transition at Climate Week NYC

Canary Live Bay Area

Why "Let-It-Burn" Isn't a Fire Protection Strategy

Northeast Freight Corridor Charging Plan

Utilities

Biden’s FERC nominee could pave the way for the administration's massive clean energy agenda

Newsletter: New Orleans leaders put off building microgrids, and now the people are paying the price

LevelTen lands $35M from corporate buyers keen to streamline clean energy deals

Urbint pulls in $60M for its AI-powered tool to flag the dangers facing utilities

California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

Quebec utilities have a plan to curb gas use and cut emissions during winter heating season

Can solar developers and farmers find common ground?

Supercomputer forecasts are now helping utilities prepare for climate change and extreme weather

Why rooftop solar leader Sunrun chose a utility executive as its next CEO

Newsletter: How should you be compensated when companies tap your home battery?