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Politics

The key elections to watch for energy and climate

Rising power bills, offshore wind, and data centers are all hot topics in these elections happening next week.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 31 October 2025
Clean energy

Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US — despite Trump

Trump spent much of 2025 boosting fossil fuels and blocking renewables, but 92% of new power additions through November were solar, wind, or batteries.

By Dan McCarthy . 19 December 2025
Clean energy

22GW of renewables thwarted or in limbo under Trump ‘blockade’

An Interior Department memo is hampering wind and solar on public lands. It’s one of many federal actions slowing the build-out of cheap, clean energy.

By Maria Gallucci . 16 January 2026
Series

Power Struggle: Building Clean Energy in Rural America

Most U.S. wind and solar installations are being built in the countryside, but not without significant debate. Critics worry that the projects take up too much land, while supporters point to renewable energy’s economic benefits and role in meeting surging electricity demand. In this special series, Canary Media explores both the challenges and opportunities of rural America’s clean energy transition.
Batteries

Battery recycling still isn’t easy. Just ask Ascend Elements.

The startup’s recent bankruptcy filing speaks to the larger headwinds facing American battery recyclers as automakers scale back EV plans.

By Julian Spector, Kathryn Krawczyk . 17 April 2026
Clean energy

State legislatures are getting better at clean-energy permitting policy

Unlike in 2025, almost no states have passed laws that make it harder to permit and site renewables this year, a report finds. What’s driving the shift?

By Jeff St. John . 22 July 2026
Clean energy

The US clean energy boom will continue to 2030. Then things get hazy.

Despite Trump’s attacks, renewables are set for big growth over the next few years, a new Rhodium Group study says. Whether it lasts depends on some key variables.

By Julian Spector . 29 July 2026
Corporate procurement

Trump admin bans ‘new’ foreign-made inverters. What does that mean?

A just-issued national security ban appears to exclude existing inverters for solar and battery projects — but future models could face restrictions, experts say.

By Jeff St. John . 29 July 2026
Guides and how-tos

How to stick up for renewable energy projects near you

Showing up at local government hearings to support a proposed wind, solar, or battery project could be the most effective climate action you ever take.

By Alison F. Takemura . 21 September 2026
Climatetech finance

Solar finance pioneer Jigar Shah to lead $40 billion DOE Loan Programs Office

“The technology will never be the bottleneck. The bottleneck is implementation and the ability to attract capital.”

By Eric Wesoff . 3 March 2021