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Transmission

Manchin's permitting-reform bill splits Dems, pro-renewables groups

The transmission-buildout process is broken — but is the chance to fix it worth the perks and giveaways to the fossil industry?

By Jeff St. John . 23 September 2022
Energy storage

ESS inks largest-ever US flow battery purchase with Sacramento utility

The innovative deal will supply 2 gigawatt-hours of storage over multiple years and includes provisions for workforce training in and around the California capital.

By Julian Spector . 27 September 2022
Energy storage

Tesla grid battery fire shows young industry's failures and successes

The latest fire at California's Moss Landing battery complex was contained and didn't cause any injuries, but it still highlights the need for better safety systems at storage facilities.

By Julian Spector . 28 September 2022
Solar

Ojjo aims to cut solar project costs with better foundation for panels

The steel-truss startup just raised another $40 million and landed the biggest solar-storage project in the U.S. as a client.

By Julian Spector . 30 September 2022
Solar

Community solar can help revitalize communities. Here’s how

The Biden administration wants community solar to reduce energy burdens and build local jobs and economies. Equity-focused solar developers are ready.

By Jeff St. John . 3 October 2022
Solar

How neighbors are banding together to get cheaper rooftop solar

Nonprofit Solar United Neighbors helps demystify the buying process and win better deals by bundling customers. It's also become a force for solar advocacy.

By Jeff St. John . 11 October 2022
Just transition

The best policies to help coal towns weather the switch to renewables

A new report singles out Colorado, Illinois and New Mexico as trailblazers in just-transition laws. Could fossil strongholds Wyoming and West Virginia follow suit?

By Alison F. Takemura . 3 October 2022
Wind

Oil, gas or wind: What produces more energy per offshore acre?

Canary's chart of the week highlights some drastic differences in the amount of energy produced from a single leased offshore acre.

By Maria Virginia Olano . 7 October 2022
Batteries

Hawaii is paying home-battery owners to help the grid. How's that going?

Hawaii's main utility reached a deal with pro-solar groups to reward households for sharing their clean energy. We check in on the results at the six-month mark.

By Julian Spector . 6 October 2022
Energy equity

5 big takeaways on the grassroots clean energy revolution

U.S. communities are taking control of energy decisions and building clean energy projects. Follow Canary's week of special coverage, Power by the People.

By Julian Spector . 10 October 2022